Skálafell

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Skálafell ski resort is in the Reykjavík capital region (Iceland). It offers 6.4 km of slopes for skiing and snowboarding. Elevations 380 - 667 m. Rating 2.5 out of 5.

Trail information

Altitude and trails

Skálafell, Iceland

★★★★★2.6out of 5

667 м

top

287 м

Vertical drop

380 м

base

Total slopes

6.4 км

Lifts

Vertical drop

287 м

Adult ski pass

€ 43 / day

Opening hours

10:00 - 17:00

Trails by difficulty - 6.4 km total

Easy5 км · 78 %

Intermediate1.4 км · 22 %

Ski pass prices

Adults

6,150 ISK

€ 43

Children

1,370 ISK

€ 10

Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

Skálafell is a volcanic ski resort in the municipality of Kjosarhreppur in southwest Iceland, approximately a thirty-minute drive from the capital, Reykjavík.

Skálafell is one of two ski slopes in the Reykjavík area, the other being in the Bláfjöll mountain range. Skálafell offers very good conditions for snowboarders. Skálafell boasts numerous slopes, some extending up to 7 km, suitable for beginners and professionals alike, as well as a ski lodge, 4 chairlifts, freeride runs and snowmaking. The ski slope is open only during the winter months, when there is sufficient snow cover on the mountain, usually from early February to mid-April.

Good to know

Total: 7 km

There is a valley run from the slopes.

Snowparks

There is no snowpark / amusement park.

Halfpipe.

Night skiing

The ski resort offers night skiing.

Maps

Lifts

Ski lifts in detail

4 lifts · Season 2026/27

1Chairlifts
3T-bars and platters

Lifts in total

Capacity

2,700people/hour

Total lift length

2.7км

Newest lift: planned: Skálafell, 2026 г.Longest lift: Stólalyfta, 1,200 м

Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

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Contacts and opening hours

Resort contacts

Official website

skidasvaedi.is

Phone

Coordinates

64.23894, -21.44312

Countries

Iceland

Lift opening hours

Opening hours

10:00 - 17:00

Typical season

Late January - late April

Season

Skálafell

Mid · 524 м

Updated at 11:14

+5°Light rainfeels like 0°

Precipitation0.2 mmMET

wind29 km/hMET

Snow line1 300 мCALC

Forecast data from MET NorwayDetailed forecast →

Accommodation

Hotels and apartments in the resort towns

Reykjavík33 км

Prices are per night for a stay in high season. Last checked: 9 September 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

Which months are best for visiting Skálafell?

Based on average temperatures, the coldest months are December, January and February: daytime temperatures are usually from -4.1° to -1.7°, and nighttime temperatures from -10° to -7.2°. March is warmer, while daytime temperatures reach 3.2° in April. No monthly snowfall or snow-cover data is available.

How much does a lift pass cost at Skálafell?

A day pass costs €43, or 6150 ISK in the local currency. A child ticket costs €10.

Is Skálafell suitable for beginners?

Yes, the resort is suitable for beginners: 5 km of its 6.4 km of pistes are easy. There are 1.4 km of intermediate pistes.

What are the lift operating hours?

The lifts operate from 10:00 to 17:00. The resort lists Stólalyfta, Byrjendalyfta, I-lyfta and II-lyfta Kóngsgil; Skálafell is marked as a planned lift.