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Ski Season Wraps Up in Hlíðarfjall

The ski season in Hlíðarfjall is coming to a festive close as the 50th anniversary of the Andrésar Andar Games fills the mountain with energy and excitement.

First Day of Summer

23rd April is the Sumardagurinn fyrsti (First Day of Summer). This is an Icelandic public holiday marking the traditional start of summer, celebrated on the first Thursday after April 18.

Spring has arrived

Spring has finally arrived, bringing temperatures of up to 15°C this week. The milder weather has transformed the town, with people heading outdoors to enjoy the sunshine, fresh air, and longer days.

Fancy an ice cream?

A marvelous spring day—perfect for a nice walk, fishing or even some skiing, and definitely for enjoying an ice cream.

How to get here

  • There are several airlines flying directly to Akureyri which is the easiest way of visiting, but flying to the main airport Keflavík in the south of Iceland is also an option and then either take a flight from Reykjavík to Akureyri which takes about 40 minutes or drive/take a bus for aprox 4.5-6 hours along main road 1.  More information here.