Kerlingarfjöll Ski Resort Guide
Kerlingarfjöll, Iceland
Rated: 3/5 (from 5 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates and Snowfall. |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 1,150m3,773ft |
| Resort Height | 900m2,953ft |
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Kerlingarfjöll
Kerlingarfjöll is a group of mountains in central Iceland, reached by a beautiful drive ( three hours) from Reykjavik (or 50 minute flight). The bottom 250m are served by portable lifts, the next 250 by a Kassborer vehicle, and the top can be reached by foot, giving a maximum vertical of around 600 metres. Snow conditions are normally good with corn snow. Most customers are learning to ski or improving their technique, friendly staff, mostly students, guest stay in 6 - 10 bed A frame huts or in the loft of the main lodge.
Summary
The Icelandic ski resort of Kerlingarfjöll is at an altitude of 900m2,953ft.
Kerlingarfjöll has direct access to 10 marked pistes, served by a total of 5 ski lifts.
The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.
Skiing
Kerlingarfjöll offers good sking, particularly, for Expert skiers.
Snowboarding
Kerlingarfjöll offers some good boarding.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Kerlingarfjöll?
The next notable snow forecast is 3cm1in, expected on 24 January, with around 4cm1in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Kerlingarfjöll Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 4 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 2 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 2 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 2km1 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 5 | |
Altitudes
Kerlingarfjöll Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,150m3,773ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 900m2,953ft |
| Resort Altitude (Kerlingarfjöll) | 900m2,953ft |
| Max Vertical | 250m820ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Kerlingarfjöll?
This ski resort is in South, Iceland.
Map
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How to get there
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The five ski lifts are able to uplift 600 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Kerlingarfjöll open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Kerlingarfjöll, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Kerlingarfjöll Tourist Office for the latest.
