Skálafell ski resort · slopes, lifts & elevation

Skálafell is a ski area in Capital Region, Iceland. Its 10 mapped downhill runs add up to 6.4 km, which ranks it #6 of 10 ski areas in Iceland and gives it 9.5% of all the country's slopes. The average run is about 640 m long.

Slopes at Skálafell

About 82% of the slopes are beginner or easy runs, 18% intermediate and 0% advanced or expert, which makes Skálafell a good choice for beginners and families.

Lifts and elevation

The resort has 4 lifts: 3 drag lifts, 1 chairlift. Most uphill transport is by surface lifts (T-bars, button lifts and tows). Skiing runs from 380 m up to 665 m, a vertical drop of 285 m — typical of a local ski hill.

Getting to Skálafell

The nearest airport is Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV), about 27 km away in a straight line — roughly 35 minutes by car; Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is 63 km away. Nearby ski areas include Bláfjöll (11.6 km), which together add 12 km of slopes for a multi-resort trip.