Dalvík

Dalvík is located on the Tröllaskagi Peninsula, north of Akureyri, and it’s the kind of place where skiing feels like part of everyday life. The resort itself is called Böggvisstaðafjall and is small and easy to get a handle on, with about 3.1 miles of runs and 2 lifts. Elevations range from roughly 148 to 1,050 feet, giving a vertical drop of around 902 to 919 feet.

The groomed skiing is mainly geared toward beginners and intermediate skiers—great for families and for getting in lots of laps in a short amount of time. One detail people often appreciate is that one of the runs is lit and about 3,937 feet long, so you can squeeze in some evening skiing when it’s open. The resort also has a snowmaking system, which helps when the weather shifts.

What makes Dalvík especially interesting for skiers is really the surrounding environment. Tröllaskagi is one of Iceland’s strongest areas for ski touring and off-piste skiing, and Dalvík puts you right in the middle of it if you want to combine easy groomer laps with bigger mountain days when conditions line up.