Development of Ski Resorts
Description of the action and objectives
Green Deal action
This development in the capital region ski areas follows a 2018 municipality arrangement outlining construction in Bláfjöll and Skálafell. In 2023, it's anticipated that two new ski lifts in Bláfjöll will be operational and construction for snow production commenced.
Implementation period
Planned completion in the second half of 2026
Status: In progress
Status report on January 1, 2024
The ski lifts are open, and snow production has started. Development in Skálafell has been postponed until 2025.
Older status reports
| Timing | Progress description |
| July 2023 |
The ski lifts were ready and delivered around New Year's 2022/2023, and now work is underway on installing snow production in Bláfjöll. The goal is to complete this work by November 2023. |
| January 2023 | The lifts called The Queen (Drottningin) and The Jack (Gosinn) are operational. |
| July 2022 | Work on installing new ski lifts has begun and the estimated completion is in the spring of 2023. Work on snow production will begin in 2023 in Bláfjöll and in 2026 in Skálafell. |
Related actions
| Action name | Completion | Departments |
|---|---|---|
| Design contest for changes at Laugardalslaug | 2026 | Department of Culture & Sport |
| Recreation website Frístund.is | 2024 | Department of Culture & Sport |
| Renewal of the indoor pool at Sundhöll | 2026 | Department of Culture & Sport |
| Dalslaug is in full operation and a new slide is under construction | 2023 | Department of Culture & Sport |
| Development of Ski Resorts | 2026 | Department of Culture & Sport |
| Development at the Reykjavík Family Park & Zoo | 2025 | Department of Culture & Sport |
| Information and promotional activities of the Department of Sports & Leisure | 2023 | Department of Culture & Sport |
| Free swimming for primary school children and younger | 2022 | Department of Culture & Sport |
| Recreation Card increase | 2022 | Department of Culture & Sport |
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