Photos: Spike, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Virtual-Pano, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 TommyBee, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
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Photos: Spike, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Virtual-Pano, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 TommyBee, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
Kjarnaskógur forest and the slopes above town
Your local guide
Kristín Þórsdóttir
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Highlights
- Decades of deliberate forest planting
- A trail rising toward the ski slopes
- One mountain, summer and winter uses
- A planted forest south of town
- Akureyri's outdoor recreation, explained
About this tour
This session follows a planted forest south of Akureyri up toward the ski slopes on the mountain above it, showing how the same ground serves walkers in summer and skiers in winter. You see decades of deliberate tree planting, the trail that connects the forest to the higher slopes, and a viewpoint over the idle lift lines. It moves at a steady uphill pace with plenty of time outdoors.
After a short sound check among the trees, I walk the trail stop by stop, explaining the forest's history and the mountain's dual use before answering questions as they come. I send a short note afterwards on seasonal trail conditions for anyone who wants to visit themselves.
It suits anyone who enjoys forests and hiking, and anyone curious about Akureyri's mountain and outdoor recreation beyond the town itself.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 6 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Akureyri before heading out.
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Kjarnaskógur's planted trees 17 min
The camera moves through a planted forest south of town, and I explain how decades of deliberate planting turned open ground into one of the region's main recreation areas.
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The trail toward Hlíðarfjall 17 min
You see the path rising toward the ski area on the mountain above, and I point out how the same slopes used for winter sport are used for summer walking trails.
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The upper slope viewpoint 17 min
The session closes at a viewpoint partway up the mountain, and I point out the idle lift lines and explain how the resort operates through the winter months.
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Your questions 11 min
Time to ask anything about Akureyri: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 5 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Langoustine soup and Miðbær, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Reykjavik time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 8 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Akureyri, showing you Kjarnaskógur's planted trees and The trail toward Hlíðarfjall live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk the forest live with my phone.
Times shown in Reykjavik time (GMT)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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