For those wanting to try out the skiing in North Iceland, Hotel Varmahlíð is an ideal location, as it is only about an hour’s drive from the lifts at Akureyri, Siglufjörður and Dalvík and only half an hour from the excellent local skiing slopes at Tindastóll mountain. Tindastóll makes a great choice for the whole family, with its excellent, friendly staff providing all necessary services. www.tindastoll.is/skidi.