Fossavatn Ski Marathon Isafjordur

Race through the Westfjords’ winter wonderland

Book your package with Wild Westfjords!

Make the most of your Iceland visit and book your Fossavatnsgangan travel adventure with Wild Westfjords, the event’s official travel agency! Please email info@wildwestfjords.com for booking information and prices for customised packages.

Fossavatnsgangan Standard Package 2027 (8 days, 7 nights)

The Fossavatn Ski Marathon offers an unbeatable combination of rugged nature and comfortable hotel accommodation along the way, including in downtown Isafjordur during the days of the event. 

The Fossavatnsgangan skiing races take place in the extraordinary town of Isafjordur. With a population of under 3000 people, it is nevertheless the largest settlement in the wild and remote Westfjords region, and in fact the largest town in the entire Northwest of Iceland. The nearest bigger town is nearly five hours’ drive away, which means Isafjordur is a regional centre that boasts all the facilities and services you’d expect of a much bigger town—but maintaining a charming village character.

The driving distance from Keflavík International Airport is 500 kilometres. The journey to and from Isafjordur will always therefore be an important part of your overall Fossavatnsgangan experience. Luckily, making the most of this gorgeous road trip is precisely where we come in!

Our 2026 package has been organised as an exciting eight-day/seven-night Iceland tour which combines four nights in Isafjordur with some of the most stunning places and exhilarating experiences along The Westfjords Way. Basically, it’s how we would travel to the event ourselves!

Before the event

In Isafjordur

After the event

Price
ISK 485 000
  • Twin or double room sharing included
  • Single room supplement 160000 ISK
  • Triple and quadruple rooms are on request (limited availability)

The marathon itinerary

12th April

Arrival in Iceland (Keflavik International Airport). Stay one night at Reykjavik hotel.

12th April

13th April

Day One of sightseeing tour. Visit Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls, take a short hike up the Grabrok crater, and traverse the Dalir valleys region. Stay overnight in a country hotel.

13th April

14th April

Day Two of sightseeing tour. Enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the dramatic Westfjords region. Stops to see spectacular views, plenty of sea birds and hopefully some seals, will round off the journey before reaching Isafjordur in the early evening.
Stay four nights at Hotel Horn in Isafjordur.

14th April

14th April

The night race takes place*.

14th April

15th April

The freestyle race takes place*.

15th April

16th April

Take a 3-hour trip out to see the spectacular Dynjandi waterfall, known as the “pearl of the Westfjords”.

16th April

17th April

The main race takes place*.

17th April

18th April

One-day sightseeing tour between Isafjordur and Reykjavik with different stops than before. Dropoff in Reykjavik and stay one night at Reykjavik hotel.

18th April

19th April

Departure from Iceland (Keflavik international airport).

19th April

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    Customised Packages

    Please note that it is also possible to book a customised version of the standard package – including self-drive, domestic flights, a different itinerary, extensions, even a road trip all around Iceland. Just ask us!

    Spare accommodation in Isafjordur is extremely limited during the popular Fossavatnsgangan weekend, so we strongly recommend booking your package as early as possible, to avoid disappointment.

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