Where are we?
Fossavatnsgangan takes place in the mountains above Ísafjörður. The start and end of the race is at Seljalandsdalur.
On the map you can see our race office, the Torfnes sports center (where the cake buffet, prize ceremony and party take place) and the skiing resort.
Package tours
The Wild Westfjords travel agency is the official travel agency for the Fossavatnsgangan. The travel agency offers packages for overseas visitors starting at Keflavík International Airport.
A package is available from 7 April to 14 April 2025, including sightseeing, travel and accommodation. There is also a package with accommodation only. The packages can be customized according to needs and interests.
Wild Westfjords also has on offer a trip to Dynjandi waterfall.
By airplane
Icelandair flies twice a day between Reykjavík and Ísafjörður. A flybus runs to and from Ísafjörður airport in conjunction with all flights.
By car
Driving distance from Reykjavík is the shortest over Dynjandisheiði, 414 km. but you can also drive to Ísafjörður, 454 km.
Hertz is a long-time sponsor of Fossavatnsgangan.
Accommodation
Hotel Ísafjörður is a supporter of the walk and offers special Fossavatn offers, www.hotelisafjordur.is.
Visit Westfjords publishes complete list over accommodation available in the area.
On Facebook is a group where you can see advertisements for temporary accommodation available during the festival.
Wild Westfjords can also mediate accommodation.
Further information
- Visit Westfjords official website about traveling to the Westfjords
- Travel agency Wild Westfjords
