Fossavatn Ski Marathon

The weather couldn’t be better for the 90th birthday of Fossavatnsgangan, which took place today in Isafjordur, Iceland. While the organizers had to put a lot of effort into the race course due to mild spring weather over the past days, today it froze over night and the morning hours. Right in time for today’s […]

While winter has already faded in most of Europe, Iceland still offers excellent cross-country skiing conditions. From April 9–12, the legendary Fossavatnsgangan in Ísafjörður will once again welcome skiers from around the world for the final Worldloppet race of the season. With breathtaking landscapes, well-prepared tracks, and a warm Icelandic atmosphere, this event promises an […]

Fossavatnsgangan was first held in 1935, and has since been Iceland’s most prominent cross-country skiing competition. Next year, we will be celebrating its 90th birthday! As we approach this momentous milestone, the organizers invite you to be part of the festivities and join Fossavatnsgangan from April 9th to 12th, 2025. Registration is now open Registration for […]

It is not a secrete, that the weather conditions in Iceland can be challenging. So it was not a big surprise today, when the participants of Fossvatnsgangan 2024 had to fight against strong wind and rain. A fight, won by two Norwegians. 300 competitors lined up at 8 am this morning for the 50-kilometer race. […]

a story from Gunnar “The Worldloppet Skier” Zlöbl Is there a more mystical thing than the Northern Lights? Snow, minus degrees, mountains a dark night and then, the Aurora Borealis start to dance on the night sky… Somehow it is hard to describe. You just have to see it on your own. The last Worldloppet […]

Because of the high latitudes and high mountains, the sun doesn’t show in downtown Ísafjörður, Iceland for a long time. Even in the tracks mid-mountain, the sun is difficult to spot when the day is short. All the more reason to get into the tracks for practice. The skiing season usually starts in earnest around […]

Nadja Kälin from Switzerland and Mathias Aas Rolid from Norway are on to of Fossavatnsgangan 2023 results. A total of 300 competitors were ready on the starting line for the 50-kilometer race at 8 am Saturday morning. Additionally, 92 competitors participated in the 25-kilometer race and 37 in the 12.5-kilometer race. “The competition went exceptionally […]

As the first participants have started to arrive in Ísafjörður, the organizers of Fossavatnsgangan 2023 are working hard to get the tracks ready for this weekend’s 89th installation of the largest ski race in Iceland.  A total of around 500 participants from 20 countries are registered in the six different Fossavatnsgangan races, with the first three […]