Iceland Ski Touring – Troll Peninsula
Ski from the summit straight down to the Arctic Ocean. Eight days on the Troll Peninsula (Tröllaskagi) in North Iceland, with five guided ski days on peaks that rise from the fjords to around 1,500 m. Base near Dalvík, small groups and an IFMGA mountain guide.
| Duration | 8 days, 5 guided ski days |
| Season | April and May (spring snow, long daylight) |
| Group departures | 3–10 April 2027 and 25 April – 2 May 2027 |
| Price | from €1,898 per person |
| Level | Demanding: good fitness and confident off-piste skiing |
| Daily ascent | 800–1,200 m, peaks up to about 1,500 m |
| Group size | 6–8 skiers per guide |
| Base | Guesthouse near Dalvík or Siglufjörður |
| Meeting point | Keflavík International Airport (KEF) |
| Minimum age | 15 |
Ski touring in Iceland: what makes it different
Iceland’s Troll Peninsula is one of the few places in Europe where you start at sea level and finish your run on the beach. The mountains are steep-sided, mostly treeless and close together, so a short drive opens a new fjord and a new aspect every day.
We go in April and May, when the days are long, the snowpack has settled and the north side of the island still holds winter snow. If the wind turns, the guide moves the group to the next fjord rather than cancelling the day.
Highlights
- Summit-to-sea descents above Eyjafjörður and Ólafsfjörður
- Steeper lines around the harbour town of Siglufjörður
- Interior valleys of Svarfaðardalur and Skíðadalur
- Geysir and Gullfoss on the drive back south
- Optional Beer Spa and whale watching from Dalvík
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival. Pick-up at Keflavík airport and a 5–6 hour drive north through the Hvalfjörður tunnel to our base near Dalvík or Siglufjörður.
Day 2 – Home fjord. A warm-up tour above Dalvík to 800–1,000 m. The guide checks the snowpack and the pace of the group.
Day 3 – Siglufjörður. Steeper peaks such as Illviðrishnjúkur or Hestskarðshnjúkur, with time in the old herring town afterwards.
Day 4 – Summit to sea. The classic day: one long descent from a summit such as Kaldbakur (1,173 m) or a peak above Ólafsfjörður down to the shore, if snow and weather allow.
Day 5 – Hidden valleys. Touring in the inner valleys of Svarfaðardalur or Skíðadalur up to high ridges with wide views.
Day 6 – Last ski day. A bigger objective or south-facing corn snow, depending on conditions. Optional Beer Spa on the way back.
Day 7 – Return south. Drive south with stops at Geysir and Gullfoss on the Golden Circle, farewell dinner near Reykjavík.
Day 8 – Departure. Group transfer to Keflavík airport.
Price includes
- Accommodation for 6–7 nights in double rooms
- Private minibus or 4×4 with fuel, tolls and parking
- IFMGA mountain guide for 5 ski days
- Trip organisation and logistics
Price excludes
- International flights
- Food and drinks (breakfast and dinner are cooked together at the lodge)
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Single room supplement
- Transfers outside the group transfer times
- Personal equipment and expenses
Who is this tour for?
Strong ski tourers who are comfortable with 800–1,200 m of climbing per day and can ski variable off-piste snow, from spring corn to wind-affected crust. You do not need steep-skiing experience, but you should be confident on 30° slopes.
Equipment
Bring full ski touring gear: skis or splitboard with skins, touring boots, poles, helmet and avalanche safety equipment (beacon, shovel, probe). Rental gear can be arranged if you book at least 21 days ahead. Shop ski touring equipment or see which destination fits which month.
Frequently asked questions
It is rated demanding. Expect 800–1,200 m of ascent per day and varied off-piste snow. You should already have several seasons of ski touring behind you.
April and May. The days are long, the snow has stabilised and the north of the island still has good cover down to the sea.
In a guesthouse or lodge on the Troll Peninsula, near Dalvík or Siglufjörður, in double rooms. We cook breakfast and dinner together.
The guide drives the group to another fjord with better snow and visibility. Iceland’s weather changes fast, which is why we keep the itinerary flexible.
Keflavík International Airport (KEF). There is one group transfer per day; if you arrive late, plan a night in Reykjavík.
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