The Hvammsvík Ocean Swim Challenge
The annual Hvammsvík Open Water Swimming Challenge will be held on Sunday, September 6th 2026.
Lifeguards will be present at the event.
- Attendees enter at their own risk. Swimmers must obey if guards instruct them to leave the water.
- It's required that swimmers have entered OWS contests before.
- Swimmers that have not finished the course within one hour, will be picked up on a boat and taken ashore.
- Be well rested and nourished before participation.
- Colourful swimcaps are required (and are included) for security reasons.
2026
Price
10.900 kr.
Arrive at:
10:30
Included: Admission to the OWS Challenge, swimming cap, warm soup afterwards and admission to the Hot Springs.
ATTENTION! When you register and pay for admission, you are confirming that you have read Hvammsvík's general terms and conditions and more specificly T&C regarding the OWS Challenge regarding swimmer's own liability. Learn more.
OWS at Hvammsvík
You will take the same route as previous years. You will start at the Hvammsvík Hot Springs and a 1,2km circle around the islet in the bay.
The Hvammsvík estate has one of the best beaches for swimming in Iceland, being located inside a deep fjord that protects swimmers from excessive waves.
The ocean near Hvammsvík is perfect for open water swimming since it does not have strong currents. Ocean temperatures are expected to be around 10 degrees celcius.
