Extend Your 2026 World Cup Trip: A Slow-Living Escape to Mt. Rainier
Seattle is hosting six FIFA World Cup 2026 matches this summer. Travelers are already planning extended trips built around the games — extra days in the Pacific Northwest before or after the matches, time to actually see the region.
Two hours south of Lumen Field, at the base of Mount Rainier National Park, Fjellsangin is the kind of place you add to a trip like this. Old-growth forest, cedar sauna, no noise, a kitchen worth cooking in. The opposite of a stadium, which is exactly what you need after one.
Why the Rainier Extension Works
Match days take something out of you — crowds, travel, late nights, long hours on your feet. The days between games are what you do with that. A few nights in the forest at the base of the mountain and you're back. The drive from Seattle to Ashford is about two hours. You leave after the match, arrive to a dark forest and a sauna that's been waiting, and wake up to nothing in particular.
One guest said the photos on the website didn't do the property justice.
What to do Near the Cabin
The Nisqually Entrance to Mt. Rainier National Park is ten minutes from Fjellsangin. In summer, Paradise is fully accessible, the
Skyline Trail is open, and the meadows are in full color. The Best Hikes guide covers the trails worth building a day around. For days when you want to move without committing to a long hike, the scenic drives guide covers Christine Falls, Longmire, Narada Falls, Reflection Lakes, and the road toward Paradise — all accessible without boots.
Local dining, coffee stops, and the Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad in Elbe are covered in the Local Guide.
What a 2–3 Night Stay Looks Like
Arrive the evening after a match. Get in the cedar-lined sauna. The hot tub pavilion Lee built has twinkle lights and a JBL speaker. The curated dinner kits are prepped and in the fridge.
Day two: the mountain at whatever pace feels right. Skyline Trail if you want effort. Longmire and Christine Falls if you don't. Copper Creek Inn for dinner if you're not cooking.
Day three: slow morning, coffee on the deck, one more sauna before checkout. Back to Seattle for the next match feeling like you've actually been somewhere.
Booking
Fjellsangin sleeps up to 6, minimum age 12+. Two king bedrooms, a loft with a queen sofa bed. Book direct for the best rate. Summer dates go fast, especially around World Cup weekends. Check availability and book your stay →
