Green valley town of rivers, hills and hot springs heritage.
Mosfellsbaer spreads across a broad green valley on the northern edge of the capital, with gentle hiking hills, salmon rivers and the home of Nobel writer Halldor Laxness.
It is a peaceful, outdoorsy base minutes from Reykjavik and right on the road toward Thingvellir and the Golden Circle.
Reykjavik sits beside Keflavik International Airport, about a forty five minute drive away, and the whole capital region is linked by an easy network of roads and city buses.
The places and moments worth slowing down for.
The preserved home and museum of Nobel laureate Halldor Laxness.
Short, rewarding hill walks with wide views over the bay.
A historic wool mill and shop beside the river.
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Quick answers for planning your visit.
Mosfellsbaer is in Capital Region, Iceland. It sits just northeast of Reykjavik on the way to Thingvellir.
Mosfellsbaer is known for the Gljufrasteinn home of Halldor Laxness, the Helgafell and Ulfarsfell walking hills, the Alafoss wool shop, and the valley's geothermal heritage.
The best time to visit is year round, and every season here has its own character.
Most visitors spend half a day here, depending on the weather and how much of the surroundings you want to explore.