Mosfellsbær

The municipality stretches across 185 square kilometers of varied terrain, from coastal areas to mountains, with numerous hiking paths connecting different sections.

Viking warrior poet Egil Skallagrimsson's burial site is located near the town, with tales of silver treasures hidden alongside his remains.

Nobel laureate Halldor Laxness's former residence, Gljufrasteinn, stands as a museum displaying his literary achievements and personal artifacts from his writing career.

The thermal waters of Mosfellsbær supply heating and pools to Reykjavik since 1933, with two public swimming facilities offering year-round access.

Three rivers - Leirvogsá, Kaldakvísl, and Varmá - flow through the municipality, creating natural paths for trout fishing and outdoor recreation.

Location: Capital Region

Elevation above the sea: 0 m

Shares border with: Reykjavíkurborg, Bláskógabyggð, Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur, Ölfus, Kópavogsbær

Website: https://mosfellsbaer.is

GPS coordinates: 64.16863,-21.71323

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:59