Capital Region district, Iceland

Places to visit near Mosfellsbær

Mosfellsbær is a town in Capital Region district, Iceland, home to about 8,651 people. Within 50 km by road there are 239 places to visit — 45 hill stations & viewpoints, 42 waterfalls, 32 churches and 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Úlfarsfell (3 km), Hafravatn (6 km) and Hádegismóar Temple (9 km).

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Mosfellsbær, Iceland
Mosfellsbær, Capital Region district, Iceland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mosfellsbær at a glance

Location
Capital Region district, Iceland
Population
about 8,651
Coordinates
64.1667° N, 21.7000° W
Places within 50 km
239 (64 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Mosfellsbær

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mosfellsbær

61 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mosfellsbær. The closest is Úlfarsfell (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Úlfarsfell · viewpoint · Capital Region · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Þverfellshorn · viewpoint · Capital Region · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Rauðhólar · viewpoint · Capital Region · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Esja · viewpoint · Capital Region · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Vífilsfell · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Búrfell · viewpoint · Capital Region · ~20 km · Must-see

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Waterfalls near Mosfellsbær

46 waterfalls within 100 km of Mosfellsbær. The closest is Álafoss (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Mosfellsbær

37 churches within 100 km of Mosfellsbær. The closest is Lágafellskirkja (1 km); the best-known is Hallgrímskirkja (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mosfellsbær

30 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mosfellsbær. The closest is Hafravatn (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Hafravatn · lake · Capital Region · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Rauðavatn · lake · Capital Region · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Elliðavatn · lake · Capital Region · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Suðurtjörn · lake · Capital Region · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Leirvogsvatn · lake · Capital Region · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Reynisvatn · lake · Capital Region · ~6 km

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Museums near Mosfellsbær

28 museums within 100 km of Mosfellsbær. The closest is Gljúfrasteinn (7 km); the best-known is The Icelandic Phallological Museum (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Mosfellsbær

23 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mosfellsbær. The closest is Gorvík (4 km); the best-known is Nauthólsvík (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Mosfellsbær

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mosfellsbær
  2. 3 km Úlfarsfell · viewpoint, Capital Region
  3. 6 km Hádegismóar Temple · Buddhist site, Capital Region
  4. 1 km Rauðavatn · lake, Capital Region
  5. 7 km Hafravatn · lake, Capital Region
  6. 15 km Þverfellshorn · viewpoint, Capital Region
  7. 9 km Back to Mosfellsbær

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From travellers near Mosfellsbær

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How to reach Mosfellsbær

    All places near Mosfellsbær by distance

    Within 15 km of Mosfellsbær

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mosfellsbær by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4561Úlfarsfell (3 km)
    Waterfalls4246Álafoss (1 km)
    Churches3237Lágafellskirkja (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2330Hafravatn (6 km)
    Museums2628Gljúfrasteinn (7 km)
    Beaches & coast1823Gorvík (4 km)
    Parks1212Fjölskyldu- Og Húsdýragarðurinn (11 km)
    Other attractions711Sun Voyager (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1010Botanical Garden of Reykjavik (11 km)
    Forts & heritage78Imagine Peace Tower (10 km)
    Caves88Lava Tube Cave (14 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves66Þerney (6 km)
    Buddhist sites22Hádegismóar Temple (9 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Reykjavíkurvarðan (14 km)

    Mosfellsbær: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mosfellsbær?

    Úlfarsfell (viewpoint, about 3 km), Hafravatn (lake, about 6 km), Hádegismóar Temple (Buddhist site, about 9 km), Rauðavatn (lake, about 9 km), Þverfellshorn (viewpoint, about 9 km), Imagine Peace Tower (heritage site, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Mosfellsbær?

    239 places on Spotwander: 45 hill stations & viewpoints, 42 waterfalls, 32 churches, 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 26 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mosfellsbær?

    Úlfarsfell, about 3 km by road; Helgafell (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Mosfellsbær?

    Álafoss, about 1 km by road; Tungufoss (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Mosfellsbær?

    Lágafellskirkja, about 1 km by road; Mosfellskirkja (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mosfellsbær?

    Start in Mosfellsbær, visit Úlfarsfell, then Hádegismóar Temple, then Rauðavatn, then Hafravatn, then Þverfellshorn, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mosfellsbær?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Mosfellsbær

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Mosfellsbær’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Mosfellsbær on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.