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64.1765°N, 21.6198°W · Reykjavík Area
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Getting there- Road 36 (Mosfellsdalur)
Off the main road- 0.5 km from Route 36
Nearest town- Reykjavíkurborg — 3.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 16 km in a straight line
What else is close- 1,037 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Mosfellsdalur
Icelandic Wool Yarn Factory Tourfrom 2.990 ISK · 1 h
Northern Lights - ATV Reykjavik VIKING RIDERS Adventurefrom 23.000 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Hvammsvík Hot Springs Admission Ticketfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 h
Dog Sleddingfrom 49.900 ISK · 1 h
Husky Park - Kennel Visitfrom 11.500 ISK · 1 h
Hiking with Siberian Huskiesfrom 14.500 ISK · 1 h
Husky Cart Ridefrom 55.000 ISK · 1 h
Day Hike to Grimannsfell: Helgufoss Waterfall and the Literary Legacyfrom 13.366 ISK · 5 h 30 min
Superview - ATV Reykjavik VIKING RIDERS Adventuresfrom 23.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
South Coast & Sky Lagoon Sér Pass Tourfrom 32.590 ISK · 13 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Northern Lights Tour Led by Local Hunters - Hotel pickup availablefrom 11.990 ISK · 4 hAll 1,631 toursBy activity and regionMosfellsdalur weather and conditions
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2°Covercast · feels -2°C4 m/sgusts 78 h 45 mdaylight · 08:48 – 17:33
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Northern lights forecast by region
In season now · Winter in IcelandSouth Coast & Sky Lagoon Sér Pass Tourfrom 32.590 ISK · 13 hAll 1,631 tours
Cars & campers
−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Elliðaárdalur11 km - 2Blikdalur12 km
- 3
Reykjadalur25 km - 4
Almannagjá26 km - 5
Flosagjá26 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Mosfellsbær< 1 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Mosfellsbær3 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Grafarholt og Úlfarsárdalur8 km
Fuel
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Mosfellsbær4 km · 279.8 kr/L - 2
Bjarkarholt4 km · 310.9 kr/L - 3
Langitangi4 km · 310.8 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours 
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
How do I get to Mosfellsdalur?
Mosfellsdalur is a valley in Reykjavík Area. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some valleys are reached by F-roads that need a 4×4 and open only in summer, while roadside valleys suit any car.
When is the best time to visit Mosfellsdalur?
Lowland valleys are accessible year-round, though winter brings short daylight and snow. Highland valleys are best in summer (roughly late June to early September), when mountain roads open and rivers drop. Weather in valleys can differ from the surrounding uplands — carry layers.
Can I hike in Mosfellsdalur?
Many Icelandic valleys have walking routes along the valley floor or up the surrounding slopes. Conditions vary — tell someone your route, check the forecast, and treat highland tracks as serious terrain. There are no staffed facilities in most valleys.
Is Mosfellsdalur worth visiting?
Mosfellsdalur is one of Reykjavík Area’s valleys. Iceland’s valleys range from saga-history farmland and wooded floors to raw highland troughs — use the map and directions on this page to decide whether it fits your route.
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Stig Nygaard from Copenhagen, Denmark · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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