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Mosfellsbær — Gateway to the Highlands
About Mosfellsbær — Gateway to the Highlands
Mosfellsbær is a charming town 15 minutes east of Reykjavík at the foot of the mountains, known as the home of Nobel Prize-winning author Halldór Laxness. The Gljúfrasteinn museum at his home is a fascinating cultural stop, and the nearby Mosfellsdalur valley offers hiking and the Reykjavík area's best mountain scenery.
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