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Mosfellsbaer

City in Mosfellsbær, Iceland

Overview

Mosfellsbær is a small town on the outskirts of Reykjavik, known for its lush nature, scenic river valleys, and local Icelandic charm. The town offers a peaceful alternative to Reykjavik with direct access to mountains, parks, and rivers ideal for outdoor activities.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Iceland
Municipality
Mosfellsbær
Population
Time Zone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Coordinates
64.15°, -21.65°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
97
Female Safety
95
LGBTQ+ Safety
95
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$2,833
Local Cost
$1,970
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
98
English
98
Temperature
4.6°C
Summer Avg
10.3°C
Winter Avg
0.1°C
Record High
22.8°C
Record Low
-14.2°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
1637 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
9.0
Airport
RKV
Distance
14 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 88/100.

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