Mosfellsbae is a mere twenty minute drive from the big city Reykjavík and provides visitors to the area with unmarred natural beauty just a stone's throw away from all the convenience of urban life. The small lakes just outside of the town are perfect for fishing—particularly char and trout. The area is also surrounded by several mountains which make for perfect hiking and adventurous walks. The most challenging path is up the 914 meters of Mount Esja, but the ones who conquer it get a breath-taking view of the entire Reykjavík area. For those who want a little more than walking involved, the town has established many specialty “information paths” along the area that have signs along the sides of the trail which present various information about the majestic surroundings. Horse-back riding is also a special way of enjoying the landscape and exploring all the various natural wonders of Mosfellsbær.
