Waterfalls in Mosfellsbær

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Kaldakvísl

Kaldakvísl hugs the north side of Grímansfell before flowing into Leirvogur.

  • Tungufoss is just below the ring road.

  • Above the ring road there’s a small waterfall.

  • Helgufoss is the nicest waterfall in Kaldakvísl. There’s parking close by and a well-marked footpath.

  • About 100m above Helgufoss there’s Litlifossinn (“the small waterfall”).

Various rivers

  • The Varmá river flows through the town of Mosfellsbær. There’s a small waterfall called Álafoss close to an old wool factory of the same name. It’s a pretty unattractive area.

  • Búrfellsfoss is in the river Seljadalsá southwest of the town, right next to the road.

  • Tröllafoss is the most impressive waterfall in the capital area and well worth a visit. There’s a signposted track towards the waterfall on the south bank, but to get a good photograph you have to be on the north side. Park near the farm of Hrafnhólar and walk about 1km along the north bank.