🚏 Bus Stop

Álfatangi

Álfatangi is served by 1 route: 15. Route 15 runs on weekdays roughly every 15 minutes, with the first bus at 06:45 and the last at 23:51. Weekend service starts a little later — 07:51 on Saturdays and 09:51 on Sundays.

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Region
Mosfellsbær
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Stop Type
City Stop
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Stop ID
16040636
Select Line Departures
Kl. Mán - Fim / Weekdays Föstudagar & Laugardagar / Sat Sunnudagar / Sun
05 - - -
06 45 - -
07 00 15 30 45 51 -
08 00 15 30 46 21 51 -
09 01 19 34 49 21 51 51
10 04 19 34 49 21 51 21 51
11 04 19 34 49 21 51 21 51
12 04 19 34 49 21 51 21 51
13 04 19 34 49 21 51 21 51
14 01 16 31 46 21 51 21 51
15 01 16 31 46 21 51 21 51
16 01 16 31 46 21 51 21 51
17 01 16 31 46 21 51 21 51
18 01 21 51 21 51 21 51
19 21 51 21 51 21 51
20 21 51 21 51 21 51
21 21 51 21 51 21 51
22 21 51 21 51 21 51
23 21 51 21 51 21

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🏔️ About This Location

Mosfellsbær

This stop serves Mosfellsbær, a green, semi-rural town bordering Reykjavík's northeastern edge — noticeably quieter and more spread out than the city proper, with easy access to hiking in the surrounding hills.

📍 right in the heart of Mosfellsbær.

  • Hiking trails (Úlfarsfell, Helgafell)
  • Salmon river fishing
  • Semi-rural, small-town feel
  • Northeastern edge of capital area
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Local Tip

Mosfellsbær has some of the best easy hiking close to the capital, including trails up Úlfarsfell and Helgafell.

Hiking Nature Small Town Quiet

🏔️ Nearby Sights

Notable places within about 40 km — shown as straight-line (air) distance, not travel distance

Mount Esja 4 km away (air distance)

Esja is about 900 metres at its highest, and its slopes show layers of old lava flows and volcanic rock eroded by glaciers. It has been a backdrop to the city since settlement, and Reykjavík residents use it as an everyday playground. A research station at the base studies the forests planted on the lower slopes.

Laugardalur Valley 8 km away (air distance)

Laugardalur is a large green park on the edge of central Reykjavík, packed with things to do. The main draw is Laugardalslaug, the biggest swimming pool complex in the capital, with outdoor pools, hot pots and a water slide, and nearby are the botanical garden and a small zoo-like family park.

Viðey Island 9 km away (air distance)

Take the ferry from the harbour or from Skarfabakki pier, and check the timetable before you go, since services vary by season. Bring a picnic and sturdy shoes; there's a café in the old house on the island. The Imagine Peace Tower, a column of light, is lit on particular dates, including 9 October and the winter solstice.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What buses stop at Álfatangi?

It is served by 1 route: 15 (Mosfellsbær -> Vesturbær).

What time is the first and last bus at Álfatangi?

On Route 15, the first weekday bus from this stop is at 06:45, and the last is at 23:51. Check the live timetable above for the full schedule, including weekends and other routes.

Is Álfatangi a city stop or a countryside stop?

It is classified as a city stop, located in Mosfellsbær.

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