Mosar

Mosar is a bog in South Iceland, Iceland. Mosar is situated nearby to the locality Skálholt, as well as near the area Byskupstunga.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Skálholt Cathedral and Mosfellskirkja.

Skálholt Cathedral

Church

Skálholt Cathedral

Photo: Qaswed, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Skálholt Cathedral is a Church of Iceland cathedral church. The church is the official church of the Bishop of Skálholt, currently Kristján Björnsson. It is located in Skálholt, the former religious, cultural and educational center of early Iceland.

Mosfellskirkja

Church

Photo: Jóna Þórunn, CC BY 3.0.

Mosfellskirkja is a church.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Skálholt and Laugaras.

Skálholt

Locality

Photo: Salvor, Public domain.

Skálholt is a historical site in the south of Iceland, at the river Hvítá.

Laugaras

Hamlet

Photo: Steinninn, CC BY 4.0.

Laugaras is a hamlet, which is situated 3½ km east of Mosar.

Mosar

Type: Bog
Category: body of water
Location: South Iceland, Iceland, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude

64.12378° or 64° 7′ 26″ north

Longitude

-20.56937° or 20° 34′ 10″ west

Elevation

58 metres (190 feet)

Open location code

99PX4CFJ+G7

GeoNames ID

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Satellite Map

Discover Mosar from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

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In Other Languages

“Mosar” goes by many names.

Icelandic: “Mosar”

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Byskupstunga and Reykholt.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Skálholt and Stóra-Mosfellssel.

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