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65.6131°N, 16.8766°W · North Iceland
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Getting there- Road 848 (Mývatnssveitarvegur)
Off the main road- 2.9 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Vogar við Mývatn — 2.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 289 km in a straight line
What else is close- 230 mapped places within 20 km
Tours that include Crater
Grindavík, Krýsuvík & Eruption Site Half Day Tourfrom 14.990 ISK · 5 h 30 min
Golden Circle & Kerið from Reykjavík in minibusfrom 16.800 ISK · 7 h 30 min
Volcanic Wonders with Grindavik Visit, hotel pickup availablefrom 15.999 ISK · 6 h 30 min
From Reykjavik Port: Small Group Golden Circle Tourfrom 24.900 ISK · 8 h
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Hvammsvik Hot Springs | Small Group Day Tourfrom 28.900 ISK · 11 h
Golden Circle, Bruarfoss Waterfall & Kerid Volcanic craterfrom 13.306 ISK · 8 h
The Golden Circle, (optional) Blue Lagoon & Kerið Volcanic Crater | Small Group Day Tourfrom 17.900 ISK · 11 h
Golden Circle with Kerid Crater Minibus tourfrom 14.890 ISK · 8 h
Golden Circle, Sky Lagoon & Kerid Volcanic Crater | Small Group Day Tourfrom 29.900 ISK · 10 h
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 h
Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionCrater weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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Hverfjall – Grjótagjá< 1 km - 4
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(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
Frequently
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How long is the Crater hike?
The Crater trail is about 12 km based on its recorded GPS track. Times vary with pace, weather and how much you stop — plan conservatively and turn back early if conditions change.
How do I get to the Crater trailhead?
Crater is in North Iceland. Use the map on this page for the trailhead coordinates and check live road conditions before you drive — some trailheads sit on gravel or F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.
Is Crater safe to hike alone?
Crater sits 2.2 km from Vogar við Mývatn, and 2.9 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 268 m. Iceland trails are often unmarked and weather turns quickly. Tell someone your plan (or file one at safetravel.is), carry a charged phone and layers, check the forecast, and turn back if fog, wind or rising rivers set in. Don’t rely on phone signal.
When is the best time to hike Crater?
Most Icelandic hiking is a June–September activity, when trails are snow-free and daylight is long. Highland routes open later and close earlier; check road and trail status before committing.
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · marivigutierrez / Wikiloc
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VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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