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Kerið
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Kerið is a volcanic crater lake located in the Grímsnes area in south Iceland, along the Golden Circle. It is one of several crater lakes in the area, known as Iceland's Western Volcanic Zone, which includes the Reykjanes peninsula and the Langjökull Glacier, created as the land moved over a localized hotspot, but it is the one that has the most visually recognizable caldera still intact.
A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.
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Waterfalls
A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…
A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…
Urriðafoss is a waterfall located in the river Þjórsá in southwest Iceland. With a flow…
A waterfall in South Coast. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
Hot Springs
Geothermal spot. Real Iceland experience. Bring your own towel.
Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.
Hot pot in nature. Real Iceland experience. Worth seeking out.
Hot pot in nature. Real Iceland experience. Worth seeking out.
Campsites
The lava village is an hidden treasure located close to the golden circle. Good camping…
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Weather…
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…
Þrastalundur Camping in Golden Circle
Supermarkets
Supermarket — supplies
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Nettó supermarket — supplies
Krónan supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Tours
Katla ice cave, South Coast waterfalls and the black sand beach in one private day.
Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Wikimedia Commons
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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