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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.
Check local conditions before visiting. Iceland's weather changes fast.
Map of Kerið
Map
64.0408°N, 20.8847°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 35 (Hringv-Laugarv.v.)
Off the main road- 0.2 km from Route 35
Nearest town- Sólheimar — 12.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 53 km in a straight line
What else is close- 227 mapped places within 20 km
Tours that include Kerið
Golden Circle & Kerið from Reykjavík in minibusfrom 16.800 ISK · 7 h 30 min
The Golden Circle, (optional) Blue Lagoon & Kerið Volcanic Crater | Small Group Day Tourfrom 17.900 ISK · 11 h
Kerið Admissionfrom 600 ISK · 1 h
Golden Circle & Snorkelingfrom 34.990 ISK · 10 h
Golden Circle & Laugarvatn Fontana Small Group Day Tourfrom 23.990 ISK · 8 h 30 min
Small group Tour: Golden Circle, Kerið and Fontanafrom 21.500 ISK · 9 h
Admission with Tastingfrom 1.990 ISK · 40 min
Mega Zipline - Superman Ride (Fast as a Falcon!)from 13.490 ISK · 55 min
Geothermal Heights & Zipline Thrills: The Hellisheidi Geothermal Exhibition & Mega Zipline Adventurefrom 9.650 ISK · 3 h
Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Early Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionKerið weather and conditions
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3°Cmostly clear · feels -1°C2 m/swind9 h 58 mdaylight · 08:10 – 18:08
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Hestvatn9 km - 2
Apavatn19 km - 3Flókatjörn28 km
- 4Hrafnabjargarvatn77 km
- 5
Álftavatn83 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur3 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur4 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Selfoss13 km
Fuel
Supermarkets
Tours
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours 
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours 
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
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questions
How do I get to Kerið?
Kerið is in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland lakes often need a 4×4 and some access roads only open in summer.
Can I fish at Kerið?
Angling in Iceland requires a permit bought per water body from the landowner or local angling association, and gear used abroad must be disinfected first. Check the local rules for Kerið before you cast.
Can I swim in Kerið?
Icelandic lakes are cold year-round and swimming rules vary by lake — some are protected or have unstable shorelines. Check local signage at Kerið before entering the water.
When is the best time to visit Kerið?
Roadside lakes are visitable year-round, though winter access depends on conditions. Highland lakes and reservoirs are typically reachable only in summer once the F-roads open. Check live road conditions before you drive.
Data & sources
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Gerd Eichmann · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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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Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10