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Kerið

South Coast, Iceland0.05 km² surface0.00027 km long

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LakeSouth Coast

Kerið

South Coast, Iceland0.05 km² surface0.00027 km long

About

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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Map of Kerið

Kerið is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.0408°N, 20.8847°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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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

Kerið weather and conditions

At Kerið in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 1°C), clear, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 41 m (sunrise 06:04, sunset 20:44). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Kerið

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Photos & videos

Kerið — photo by Gerd Eichmann · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Gerd Eichmann · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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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.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Reykjafoss

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Djúpagilsfoss

16 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Urriðafoss

17 km·~20 min drive

Urriðafoss is a waterfall located in the river Þjórsá in southwest Iceland. With a flow…

#4.Árnesflúðir

23 km·~28 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur

3.5 km·~4 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur

4.2 km·~5 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Selfoss

13 km·~16 min drive

Selfoss's municipal swimming pool per Visit South Iceland — changing rooms, showers, a…

#4.Leirgerður

15 km·~18 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Hraunborgir Grímsnesi

3.5 km·~4 min drive

The lava village is an hidden treasure located close to the golden circle. Good camping…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið í Þrastaskógi

5.6 km·~7 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…

#3.Þrastalundur

5.6 km·~7 min drive

Þrastalundur Camping in Golden Circle

#4.Borg í Grimsnesi

6.8 km·~8 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Check…

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F261 Emstruleið

17 km·~20 min drive

The easier back door to Þórsmörk

1 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Hagkaup Sérvara

12 km·~15 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

12 km·~15 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

13 km·~15 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

13 km·~15 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Minni Borg

7 km·~8 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Selfoss

12 km·~15 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Hveragerði

15 km·~19 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Laugarvatn

21 km·~25 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →

#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →

#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →

3 tours near South Coast

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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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