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64.0417°N, 20.8831°W · South Coast
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Getting there- Road 35 (Hringv-Laugarv.v.)
Off the main road- 0.2 km from Route 35
Nearest town- Sólheimar — 12 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 53 km in a straight line
What else is close- 228 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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4°Cmostly clear · feels 1°C3 m/swind9 h 52 mdaylight · 08:13 – 18:05
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
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- 1Unnamed viewpoint< 1 km
- 2
Urriðafoss17 km - 3Búðafoss30 km
- 4
Hjálparfoss51 km - 5
Gjáin í Þjórsárdal57 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
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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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How do I get to Kerið?
Kerið is in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some overlooks sit on gravel or highland F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.
Is there parking at Kerið?
Many Icelandic viewpoints are roadside pull-offs with a small marked parking area. Never stop on the road itself or on the soft verge — it blocks traffic and damages the moss, which is illegal. Use the marked lay-by.
Is Kerið safe to visit?
Treat it with care. Icelandic viewpoints are often unfenced clifftops or exposed ridges, and weather changes fast — wind can knock you off balance near an edge. Keep back from drop-offs, bring layers even on a clear day, and check the forecast before you go.
When is the best time to visit Kerið?
Long summer days give the most daylight and the clearest access. In winter, roads may be icy or closed and daylight is short — but the same spots double as aurora-watching points on clear, dark nights. Check road and weather conditions first.
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Diego Delso · 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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