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About
A volcano in South Coast. Part of Iceland's active volcanic system that shapes the landscape.
You can feel the heat in some spots. A reminder that Iceland sits on one of Earth's most active volcanic zones.
Part of Iceland's volcanic belt, this area sits atop the Mid-Atlantic Ridge where tectonic plates are slowly pulling apart.
Follow marked paths in active geothermal areas. The ground can be unstable or concealing scalding water beneath a thin crust.
Map of Kerið
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64.0398°N, 20.8848°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 35 (Hringv-Laugarv.v.)
Off the main road- 0.3 km from Route 35
Nearest town- Sólheimar — 12.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 53 km in a straight line
What else is close- 226 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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In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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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
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Is it safe to visit Kerið?
Kerið is not currently erupting, and the surrounding area is generally safe to visit on marked trails. Volcanic and geothermal ground can still be unstable or hide gas — stay on the path, and check safetravel.is for any local closures before you drive.
How do I get to Kerið?
Kerið is in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland access often needs a 4×4 and some routes only open in summer.
Can I hike Kerið?
It depends on the volcano and current activity. Some Icelandic cones have short marked trails to the rim; others sit under glaciers or in closed areas and cannot be climbed without a guide. Never approach an active eruption unless the official viewing area is open — conditions change fast.
What should I know about volcanic gas near Kerið?
Volcanic and geothermal areas can release sulphur dioxide and hydrogen sulphide, which are toxic in high concentrations and collect in low-lying spots. Stay on marked paths, leave immediately if you smell strong sulphur or feel unwell, and check the Met Office gas forecasts during any eruption.
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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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