Kerið
A red volcanic crater formed about 3,000 years ago, with emerald-green water at the bottom. You can walk the rim or descend to the lake.
Kerið is one of the most frequently visited craters on the southern stretch of the Golden Circle. It is about 55 meters deep, with red and black scoria walls and emerald-green lake water at the bottom. The trail around the rim takes about 15 to 20 minutes, and you can also walk down to the lake. There is a small conservation fee at the entrance, around several hundred Icelandic krónur. The site is open all day and lies beside Route 35, about 15 km from Selfoss. In winter the trail can be slippery, so take care.
Opening hours
All day (admission charged)
Nearby sights
- Laugarvatn Fontana
- Urriðafoss
- Þingvallavatn
- Silfra Fissure
- Thingvellir National Park
- Hveragerði
- Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River
- Öxarárfoss