About this experience
Enjoy an easily accessible stop along the Golden Circle, Kerið is perfect for photo ops and simply admiring the beauty of Iceland’s volcanic history.
Highlights
- Walk along the crater rim trail for breathtaking panoramic views
- Perfect stop along the Golden Circle route
- Enjoy easy access by car with free parking
- Explore Kerið Crater up close
- Admire the brilliant turquoise crater lake
What's included
- Admission to Kerið Crater
- Maintained walking paths around the volcanic crater & down to the pond
- Self-guided exploration
- Photo opportunities
- Free restrooms on-site
- Free parking
- Food truck on-site
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
The Kerið Crater was formed 6,500 years ago and lies at the northern end of a row of craters known as Tjarnarhólar. It is part of the Western Volcanic Zone, which also includes the Reykjanes peninsula and Langjökull Glacier.
The caldera is approximately 55 meters deep, 170 meters wide, and 270 meters across, and is made up of a unique red volcanic rock.
Visitors to Kerið will be able to hike down one of its sloping walls blanketed with deep green moss, and admire the stunning aquamarine lake at the bottom. The lake is shallow, but its vivid color is due to minerals from the soil.
Kerið was not formed by a volcanic explosion, but rather a cone volcano that erupted and emptied its magma reserve.
The weight of the cone then collapsed into the empty magma chamber, creating the current crater. The water in the bottom of the crater is at the same level as the water table and is not caused by rainfall.
Kerið is open during daylight hours
Operating hours
00:00-23:59