Beyond the city

Kerið crater

Crater lake·Grímsnes

Service fee ISK 700

About Kerið crater

Kerið is a volcanic crater lake in Grímsnes, south Iceland; visitors pay a service fee of ISK 700, in its own words.

Why it's on our list

  • Official

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Kerið crater before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Kerið crater are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. Perlan51 kmCar or taxi 107 min
  2. Hallgrímskirkja52 kmCar or taxi 109 min
  3. Sky Lagoon52 kmCar or taxi 110 min
  4. Harpa52 kmCar or taxi 110 min
  5. National Museum53 kmCar or taxi 111 min

Bus terminals

  1. Hlemmur51 kmCar or taxi 108 min
  2. BSÍ bus terminal52 kmCar or taxi 109 min

Location

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