Nature
Kerið
Golden Circle · Crater lake
Walk around a steep volcanic crater whose basin holds a small lake framed by colorful rock.
- 35 min visit
- 13 km from Selfoss as the crow flies
Did you know?
Kerið is a volcanic crater about 3,000 years old and 55 metres deep, part of the Tjarnarhólar hills. Its lake sits inside steep circular slopes that look like an ancient amphitheatre.
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Further reading
- The Golden Circle | Iceland’s Favourite Sightseeing RouteIceland Review · Overview of the classic Golden Circle loop covering Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Kerið and Friðheimar.
- All About Kerið | A Volcanic Crater Lake in South IcelandIceland Review · Background on Kerið's volcanic origin, depth and its place on the Golden Circle route.
