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Kerið

Grímsnes, Iceland

Nature

A red volcanic crater about 55 m deep with a green lake at the bottom, beside route 35. The landowners charge a small entry fee; a path circles the rim and steps lead down to the water.

Nearest town
Grímsnes, Iceland
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
64.0413, -20.8853

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Iceland: No motorway tolls for cars. Many roads are gravel; F-roads need a 4×4. Motorway limit for cars: 90 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Útilífsmiðstöð skáta ÚlfljótsvatniCampsite
    10 km from Kerið
    ElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Gesthús SelfossCampsite
    13 km from Kerið
    Waste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Tjaldsvæðið Í HveragerðiCampsite
    15 km from Kerið
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    OSMAdd to trip
  • LaugarvatnCampsite
    21 km from Kerið
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Tjaldsvæðið á EyrarbakkaMotorhome stopover
    24 km from Kerið
    Motorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • VatnskotCampsite
    25 km from Kerið
    Tents
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Iceland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Kerið?

Kerið is in Grímsnes, Iceland, at GPS 64.0413, -20.8853. It is about 15 km from Hveragerði.

Can you camp near Kerið?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Hraunborgir, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 15 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Kerið?

Kerið is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Iceland’s Golden Circle: Þingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss.

What is there to see near Kerið?

Places worth a stop nearby: Skálholt (20 km), Þingvellir (27 km), Geysir and Strokkur (41 km) and Gullfoss (49 km).

When is the best time to visit Kerið?

Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)