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Kerið, Selfoss

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Must see · Water Body · Nature / Park
Admire one of Iceland's most unique natural sites, Kerið. Formed more than six millennia ago, the volcanic crater is about 55 m (180 ft) deep and 270 m (890 ft) across. Look inside and see the aquamarine lake at the bottom, which derives its striking color from minerals in the soil. Most of the crater's moss-covered slopes are steep, but one is gentle enough to descend to the waterline. Take care when walking down, as there are no steps and the ground can be slippery. The crater is close to the road, and there is plenty of space to park nearby. Plan to visit Kerið and other customer-reviewed, writer-recommended Selfoss attractions using our Selfoss trip itinerary planning site.
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Kerið reviews

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  • By tinditilk
    Nice views, great opportunity to climb inside a crater :) Won't take too much time to visit, big parking lot. On not covid times there seems to be a small entry fee, but we got in for free.  more »
  • By teddy1014
    Not too much to see when it's all covered in snow and ice. The walk down is almost impossible when it's iced over in the winter unless you have good crampons. One of the most underwhelming...  more »
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  • By Andrew Stone
    It's a crater so interesting and not particularly interesting if you know what I mean! We went when it was covered in snow and the water in the crater was frozen, but it was good, albeit cold, to walk around the perimeter.
  • By Neil Jones
    Wonderful natural attraction, be very careful descending into the crater as it is slippy, I speak from experience having fallen over. Take a walk around the rim to fully appreciate the landscape which is equally as stunning
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