Kerið
Lake, Scenic Lookout, and Volcano
Bláskógabyggð
"what an amazing experience to be able to step on a crater’s mouth!"(10 Tips)
"Modest entrance fee can be paid in kronur, Euros, or US dollars."(6 Tips)
"other Golden Circle destinations"(5 Tips)
"Probably the most unexpectedly breath-taking sight in Iceland."(3 Tips)
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Daniel HritzkivJune 20, 2016Probably the most unexpectedly breath-taking sight in Iceland. Pictures don't do it justice. Also, the other large crater nearby looks out-of-this world.
Upvote17Downvote- Maggie MacGSeptember 2, 2015Such a beautiful lake and you can hike around the entire perimeter as well as down to the water's edge. Modest entrance fee can be paid in kronur, Euros, or US dollars.
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Jess WilliamsAugust 22, 2014Bypass the roped path leading down to the water. Use the grass paths to have a more enjoyable (and safer!) decent to the bottom where you don't have to slip on loose gravel.
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Noura SayedAugust 22, 2021400 krona entrance fee, but great view and worth it. You can walk down to the crater or up for a full view.. or both! :)
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Tim FDecember 21, 2017We went in very cold weather. Walk down to the lake was insanely slippery. Don't try it without ice cleats if you see ice on the path and stairs!
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Leonidas M.November 27, 2018Beautiful , quick stop. 400 isk entrance ( around 2.80euros ). Be careful on the stairs to the lake.
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Edgar EdgarJune 16, 2017Amazing place. Make sure you hike up the other volcanos around! Will only take extra 20 mins!
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- Dan CastellanoDecember 8, 2019Pales a bit in comparison to other Golden Circle destinations, but worth a walk around the crater
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BestTravellerJanuary 14, 2023Pay 450 ikrn for one person. Private place. Cant see anything in winter visit in spring
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Lauren D.September 15, 2017worth a stop if driving the golden circle - thought it was a more interesting crater than some of the other huge ones in the northeastUpvoteDownvote
𝙶𝚘𝚗𝚣𝚊𝚕𝚘 𝙰𝚛𝚎𝚗𝚊𝚜March 6, 2016This little ex-volcano is bigger than expected. Worth the stop even in winter!
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Sravanti TekumallaJune 14, 2018Beautiful in the summer! Walk down to the lake, but beware that the water is cold!
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- Mary NadelaJune 17, 2018what an amazing experience to be able to step on a crater’s mouth! u can even go down to the lakeUpvoteDownvote
StephanieDecember 30, 2016Sit and think about how the world could end at any moment but you're here at this gorgeous crater in this life.UpvoteDownvote
VadimJune 30, 2017Breathtaking views! Entrance fee is 400 kr, no toilets available though.UpvoteDownvote
Hendy OngkodjojoDecember 28, 2014Great spot for seeing the northern lights between August and May.UpvoteDownvote
Johannes LehtoApril 8, 2012Walk around the crater and enjoy the view. Walk down into the crater and try the water - it is freezing cold!Upvote3Downvote
Rita BDecember 28, 2018I do not understand egy is it less advertised... But at least was not too crouded with tourists. Great place indeed!UpvoteDownvote
Karin GattringerMarch 6, 2016Now they charge 400 kr to enter and walk around the crater.Upvote1Downvote
Andrew RamseyJune 23, 2016Definitely worth stopping by if you're driving the Golden CircleUpvoteDownvote
David CraggSeptember 2, 2013350ISK entrance fee now. "Open" 10am-8pm. Presumably free at all other timesUpvoteDownvote
Daphne GoonSeptember 26, 2017Just a crater. Nth much to see. There's entrance fee of ISK400 per personUpvoteDownvote1
Derek KanApril 19, 2016Meh. Very overrated, no idea why Bjork performed in the middle of the water here
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Frank RimalovskiAugust 22, 2017Worth a quick stop if driving by but given so many other amazing places in Iceland, you could skip it. Especially considering it was one of few (only?) natural sights places that charged admission.
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Nadja NicklAugust 11, 2017400 ISK Eintritt. Kinder kostenlos. Parkplatz vorhanden, WC nicht. Oben auf einem angelegten Pfad rumlaufen (Länge 800 m) und keine Pflanzen abreissen. Ein Treppe führt runter ans Wasser. Nett.
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Alex NovoJune 13, 2013Кратеру 6,5 тыс. лет. Здесь выступала Бйорк на специально построенном плоту, а слушатели находились вокруг кратера, т.к. здесь отличная акустика.Upvote4Downvote
Olga BoaSeptember 3, 2018Кстати, это единственная природная достопримечательность за просмотр которой в Исландии берётся оплата.UpvoteDownvote
евгенияJune 14, 2013Один раз Бьерк выступала с концертом на этом озере. Она пела на плоту, а зрители сидели вокруг. Так как там почти идеальная акустика.Upvote1Downvote
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