Kerið Crater

This is a must visit site, not far off the well trodden tourist route. I would suggest that you walk the circumference of the caldera to get views from the top and then descend to the pond at the bottom via the steps. There is a nice bench where you could rest and enjoy the setting.

This is a fantastic place for a short stop, he is everything you should know: 1. The cost for parking is about 4USD. Not bad for the hour you will spend there. 2. There are two trails. One goes around the rim of the crater, and the other takes you inside for a walk around the water. 3. You can't swim, you can't stand on the ice. 4. No drones, even though I saw people ignore this. 5. It's a pretty cool spot. Not as grand as many other places you can go to but it's a really easy destination to check off your list of things to see. Worth going at least once. Check out my photos to get a sense of the space.

A beautiful volcanic crater with a vivid blue-green lake at the bottom — the colours are incredible, especially against the red volcanic rock. It’s an easy stop right off the road and worth the small entrance fee. You can walk around the rim for great views and then head down the path to the water’s edge for a different perspective. It’s not a big site, so you don’t need a lot of time here, but it’s definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area.

One of our highlights during our 2 day golden circle itinerary. You can do a walk around the crater's circumference and then walk down the steps to the lake itself. The slopes can be quite slippery, definitely wear proper footwear and walk carefully! We spent about an hour there near sunset.

Beautiful crater with a lake. You can walk down to the lake (will be slippery in wet / freezing conditions), or walk around the crater - it should be a leisurely 20-min walk. Facilities available, not a long drive from Reykjavik.

Very cool, the red rock contrasting with the green water was truly a sight to see. Took us less than 1hr total and due to the free parking and low cost entry (600isk) it was definitely worth the stop.

This crater was very beautiful and unique. The parking lot is somewhat small and it’s important to buy tickets when you get there to enter. You can hike around the crater and hike down to the bottom. I would say it’s a medium difficulty rating hike as there is a lot of stairs.

If you’re driving the Golden Circle in Iceland, Kerið Crater is a stop you absolutely shouldn’t miss. Tucked between other major attractions, this volcanic marvel offers something truly unique: a brilliant contrast of fiery red rock, vivid green moss (in summer), and a deep turquoise lake nestled in the heart of the crater.