Kerid Crater, Selfoss: Address, Kerid Crater Reviews: 4/5
Kerid Crater
Kerid Crater
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Restaurants
28 within 3 miles
Mömmumatur.is
1
0.7 mi$$ - $$$ • European
Tryggvaskali Restaurant
1,055
1.4 mi$$ - $$$ • Bar • Seafood • European
Pylsuvagninn
136
1.4 mi$ • Quick Bites • Fast Food
Kaffi Krús
1,276
1.5 mi$$ - $$$ • Pizza • Cafe • European
Krisp Restaurant
124
1.5 mi$$ - $$$ • International • European • Vegetarian Friendly
Isbuð Huppu
59
1.4 mi$ • Dessert
Riverside Restaurant
70
1.4 mi$$ - $$$ • European • Scandinavian • Vegetarian Friendly
The Old Dairy Selfoss
24
1.5 miItalian • Mexican • American • European
Bokakaffid
74
1.5 mi$ • Cafe
Samúelsson Matbar
14
1.5 mi$$ - $$$ • European • Pub • Wine Bar
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12 within 6 miles
Sundhöll Selfoss
23
1.6 miSports Complexes
Bobby Fischer Center
15
1.5 miSpeciality Museums
Selfosskirkja
21
1.6 miReligious Sites
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6
1.5 miSpeciality Museums
Paradisarhellir Cave
8
1.6 miCaverns & Caves
Laugardaelakirkja
1
1.7 miChurches & Cathedrals
Hengifoss
3
2.8 miWaterfalls
Sundlaugin Laugarskarði
18
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25
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Kotstrandarkirkja
5
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Amy B
Norman, OK18 contributions
May 2022
We enjoyed a walk around the top and down to the bottom. At 10:00 pm with lots of light, birds twittering, and no crowds at that hour.
Written June 24, 2022
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mastaple
Limerick, Ireland184 contributions
Jun 2022
impressive crater with a short hike around the top and an easy set of steps down into the crater. located right off a main road and easy to get to
Written June 20, 2022
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Dennis E
Alphen aan den Rijn, The Netherlands141 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Nice place for a hike. The view is great, but it's not a place where you spend more than an hour. Do some online research beforehand.. You'll learn about some fun facts that make your visit more interesting.
Written June 6, 2022
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littletamsin27
London, UK241 contributions
Feb 2022 • Couples
The crater was covered in snow and ice when we got there but wow, it’s absolutely incredible. We visited as part of a tour and had 30 mins here. We walked around the top of the crater and took in all the views, which are absolutely sensational. Not often that you can circumnavigate a volcano crater!
Written May 29, 2022
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Melissaleonard
Philadelphia, PA406 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
One of my favorite spots! Beautiful ! You can walk along the crater and inside it. I was a bit nervous so u just took pictures .
Written May 26, 2022
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Nils N
4 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
Quick stop of the road for an excellent view and a unique place. After visiting all the remote sights this was a nice change of pace. Well maintained paths.
Written May 22, 2022
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Ali Sang
101 contributions
May 2022
A quick stop along our drive, but Google Maps did not do a great job of getting us there so be careful! Small fee of 400 ISK ($3 USD per person), which I think is worth it. Parking is free. This is an easy hike with some elevation and a straight drop down from the trail to the crater, so beware if you are afraid of heights. There is a paved trail with stairs leading directly to the crater water.
Written May 20, 2022
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Victor K
Hong Kong, China448 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
It is located next to the main road. Parking is free. Entrance fee is 400 ISK per person. The crater is virtually right beyond the entrance. Walking round the rim takes perhaps 15-20 minutes. There is a well structured trail leading to the water of the crater. Very good place for picnic too.
Written May 18, 2022
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GoKule
Belgrade, Serbia211 contributions
May 2022 • Family
We somehow find this crater, sign on the roads are catastrophic, but when we get there everything seems much better. There is a fee for entering this attraction, but path around, inside and above :), crater are very good. Site from above is amazing, and from inside... no comment. Definitely, must see attraction.
Written May 17, 2022
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I F
Milford on Sea, UK342 contributions
May 2022
Not particularly exceptional but worth a visit if you’re nearby. You can walk all around the top of the crater and down to the water’s edge if you want. Free parking but you pay to enter. No toilet facilities on site, which would have been useful.
Written May 14, 2022
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Ivixi
Barcelons3 contributions
Hola los niños pagan por bajar al crater?
Caulla2014
Guanajuato, Mexico119 contributions
Hola hola, creo que no. Pero no estoy segura.
Nunserl
Passau, Germany36 contributions
Der Krater ist auf alle Fälle sehenswert und das Farbenspiel wunderschön.
Das Gelände in Privatbesitz und der Eintrittspreis von 400 Isländischen Kronen (2,90 €) ist lachhaft!
Dass sich darüber ausgerechnet ein Österreicher aufregt, verwundert schon sehr - die haben die Preise erfunden und zocken die Touristen ab, wo es nur geht.
Al H
Bradenton, FL198 contributions
I agree with your assessment.
Mike and Amy S
Knightdale, NC70 contributions
How much time does it take to walk around the Crater? Thanks!
Julie D
182 contributions
Max 30. Stopping for photography. And on a day where the water is reflecting the light you will want to gaze. Enjoy
yinwah
141 contributions
What time does Kerio crater close? We plan to visit after our evening visit to the Secret Kagoon and probably won’t make it till after 10 pm.
Amma Y
Stirling, Canada20 contributions
Depending what time of year you are going, it could be too dark to see much. Kerid is on private property and is open to the public for a fee. I would respect that and only visit during their hours. Visit their Facebook page as the hours are listed for their different seasons.
Xena126
Tryon, North Carolina, United States4 contributions
Hi! we are headed to iceland in a few weeks and I see that many people say Kerid Crater was not as impressive as other sites... We are active and like to hike. What areas would you suggest that are "must see"? Thank you for sharing any thoughts and suggestions! We are only there for 2 days and we want to make the most of it! Thanks, again, Lauren
Deanna D
Atwater, CA38 contributions
Hi! Hike up to Glymur! It’s close to Reykjavík and it’s beautiful (and it’s Iceland’s second highest waterfall)... or hike to hveragerði which is the natural hot spring about 25miles away from Reykjavík. It’s about 45 minutes each way and many say its better than the blue lagoon, and FREE! The crater is very boring but if you’re already going along the golden circle you might as well stop but sadly it’s nothing special. Good luck & have a blast!!!!
TheBackPackingCouple
Melksham, UK88 contributions
How much is it to enter?
N Shah
Bear, DE34 contributions
I think it was US $3 or $4. Under 12 free.
gpsjulie
Seminole, FL85 contributions
Has anyone flown recently US to Iceland? Then back TO US? I want to take my iPad but fear that putting it in checked baggage it will disappear at JFK. Thank you for your help.how recent was your flight?
richinvermont
North Adams, MA272 contributions
just flew back from Iceland with my iPad in my carry on. All was OK and now questions asked
Annita E
Astoria, New York, United States26 contributions
Is this worth visiting from reykjavnik? Is it better to drive than take a tour?can you hike??I am going november. Thanks
Mandy Coombs
North Petherton, UK442 contributions
Hello. The crater is part of the golden circle route, the first time I did a coach tour & last time I went by car, the advantage of having a car is you can stop as long as you like, although the tours are really good too. We did see some cyclists, but it is a fair way from Reykjavik, so guess how far you consider ok to cycle, for me I'd go the car route. The scenery is beautiful all over Iceland, so am sure you will love it whichever way you decide to go. Have a fab time!
KNetland
Riviera Beach, FL19 contributions
Thanks for the informative review. We have rec different perspectives on what time to arrive to see the geyser. Similar to your thoughts, we want to see it at the best possible time. What time would you advise to be there?
ribolhitos
Lisbon, Portugal11 contributions
In this time of the year, there is daylight until 22pm, so you can see it anytime until that hour.
But since is so close to Reykjavik, go about 17pm, there should not be there many people and you can do perfect pictures.
Ludivine L
2 contributions
Bonjour,
Je n'aurai qu'une journée à Reykjavik (mi-août) pour visiter les alentours.. Pensez-vous que cette excursion d'une journée au Cercle d'Or soit un bon plan ? Je vois l'heure de départ 8h, mais qu'en est-il de l'heure du retour ?
Merci !
Viajes de Ark
Tenerife, Spain1,090 contributions
Nosotros lo hicimos con coche de alquiler y a las 7 estábamos de vuelta en la capital. Las excursiones van un poco más despacio pero también son un buen plan para un dia completo
Frequently Asked Questions about Kerid Crater
- We recommend booking Kerid Crater tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 89 Kerid Crater tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Kerid Crater:
- Small-Group Golden Circle and Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Trip from Reykjavik (From $84.00)
- Golden Circle Day Trip with Kerid Volcanic Crater from Reykjavik (From $68.00)
- Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon Day Tour with Kerid Crater from Reykjavik (From $98.50)
- Golden Circle Day Tour in Mini Bus from Reykjavik with Fridheimar Tomato Farm (From $128.58)
- Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon Including Admission & Kerid Volcanic Crater (From $204.00)
- Hotels near Kerid Crater:
- (0.00 mi) Gljasteinn Gislaskali Kjolur
- (0.00 mi) Eyjasol Cottages
- (1.42 mi) Thoristun Apartments
- (1.42 mi) Hotel Selfoss
- (1.47 mi) Hotel South Coast
- Restaurants near Kerid Crater:
- (1.41 mi) Tryggvaskali Restaurant
- (1.46 mi) Kaffi Krús
- (3.06 mi) Ingolfsskali Viking Restaurant
- (1.42 mi) Pylsuvagninn
- (1.48 mi) Krisp Restaurant
- Attractions near Kerid Crater:
- (2.63 mi) Solhestar
- (5.89 mi) Iceland Activities - Day Tours
- (1.65 mi) Landscape Photography Iceland
- (8.04 mi) Bakkahestar
- (7.58 mi) Eldhestar Volcano Horses