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Kerið

Iceland, South

Kerið

LocationIceland, South
RegionSouth
TypeNatural Monument
Coordinates64.0412°, -20.8853°
Established1991
Area0.1
Nearest CitySelfoss (15 km)
Major CityReykjavík (50 km)

About Kerið

A striking volcanic crater lake on Iceland's Golden Circle, featuring vivid red and orange volcanic rock slopes surrounding an aquamarine lake. Approximately 3,000 years old, this 55-meter deep caldera is one of Iceland's most colorful and accessible volcanic formations.