south iceland
Kerid Crater
About Kerid Crater
Kerið 是冰岛南部 Grímsnes 地区一个引人注目的火山口湖。该火山口约有 3000 年的历史，色彩鲜艳，深蓝绿色的海水被红色和黑色火山岩陡峭的墙壁包围，斜坡上长满了苔藓。一条维护良好的小路环绕着边缘，可以从各个角度欣赏风景，还有一个楼梯下降到水边。它深 55 米，宽 270 米，是金环延伸线上最上镜的站点之一。
🐉 Legends of Kerið Crater
Kerið Crater has been part of Icelandic folklore for generations. Local tales speak of hidden people (huldufólk) and other supernatural beings who inhabit the area. According to tradition, this place deserves respect and visitors should be mindful of the ancient spirits who call it home.
📖 History
Kerið is estimated to be about 6,500 years old and formed when a volcanic cone erupted and then collapsed inward. Unlike most Icelandic craters that formed from explosions, Kerið is believed to have formed through subsidence as the magma chamber below emptied. The water in the crater lake fluctuates with the groundwater table rather than from rainfall. In 2004, the Icelandic singer Björk performed a concert on a floating stage in the crater lake.
✈️ Why Visit
Walk around the rim or down to the lake for unique views
💡 Did You Know?
Kerið is about 3,000 years old and part of Iceland's Western Volcanic Zone
Key Facts
Approximately 6,500 years old
Width: 270 meters, depth: 55 meters
Björk performed a concert in the crater in 2004
One of few craters in Iceland that charges an entrance fee
Part of a volcanic system called the Western Volcanic Zone
🕐 Best Time
Year-round, most colorful in summer
🚗 Access
On Route 35 near Selfoss. Small parking lot. Entrance fee: 400 ISK.
⏱ Duration
20–30 minutes
📍 GPS Location
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