Kerið Crater
Golden Circle · 64.0412°N, 20.8853°W
Check Live Conditions at Kerið Crater
Real-time aurora score, 12-hour forecast, cloud cover, and smart alerts — updated every 5 minutes.
Light Pollution
Low light pollution — excellent dark-sky location
Safety
Slippery crater rim in wet weather.
Parking
Paid parking (small fee) at crater entrance.
Nearby Viewing Spots
East of Selfoss (12 km)
Nesjavellir (14 km)
Hveragerði Hills (15 km)
Reykjadalur Hot River (16 km)
Laugarvatn Fontana (21 km)
Track Kerið Crater Live
Get push alerts when aurora conditions turn good at Kerið Crater. Download the free Aurora Iceland app.
Plan Your Visit
Check current conditions on our Tonight page before heading out. Cloud cover and geomagnetic activity can change rapidly — the app updates scores every 5 minutes so you always have the latest data.
Learn more about the best time to see the northern lights and how to read aurora forecasts.