Can you see the northern lights at Kerið Crater?

Yes. Kerið Crater in Golden Circle is one of 100+ Icelandic aurora spots we score every 5 minutes. Low light pollution — excellent dark-sky location Visibility on any given night depends on geomagnetic activity, cloud cover, and darkness — check the live score before heading out.

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Kerið Crater

Golden Circle · 64.0412°N, 20.8853°W

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Light Pollution

Low light pollution — excellent dark-sky location

Getting There

A · Drive-up — park and you are there

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)

Where to Stay Near Kerið Crater

Staying within a short drive means you can wait out the cloud and step outside when the forecast turns, rather than committing to a two-hour drive on a maybe.

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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.