Volcanic crater lake
Kerið
Kerið is a volcanic crater lake in the Grímsnes area of south Iceland. Visit the official site for current admission, opening and access details.
Source:Kerið official site
A first orientation · southwest Iceland
Plan your Golden Circle day with a little more context.
A concise starting point for international travellers: three core stops, two nearby additions and the official sources to check before you go.
Read the shape of the route
Three familiar names, one simple orientation.
This graphic is a visual introduction to the three core landmarks. It is not a live map, a driving route or a property boundary.
The core landmarks
A useful first-pass itinerary.
Keep the order flexible for weather, roads and the opening information published by each destination.
- 01
Stop 01 · history and landscape
Þingvellir
Þingvellir is a national park and the historic site where Iceland’s Alþing general assembly was established around 930. Begin with the park’s own visitor information before you travel.
- 02
Stop 02 · geothermal area
Geysir / Strokkur
Use the official Geysir Center as the reference point for this geothermal stop. Check its current visitor information and local conditions before setting out.
Source:Official visitor information - 03
Stop 03 · waterfall
Gullfoss
Gullfoss is the waterfall stop on this simple Golden Circle orientation. The official site is the place to check current visitor information, conditions and facilities.
Source:Official visitor information
Nearby, if it fits your day
Two optional additions.
These are text-only additions to the guide, not extra markers on the schematic map.
Geothermal baths and steam saunas
Laugarvatn Fontana
Laugarvatn Fontana offers geothermal baths and steam saunas by Laugarvatn. Check its official visitor information for current hours, prices and booking guidance.
Before you set out
Leave room for current information.
- Check each official destination page for current access, opening and admission details.
- Review road and weather conditions on the day, and keep your plan flexible.
- Use the schematic above for orientation only; use live directions for the journey.
- Confirm accommodation details on the individual property pages before booking.
Where to begin
Choose your stay.
Explore the current property pages, then check availability for the stay that fits your plans.
Guesthouse
Giljabakki Guesthouse 2
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Guesthouse
Giljabakki Guesthouse 3
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Retreat
Golden Circle Retreat
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