The East Fjords are a little known region, we often stop before, at the Jokulsarlon on route 1, where you can experience these places in a short amount of time. However, the view of the fjords can be amazing, and some places deserve that you take the time to discover them.

Between sea and mountains: the East Fjords 

Grimsey is a small Icelandic island situated about 25 miles north of Iceland and the arctic polar circle runs through it. The spot is also ideal for watching bird colonies.

Crossing over the arctic circle on Grimsey island

Only open when the centre of the country is no longer under snow, Route F35 is one of the most legendary in Iceland: rocky and wild, it winds its way through the most desolate and mountainous regions of the island. An exceptional road trip of discovery during the summer months!

On the F35

The peninsula of Snæfellsnes, made famous by Jules Verne's novel Journey to the Centre of the Earth, contains most of Iceland's magnificent landscapes and is just a few hours' drive from the capital. In one day—or two, if you have the time—, you can discover superb panoramic views and various natural places of interest.

A day on the peninsula of Snæfellsnes

Skaftafell

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Geysir

A wonderful waterfall with the added bonus of an often-present rainbow!

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Gullfoss is the last stopping place on the Golden Circle, which is the very well-known route for a holiday in Iceland, after Thingvellir National Park and Geysir. Although it is not the most powerful waterfall since Dettifoss in northern Iceland takes the biscuit, for me, it is just as impressive.  What especially makes it an exceptional site is the almost constant presence of a wonderful rainbow above the waterfalls. Although I cannot explain the phenomenon, I gladly take photos of it when I get the chance.  I like to linger near the Gullfoss falls to try my best to capture the power of Mother Nature but, in the end, the photos are often quite dull in comparison with the energy that the site gives off. Incidentally, there was a plan to turn it into a power plant and a farmer from the area fought tooth and nail against the developers to safeguard this extraordinary piece of natural heritage. I want to thank him because today I am the one who benefits from it!

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