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

Hekla

Gullfoss

 One of the most beautiful parts of the island are the icebergs drifting on the water. It's a sight you simply cannot miss.

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A phenomenon in the Icelandic landscape, Jokulsarlon is the opposite of the tourist sites in the north and the south of the island, but nevertheless you must come and appreciate the pure beauty of these icebergs which drift onto the lake before heading out to the ocean ... I try to return to this place whenever I can because it's a paradise for photographers due to the effects of the light, the transparency and the reflection of the water and the ice.  I also love the silence which surrounds Jokulsarlon, a silence only interrupted by the cracking of the ice, it's magical. You can hop on a boat tour in the summer but the best way to explore the island is on foot. Remember to go and see the stranded chunks of ice on the beach on the other side of the bridge, they're spectacular...

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