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

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Hekla

Gullfoss

Departure or arrival of the great Landmmanalaugar hike - Thorsmork, which is only accessible by four-wheel drive, is a must see of the inland.

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Thorsmork is slightly different from the rest of Iceland in that it is one of the rare places where vegetation is to be found. This last is composed mostly of small, dry and twisted silver birch, moss and ferns. In fact, its name means "Thor's forest". I went to Thorsmork twice, once as the last stop of the famous hike and another time, just for the day.  Indeed, it is possible to hike in the surroundings and in particular up to the top of a hill, to have a wonderful view on the inland mountains.  A good reason for going to Thorsmork is also to see the narrow gorge of Stakkoltsgjáqui which shelters a beautiful waterfall and to pass in front of the Eyjafjallajökull glacier. There are lots of rivers cutting across the valley and it can be difficult to go across them in a four-wheel drive without prior experience, so do favour the bus which plys this route everyday from Reykjavik or take a local guide!

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