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

Laki is a succession of craters situated in the south of the island. The site is difficult to access because it is situated on a track reserved for 4x4s but offers a beautiful hike for a few hours.

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If you want to get off the beaten track without you finding yourself too far from civilisation, the Laki craters are a good compromise. Accessible only in summer and with a 4x4, you get off the main road and will certainly find fewer people around you.  In any case, that is what happened to me when I visited the region. I took track No. 26 and found myself alone facing the immensity of the site. In fact, Laki is a succession of craters that extends over 25 kilometres and still testifies today to the power of the eruption of 1783, which would also be the cause of the famine which led to the French revolution a few years later... A hiking trail allows you to learn more about this eruption.

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