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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Gullfoss

Krafla caldera is a volcanic site that is amazing for hiking with a large variety of geothermal phenomena to admire.

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A few miles from Myvatn, Krafla caldera is one of the main spots for hiking. If you cannot see the caldera straight away, you catch a glimpse of the volcanic activity through the craters, the lava and the solfataras visible on the ground.  You need a car to get as close to Krafla as possible from Myvatn and once on the spot, there is a choice of several paths. I have hiked in the surrounding area several times and it is possible to see different things and to take different itineraries. For hiking enthusiasts, the walks can last from 1 to 2 hours to all day long depending on how far you go. It is fairly flat but uneven because of the rift. The Leirhnjukur course in particular, which passes through lava fields that are still warm in parts, is one of the most reputed itineraries.

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