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

The capital of the country is not a city like the others, with 2/3 of the population concentrated in the centre and the surrounding area. It is the northernmost capital in the world and especially an essential part of any trip to Iceland.

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Like many Scandinavian cities, Reykjavik possesses characteristic warmth and charm. The first time I set foot in the city, I immediately fell under the charm of its houses with colourful facades, its well-kempt fishing port, its beautiful lake which borders the city centre, its dozens of designer boutiques, each more creative than the other, its restaurants, which offer the best of Icelandic cuisine, its museums, which present the past, the present and the future of the island, but especially of the casual and eclectic atmosphere of its bars, between Icelandic concerts and local beer! In addition to being a cultural city, many activities are organised out of Reykjavik, the most common being visits to the Golden Circle and the Blue Lagoon. As for me, I prefer to stay in the city to enjoy its atmosphere and to get away from the crowd. There's nothing better a stroll through the city to discover all this and to take advantage of a human-size, lively and warm capital.

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