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

A village of fishermen on the slope of the cliff, with a beautiful pebble beach, steep cliffs and an excellent coffee to regain strength after the stroll...

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Hellnar, this little hamlet consisting of a few houses,in the southern Snaefellsnes peninsula, has lots of charm. I love to arrive there by car and admire the view of the sea and the cliffs which tower up opposite me.  Very often, <a href="/iceland/">visitors to Iceland</a> only drop down to the pebble beach, buy a hot chocolate in the little cafe located there, in the middle of the elements, and leave again. As for me, I always stay and stroll around; I love to watch the waves which come crashing onto the black stone and the rocky formations, notably the arch which dominates the landscape and where the birds come to twirl around in total freedom.  But, after my wanderings on the edge of the cliff, I do exactly as everybody else does and I go to warm up inside this charming little cafe which gives this place all its life. And, whilst lots of tourists stop there, it's often Icelandic families who visit Hellnar at the weekend!

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