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 glacier that became world famous thanks to Jules Verne, who began his "Journey to the centre of the Earth" here.

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The Snaefellsjökull is a glacier located at the extremity of Snaefellsnes Peninsula, but when the weather is clear it is also visible from Reykjavik!  The first time I visited the peninsula in September, I literally did not see the Snaefellsjökull! Thick fog prevented us from admiring its slender shape and characteristic little peak at the summit. I have made up for it since then and have been able to admire it from all angles. A track allows you to approach the glacier but it is reserved for 4x4s and my little Suzuki Swift couldn't have taken me there. Maybe some other time, I hope.  Even though I have done good deal of hiking on the peninsula, mainly along the coast, <a href="https://www.evaneos.fr/ou-partir/idee-randos-treks/">I still haven't managed to do the 5-hour climb to the glacier</a> Maybe you'll be luckier! In any case, give yourself at least a day to visit the surroundings, the ideal being to spend at least 2 days in the national park.

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