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

Some of the most beautiful sites to see and admire are the original peat houses. Factor in some time for delving into the Icelandic Saga stories. 

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Glaumbaer is without a doubt one of the best preserved cultural sites in Iceland. It's so interesting to delve into the Icelandic past through Glaumbaer's peat houses and unique sites. Every time I see a traditional peat house, I realise how difficult life must have been back then. The humidity first and foremost seems to be trapped inside the peat walls and mud floors, not to mention the small size and the ever-present darkness. I love to visit but I wouldn't want to live there! In Glaumbaer, you can immerse yourself in the rural life of the XIII and XIX century. You can also see some of the sites mentioned in the famous Icelandic Sagas and you can begin to imagine those who were here before us.  For me, it's a must-see and it makes a change from walking around and discovering natural sites.

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