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

Gullfoss

Skógafoss

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Thingvellir Natural Park makes up one of the three sites of Iceland’s Golden Circle, and boasts a rich historical past as the birthplace of the nation. It is there that the Icelanders established the oldest parliament in the world in 930 AD, and where they voted their independence in 1944.Thanks to its position atop a continental rift valley, Thingvellir is marked out by several rifts in its diverse landscapes. You’ll find a lake, a river, masses of volcanic rock, and the beautiful Öxaràrfoss Waterfall, which I thoroughly recommend visiting. Last but by no means least: the white and green church, which is found right at the heart of this breath-taking natural chaos.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Finally, for the amateur sports enthusiasts among you, one unmissable site is the Silfra Fissure, where you can sign up to go scuba diving or snorkelling through some of the most transparent waters on the planet: it’s at the top of my list of priorities for my next trip to Iceland!

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