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

A pleasant village and only hamlet of this size in the southeast of the island.

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Hofn is a charming, little port that I visited during my first stay on the island. It's situated on a peninsula and is surrounded by the sea. It's not far from Jokulsarlon, which makes it a great base for <a href="/iceland/">touring this part of Iceland</a>. Hofn's centre is small, but it has two fabulous restaurants known for their crayfish dishes - a must for the foodies amongst you! Humarhofnin and Pakkhus have excellent menus that are implanted in my mind; what's more it was a fine day when I was there, so I was able to settle down to eat on a terrace. A real luxury in Iceland... Leaving from Hofn, there's a superb walk to Hvalnes that crosses some stunning countryside.

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