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

Isafjordur, the "capital" of the fjords of Western Iceland, is nestled on a sandbank and has an end-of-the-world feel about it. 

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The sea is behind you and in front of you, the steep slopes of the Ísafjarðarbær fjord are on either side, and literally perched on the water in the middle is Isafjordur, the "capital" of the most isolated region in Iceland. Here, the island's architectural heritage is evident in its many half-timbered houses. Come and see for yourself.
Between the fishing nets and boat docks, take some time to stroll along and watch the ships as they come and go. By chance, I met the crew of a sailing boat bound for Nuuk. To satisfy my curiosity, they told me their stories about Icelandic fishermen who like turning their holidays into polar expeditions! These wise old guys advised me to visit Turnhús, a maritime museum in the oldest house in the country. Here, it's one end of the world bound for another end of the world!
At the end of this amazing day, I climbed to the top of the slopes to enjoy the non-sleeping midnight sun. A young Icelandic man approached me there and we chatted away with ease. He eventually invited me to come back in April for "Aldrei tert ég Sudur", the craziest festival in the country!

Isafjordur, the "capital" of the fjords of Western Iceland, is nestled on a sandbank and has an end-of-the-world feel about it.

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