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

Like most of the little islands around Iceland, Flatey is above all a stop for ornithologists and lovers of nature and tranquility.

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I stopped on Flatey Island on my way back from my tour of the Western Fjords and I had taken the ferry which arrived at Stykkishólmur.  As the name suggests, Flatey is but a small, totally flat island, whose highest point is just 52 feet above sea level. Once there, you sort of feel as if you have gone back in time, as the colourful wooden houses and the aura of the place seem so much unchanged since they were built in the 19th century! Once there, it is a visit of the "old village", the church, the lighthouse and a walk in the vast green expanses in the aim of catching sight of puffins.   It took me a few hours to get through these visits. On the other hand this is an ideal place to stay longer in for those who want to taste the charm of contemplation and peacefulness.

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