Biggest franchise
Game of Thrones
Filmed across Þingvellir, Skógafoss, Svínafellsjökull, and more.
Movies Filmed in Iceland - Hollywood's Favorite Location
Hollywood's favorite location — where glaciers, volcanoes, and lava fields double as alien planets, fantasy realms, and remote wilderness.
Updated February 1, 2026By the Iceland.org Travel Team
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Film & Television
Visit the real locations from your favorite films.
Iceland has become one of the world's most sought-after filming destinations. Its otherworldly landscapes have appeared in blockbusters like Interstellar (filmed at Svínafellsjökull glacier), Game of Thrones (shot across dozens of Icelandic locations), The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Prometheus, Star Wars: Rogue One, Batman Begins, Oblivion, and the Will Ferrell Eurovision movie. The country's glaciers, black sand beaches, volcanic terrain, and dramatic light have convincingly doubled as alien planets, medieval fantasy kingdoms, and apocalyptic wastelands. Best of all, most filming locations are accessible to visitors.
Safety + sourcing
Last updated: 2026-02-01
Filming locations are on public and private land. Always respect barriers, stay on marked paths, and check access conditions before visiting remote glacier locations.
Sources to check
Sci-fi favorite
Alien planet stand-in
Interstellar, Prometheus, Star Wars, and Oblivion all used Iceland.
Visitor tip
Self-drive film tour
The Ring Road passes many famous filming locations.
Major Productions Filmed in Iceland
- Game of Thrones (2012–2019) — Þingvellir as 'The Bloody Gate', Skógafoss and Svínafellsjökull as 'Beyond the Wall', Grjótagjá cave as Jon/Ygritte scene, Mývatn as wildling territory
- Interstellar (2014) — Svínafellsjökull glacier doubled as ice planet 'Mann'. Filmed on the glacier tongue itself. Directed by Christopher Nolan
- Prometheus (2012) — Opening sequence filmed at Dettifoss waterfall and the Hekla volcanic area. Ridley Scott chose Iceland for its 'primordial Earth' look
- Star Wars: Rogue One (2016) — Black sand beach at Reynisfjara served as planet 'Lah'mu'. Forest battle scenes at Mýrdalssandur
- The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) — Ben Stiller skateboarded down a road near Seyðisfjörður. Scenes at Stykkishólmur, Grundarfjörður, and Vík
- Batman Begins (2005) — Svínafellsjökull glacier featured as the ice-training location for Bruce Wayne
- Oblivion (2013) — Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and Earl's Peak at Hrossaborg crater. Tom Cruise on-location
- Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020) — Set in Húsavík. The song 'Húsavík' was Oscar-nominated. The town erected a Jaja Ding Dong sign
- Tomb Raider (2018) — Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. Lara Croft kayaks among icebergs
- Flags of Our Fathers (2006), James Bond: Die Another Day (2002) — both used Jökulsárlón
Filming Locations You Can Visit
- Þingvellir National Park (64.2559°N, 21.1290°W) — GoT 'Bloody Gate' at Almannagjá rift. Free parking at P1. 45 min from Reykjavík
- Skógafoss waterfall (63.5320°N, 19.5113°W) — GoT stairway scene. 527 steps to the viewpoint. Free, open 24/7. 150 km from Reykjavík
- Svínafellsjökull glacier (64.0667°N, 16.8833°W) — Interstellar, Batman Begins. Accessible via Skaftafell visitor centre. Glacier hike tours from ~10,000 ISK
- Reynisfjara black sand beach (63.4043°N, 19.0714°W) — Star Wars: Rogue One, Vikings. Free. Beware sneaker waves
- Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon (64.0784°N, 16.2306°W) — James Bond, Tomb Raider, Batman. Boat tours ~6,000 ISK. Free to view from shore
- Dettifoss waterfall (65.8147°N, 16.3845°W) — Prometheus opening. Europe's most powerful waterfall. Free. Route 864 east side (paved)
- Stokksnes/Vestrahorn (64.2433°N, 14.9686°W) — Featured in numerous productions. Viking Village film set on-site. Entry fee ~900 ISK
- Grjótagjá cave (65.6267°N, 16.8830°W) — GoT intimate cave scene. Free to visit but no bathing (water too hot at ~50°C)
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