The extraordinary opening sequence where an Engineer alien sacrifices himself at the falls, seeding life on Earth. One of cinema's most iconic openings.
Dettifoss Waterfall
Dettifoss
North Iceland, Islandia — 65.8147°N, 16.3847°WEurope's most powerful waterfall thunders with tremendous force through the Jökulsárgljúfur canyon in North Iceland. The raw, primordial power of Dettifoss made it the perfect choice for the opening scene of Prometheus, where it represents the very origins of life on Earth.
Cómo llegar
Accessible via Route 862 (east bank paved) or Route 864 (west bank gravel). 1km walk from car park.
Producciones filmadas en Dettifoss Waterfall
Used in battle sequences throughout the film as part of the Nine Realms landscapes.
Preguntas Frecuentes
¿Qué se filmó en Dettifoss Waterfall?
Prometheus (2012) — The extraordinary opening sequence where an Engineer alien sacrifices himself at the falls, seeding life on Earth. One of cinema's most iconic openings. Thor: The Dark World (2013) — Used in battle sequences throughout the film as part of the Nine Realms landscapes.
¿Dónde está Dettifoss Waterfall en Islandia?
Dettifoss Waterfall (Dettifoss) se encuentra en North Iceland, Islandia, en las coordenadas 65.8147°N, 16.3847°W. Accessible via Route 862 (east bank paved) or Route 864 (west bank gravel). 1km walk from car park.
¿Qué actores han filmado en Dettifoss Waterfall?
Actores destacados que han filmado en Dettifoss Waterfall: Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron, Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston. Director: Ridley Scott, Alan Taylor.
¿Cómo visitar Dettifoss Waterfall?
Accessible via Route 862 (east bank paved) or Route 864 (west bank gravel). 1km walk from car park.