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Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon — filming location in Southeast Iceland, Iceland

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Jökulsárlón

Southeast Iceland, Iceland — 64.0480°N, 16.1796°W

A breathtaking glacial lake filled with floating icebergs calved from the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier, Jökulsárlón has featured in more James Bond films than any actor. The drifting blue-white icebergs against the dark water create a scene of ethereal beauty that has captivated filmmakers for decades.

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Getting There

On the Ring Road between Höfn and Skaftafell. Boat tours available in summer.

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Productions Filmed at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

A View to a Kill ()
IMDb 6.4/10
ActionThriller

Director: John Glen

Cast: Roger Moore, Grace Jones, Christopher Walken

The opening pre-credits sequence posing as Siberia, with James Bond skiing across the frozen lagoon.

Die Another Day ()
IMDb 6.1/10
ActionThriller

Director: Lee Tamahori

Cast: Pierce Brosnan, Halle Berry

The spectacular Ice Palace sequences. The lagoon doubles as a remote Arctic location.

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider ()
IMDb 5.8/10
ActionAdventure

Director: Simon West

Cast: Angelina Jolie

Lara Croft sails among the icebergs of the glacial lagoon in a memorable action sequence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was filmed at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon?

A View to a Kill (1985) — The opening pre-credits sequence posing as Siberia, with James Bond skiing across the frozen lagoon. Die Another Day (2002) — The spectacular Ice Palace sequences. The lagoon doubles as a remote Arctic location. Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) — Lara Croft sails among the icebergs of the glacial lagoon in a memorable action sequence.

Where is Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon in Iceland?

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon (Jökulsárlón) is located in Southeast Iceland, Iceland, at coordinates 64.0480°N, 16.1796°W. On the Ring Road between Höfn and Skaftafell. Boat tours available in summer.

Which actors have filmed at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon?

Notable actors who have filmed at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon: Roger Moore, Grace Jones, Christopher Walken, Pierce Brosnan, Halle Berry, Angelina Jolie. Director: John Glen, Lee Tamahori, Simon West.

How do I visit Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon?

On the Ring Road between Höfn and Skaftafell. Boat tours available in summer.

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