The otherworldly coloured landscape represents a dark elf realm in the Nine Realms.
Landmannalaugar
Highlands, Iceland — 63.9921°N, 19.0633°WA highland oasis of rainbow-coloured rhyolite mountains, natural hot springs and obsidian lava fields in the Fjallabak Nature Reserve. The landscape's extraordinary colours — reds, greens, yellows and blacks — make it unlike anywhere else on Earth, and film productions use it to suggest alien or fantasy realms.
Getting There
Only accessible in summer (June–September) via 4WD vehicles on F-roads. Camping available.
Productions Filmed at Landmannalaugar
Frequently Asked Questions
What was filmed at Landmannalaugar?
Thor: The Dark World (2013) — The otherworldly coloured landscape represents a dark elf realm in the Nine Realms.
Where is Landmannalaugar in Iceland?
Landmannalaugar (Landmannalaugar) is located in Highlands, Iceland, at coordinates 63.9921°N, 19.0633°W. Only accessible in summer (June–September) via 4WD vehicles on F-roads. Camping available.
Which actors have filmed at Landmannalaugar?
Notable actors who have filmed at Landmannalaugar: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston. Director: Alan Taylor.
How do I visit Landmannalaugar?
Only accessible in summer (June–September) via 4WD vehicles on F-roads. Camping available.