Batman Begins
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The Himalayan training ground where Bruce Wayne trained with the League of Shadows. The frozen lake sword-fight scene was filmed here.
Svínafellsjökull Glacier
Svínafellsjökull
Southeast Iceland, Iceland — 64.0128°N, 16.8772°WKnown as 'Hollywood Glacier', Svínafellsjökull is one of the most filmed locations on Earth. Part of Vatnajökull National Park, its dramatic ice formations, crevasses and stark white expanse have stood in for alien worlds, the Himalayas, and frozen dystopias across dozens of productions.
Getting There
Accessible via Ring Road, Skaftafell area. Guided glacier walks available.
Productions Filmed at Svínafellsjökull Glacier
Interstellar
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Used as Mann's Planet, the icy alien world where Cooper and crew land. Appeared extensively in promotional material.
Game of Thrones
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Wildlings north of the Wall, Night's Watch treks through the frozen landscape in Seasons 2 and 3.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was filmed at Svínafellsjökull Glacier?
Batman Begins (2005) — The Himalayan training ground where Bruce Wayne trained with the League of Shadows. The frozen lake sword-fight scene was filmed here. Interstellar (2014) — Used as Mann's Planet, the icy alien world where Cooper and crew land. Appeared extensively in promotional material. Game of Thrones (2012) — Wildlings north of the Wall, Night's Watch treks through the frozen landscape in Seasons 2 and 3.
Where is Svínafellsjökull Glacier in Iceland?
Svínafellsjökull Glacier (Svínafellsjökull) is located in Southeast Iceland, Iceland, at coordinates 64.0128°N, 16.8772°W. Accessible via Ring Road, Skaftafell area. Guided glacier walks available.
Which actors have filmed at Svínafellsjökull Glacier?
Notable actors who have filmed at Svínafellsjökull Glacier: Christian Bale, Liam Neeson, Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Kit Harington, Peter Dinklage, Emilia Clarke. Director: Christopher Nolan.
How do I visit Svínafellsjökull Glacier?
Accessible via Ring Road, Skaftafell area. Guided glacier walks available.