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Additional scenes on Mann's Planet and other distant worlds were filmed on the ice cap.
Vatnajökull Ice Cap
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Southeast Iceland, Iceland — 64.4178°N, 16.9800°WEurope's largest glacier by volume, Vatnajökull covers 8% of Iceland's entire land area. Its vast, featureless white expanse and extreme remoteness make it ideal for depicting alien worlds, post-apocalyptic tundra and the far reaches of space. Multiple major productions have used its various outlet glaciers.
Getting There
Various access points across South and Southeast Iceland. Guided tours required for glacier travel.
Productions Filmed at Vatnajökull Ice Cap
Batman Begins
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Background Himalayan sequences and wide establishing shots of the mountain training monastery.
The Midnight Sky
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The Skálafellsjökull outlet glacier (part of Vatnajökull) poses as an Arctic research station where Augustine Lofthouse works alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was filmed at Vatnajökull Ice Cap?
Interstellar (2014) — Additional scenes on Mann's Planet and other distant worlds were filmed on the ice cap. Batman Begins (2005) — Background Himalayan sequences and wide establishing shots of the mountain training monastery. The Midnight Sky (2020) — The Skálafellsjökull outlet glacier (part of Vatnajökull) poses as an Arctic research station where Augustine Lofthouse works alone.
Where is Vatnajökull Ice Cap in Iceland?
Vatnajökull Ice Cap (Vatnajökull) is located in Southeast Iceland, Iceland, at coordinates 64.4178°N, 16.9800°W. Various access points across South and Southeast Iceland. Guided tours required for glacier travel.
Which actors have filmed at Vatnajökull Ice Cap?
Notable actors who have filmed at Vatnajökull Ice Cap: Matthew McConaughey, Christian Bale, Liam Neeson, George Clooney, Felicity Jones. Director: Christopher Nolan, George Clooney.
How do I visit Vatnajökull Ice Cap?
Various access points across South and Southeast Iceland. Guided tours required for glacier travel.