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Seyðisfjörður & Fjarðarheiði Pass — filming location in East Iceland, Iceland

Seyðisfjörður & Fjarðarheiði Pass

Seyðisfjörður

East Iceland, Iceland — 65.2607°N, 14.0130°W

One of Iceland's most beautiful fjord towns, Seyðisfjörður sits at the end of a long fjord in the East Iceland. The winding mountain road Fjarðarheiði over the pass featured one of cinema's most joyful sequences — Ben Stiller skateboarding down the empty road in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.

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Getting There

Route 93 from Egilsstaðir leads over Fjarðarheiði and down to Seyðisfjörður. Year-round but pass can close in winter storms.

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Productions Filmed at Seyðisfjörður & Fjarðarheiði Pass

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty ()
IMDb 7.3/10
ComedyDramaAdventure

Director: Ben Stiller

Cast: Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, Sean Penn

The iconic skateboarding scene where Walter Mitty rides a longboard down the mountain road toward Seyðisfjörður — one of cinema's most uplifting travel moments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was filmed at Seyðisfjörður & Fjarðarheiði Pass?

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) — The iconic skateboarding scene where Walter Mitty rides a longboard down the mountain road toward Seyðisfjörður — one of cinema's most uplifting travel moments.

Where is Seyðisfjörður & Fjarðarheiði Pass in Iceland?

Seyðisfjörður & Fjarðarheiði Pass (Seyðisfjörður) is located in East Iceland, Iceland, at coordinates 65.2607°N, 14.0130°W. Route 93 from Egilsstaðir leads over Fjarðarheiði and down to Seyðisfjörður. Year-round but pass can close in winter storms.

Which actors have filmed at Seyðisfjörður & Fjarðarheiði Pass?

Notable actors who have filmed at Seyðisfjörður & Fjarðarheiði Pass: Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, Sean Penn. Director: Ben Stiller.

How do I visit Seyðisfjörður & Fjarðarheiði Pass?

Route 93 from Egilsstaðir leads over Fjarðarheiði and down to Seyðisfjörður. Year-round but pass can close in winter storms.

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