The iconic skateboarding scene where Walter Mitty rides a longboard down the mountain road toward Seyðisfjörður — one of cinema's most uplifting travel moments.
Seyðisfjörður & Fjarðarheiði Pass
Seyðisfjörður
East Iceland, Iceland — 65.2607°N, 14.0130°WOne 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.
Getting There
Route 93 from Egilsstaðir leads over Fjarðarheiði and down to Seyðisfjörður. Year-round but pass can close in winter storms.
Productions Filmed at Seyðisfjörður & Fjarðarheiði Pass
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.