Iceland Filming Locations
Iceland's most romantic road movie
Ben Stiller's film used Iceland more extensively than almost any other Hollywood production — Skógafoss, Stykkishólmur, Snæfellsjökull, Seljalandsfoss and Reykjavík all feature prominently.
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Iceland segment — Walter Mitty's skateboarding journey
Directed by Ben Stiller
One of Iceland's largest waterfalls (60m drop, 25m wide). Featured in Thor: The Dark World and multiple music videos. The rainbow that forms on sunny days makes it one of Iceland's most iconic locations.
Also filmed here
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Walter Mitty arrives in Iceland — the church and village scenes
Directed by Ben Stiller
The iconic white church overlooking Vík appeared in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. The village is Iceland's southernmost settlement.
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Greenland airport and town scenes — Walter boards a helicopter
Directed by Ben Stiller
This charming fishing town on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula was used as the Greenlandic town of Nuuk in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
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Walter Mitty's volcanic adventure in Iceland
Directed by Ben Stiller
The mystical glacier-capped volcano on Snæfellsnes, immortalised by Jules Verne as the entrance to the Earth's centre. Appeared in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
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Various Reykjavík scenes
Directed by Ben Stiller
Iceland's capital has appeared in dozens of productions. Hallgrímskirkja church, Harpa concert hall, and the city streets have all been used as filming locations.
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Iceland travel montage
Directed by Ben Stiller
The iconic waterfall you can walk behind. Featured in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and multiple music videos.
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