Visit famous film sites – Majestic Fjords self-drive trip
Iceland Travel
Visit locations where more than 25 major movies and TV shows were filmed on this Icelandic driving holiday.
Our “Majestic Fjords” self-drive itinerary lets you “collect” an amazing variety of film locations from some very famous film productions. You’ll visit all the major highlights of the island, along with the unique and less-travelled Eastfjords and Westfjords.
many popular films and television programmes. Iceland has played the role of Greenland, the Himalayas, Siberia, Norway, the USA, Iwo Jima, and more. It also has portrayed imaginary worlds, whether a remote planet or a fantasy land from a lost time. Sometimes Iceland has even played itself!
Our “Majestic Fjords” self-drive itinerary lets you “collect” an amazing variety of locations from some very famous film productions. You’ll visit all the major highlights of the island, along with the unique and less-travelled Eastfjords and Westfjords.
This is a comprehensive itinerary, but we also have shorter driving holidays that highlight areas used as film locations.
Day 1: Arrival and Reykjanes Peninsula
Collect your rental car at the airport and proceed to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time in Iceland, we suggest that you explore the Reykjanes Peninsula before you head to the hotel.
Film locations
- True Detective: Night Country – Reykjanes Peninsula and Keflavík
- Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves – Fagridalsfjall volcano is a backdrop
- Flags of Our Fathers – Sandvík Beach
- Eurovision Song Contest – Reykjanes coastline
Day 2: Golden Circle
Today, you’ll visit the Golden Circle natural wonders: Þingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall, and Geysir hot spring area. Overnight in the Golden Circle area.
Film locations
- Game of Thrones Season 4 – Þingvellir National Park
- Frozen 2 – Þingvellir National Park for animator inspiration
Day 3: South Shore
Drive along the spectacular south coast and view highlights along the way such as Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls. View the black sand beach and basalt formations of Reynisfjara. Overnight in the Kirkjubæjarklaustur area.
Film locations
- Skógafoss waterfall - filming location for Game of Thrones, Vikings series season 5, Eurovision Song Contest, Frozen 2, Thor: the Dark World
- Seljalandsfoss - location for Lost in Space Season 2
- Reynisfjara - location for Lost in Space, Star Wars: Rogue One, Vikings Season 5, Noah, Star Trek: Into Darkness
- Captain America: Civil War was filmed in the Vík area
- Take a detour to Þjórsárdalur valley where Game of Thrones was filmed.
Day 4: Southern Vatnajökull National Park
Today you will be in the southern area of Vatnajökull National Park, named after Europe’s largest glacier. Visit the park’s amazing Skaftafell, a green oasis nestled between glaciers. Visit the shimmering icebergs of Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon. Continue, perhaps taking a detour to the beautiful and much photographed Vestrahorn mountain. Overnight in the Höfn area.
Film locations
- The Secret Life of Walter Mitty was filmed in Vatnajökull National Park’s Skaftafell area.
- The area around Svínafellsjökull glacier - location for Batman Begins, The Northman, and Interstellar.
- Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon - location for Lara Croft: Tomb Rider, James Bond: Die Another Day, James Bond: A View to a Kill.
- The Witcher Blood Origins series - Stokksnes Viking Village and near Vestrarhorn mountain.
- Vestrahorn – also location for The Northman, Frozen 2, and Stardust.
Day 5: Iceland’s Eastfjords
Drive through the spectacular Eastfjords region with towering mountains and charming fishing villages. Overnight in the Eastfjords area.
Film locations
- Fortitude television series - Reyðarfjörður town.
- The Secret Life of Walter Mitty - Seyðisfjörður area.
Day 6: Northern Vatnajökull National Park
Today you will be in the northern area of Vatnajökull National Park, which has its own distinctive look. Visit the mighty Dettifoss waterfall. Explore the impressive horse-shoe-shaped Ásbyrgi canyon. Drive to the Húsavík, a town famous for whale watching. Overnight in Húsavík or Lake Mývatn area.
Film locations
- Dettifoss waterfall - location for Prometheus and Oblivion.
- Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga was filmed in Húsavík. The town played a main role in the movie.
Day 7: Lake Mývatn – Akureyri – Siglufjörður
Spend the day exploring the natural wonders of Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area. Visit Goðafoss, the Waterfall of the Gods. Take some time to enjoy Akureyri, Iceland’s colourful northern “capital.” Drive along the Troll Peninsula, where steep Icelandic mountains look towards the sea. The town of Siglufjörður has many beautifully restored buildings. Overnight in Northwestern Iceland.
Film locations
- The Mývatn area - location for Game of Thrones, Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Star Wars: Rogue One, Fast and Furious 8.
- The thriller series Trapped was filmed in Siglufjörður.
- True Detective: Night Country was filmed in Dalvík village and Akureyri.
- The Murder at the End of the World series was filmed in the Troll Peninsula.
Day 8: Skagafjörður
Head into Skagafjörður Fjord. Explore this fascinating area renowned for horse breeding and medieval history. The manor farm of Glaumbær is a turf home that dates back to the 18th century. Glaumbær was an inspiration for Hannah Kent’s famous novel Burial Rites, now a film in production. Overnight stay in the Laugarbakki area.
Day 9: Northern Westfjords
Today you’ll enter into a part of Iceland most visitors never experience: the hauntingly beautiful, remote Westfjords. Visit Hólmavík, a village renowned for its museum of witchcraft. Take your time with the drive and enjoy the amazing views. Overnight in the Ísafjörður area.
Film location
- Justice League - Djúpavík village in the Strandir area.
Day 10: Ísafjörður
Spend time in Ísafjörður and the surrounding area. Bolungarvík has a renovated fishing camp from the 19th century that shows you how people made their living, fishing from wooden row boats. A pleasant activity to try in the area is sea kayaking in the calm, peaceful fjord waters. Overnight in the Ísafjörður area.
Day 11: Westfjords
View the stunning multi-tiered Dynjandi waterfall, one of the symbols of the region. Visit Látrabjarg cliffs, the westernmost point in Europe. In the summer, these high sea cliffs are teeming with millions of puffins, gannets, guillemots, and razorbills. Overnight in the Flókalundur area.
Day 12: Southern Westfjords to Snæfellsnes
Today you have two options. Driving: Drive along the coast of Barðarströnd and into West Iceland. Ferry option: Head to Brjánslækur ferry dock. Sail with the ferry Baldur across Breiðafjörður bay with its countless islands and rich birdlife. Overnight on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula.
Day 13: Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Borgarfjörður
Continue around the Snæfellsnes peninsula. Keep an eye out for Kirkjufell, Iceland’s most photographed mountain. Make a stop at the rocky beach of Djúpalónssandur as well as the magnificent columnar basalt rock formations at Arnarstapi. The crown jewel of the region is Snæfellsjökull, a glacier-topped volcano. Explore Borgarfjörður, a charming area of volcanic landscapes and Viking history. Overnight in Reykjavík.
Film locations
- Kirkjufell mountain portrayed The Arrow Mountain in Game of Thrones.
- The Secret Life of Walter Mitty filmed in Grundarfjörður town
- Djúpalónssandur beach – location for Frozen 2.
- Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008) was filmed in Snæfellsjökull National Park.
Day 14: Departure from Iceland
Drive back to Keflavík International Airport.
Included
- Accommodation in a standard room for 13 nights
- Icelandic-style breakfast (except arrival day)
- Rental car for 13 days with unlimited mileage, CDW, theft protection and VAT
- Free in-car unlimited Wi-Fi to help you navigate with your personal mobile device
- Car pick-up/drop-off at Keflavík International Airport
- Authorisation for two people to drive the rental car during your trip
- Our Iceland Travel App
- Kolviður carbon offsetting
- Customer care service during office hours
- 24-hour Iceland Travel emergency line assistance while you are in Iceland
- Service fee and taxes
Not Included
- Breakfast on arrival day
- International airfare
- Personal travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Petrol/Gasoline
- Tolls (tunnels, roads, and other route tolls), unless specified. More information
- Ferry across Breiðafjörður Bay (can be added into the package)
- Admissions and activities other than those noted in itinerary
- Beverages, snacks, lunches, dinners unless otherwise noted in itinerary
- Guaranteed early check-in (check-in time for most hotels in Iceland starts between 14:00 (2:00pm) and 16:00 (4:00pm)
- Guaranteed late check-out
- Any service not specifically listed under "Included"
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