Game of Thrones Filming Locations in Iceland

If you’ve ever dreamed of standing where Jon Snow, the Wildlings, and White Walkers once roamed, Iceland is the place to be. From frozen glaciers that became the lands Beyond the Wall to waterfalls where dragons soared, the country’s raw, dramatic scenery played a starring role throughout the series. In this guide, you’ll find the exact locations featured in Game of Thrones - complete with the season, episode, and scene they appeared in - so you can relive iconic moments while exploring some of Iceland’s most breathtaking landscapes.

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Game of Thrones Filming Locations in Iceland

1. Svínafellsjökull Glacier

• Landmark: Svínafellsjökull Glacier (Skaftafell)

• Season/Episode: Season 2, Episode 7, "A Man Without Honor"

• Scene: Representation of the snowy landscapes Beyond the Wall

  

2. Mýrdalsjökull Glacier

• Landmark: Mýrdalsjökull Glacier near Vík

• Season/Episode: Season 2, Episode 5, "The Ghost of Harrenhal"

• Scene: Portrayed “The Fist of the First Men,” a frozen defensive position for the Night’s Watch

  

3. Grjótagjá Cave

• Landmark: Grjótagjá (lava cave, geothermal spring near Mývatn)

• Season/Episode: Season 3, Episode 5, "Kissed by Fire"

• Scene: The intimate cave where Jon and Ygritte share their famous romantic moment

  

4. Dimmuborgir / Höfði (Lake Mývatn area)

• Landmark: Dimmuborgir lava formations and Höfði

• Season/Episode: Season 3, various episodes

• Scene: Wildling camp and scenes with Sam and Mormont under attack by White Walkers

  

5. Þingvellir National Park

• Landmark: Thingvellir (Þingvellir) National Park

• Season/Episode: Season 4, Episode 10, "The Children"

• Scene: Bran meets the Three-Eyed Raven; the Hound vs. Brienne fight scene was also filmed here

6. Þórufoss Waterfall

• Landmark: Þórufoss Waterfall (east of Þingvellir)

• Season/Episode: Season 4, Episode 6, "The Laws of Gods and Men"

• Scene: A goat is barbecued by Drogon—this dramatic moment took place here

7. Kirkjufell Mountain

• Landmark: Kirkjufell (aka “Arrowhead Mountain”) on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula

• Seasons/Episodes:

  • Season 6: Bran’s vision of the first White Walker

  • Season 7, Episode 6, "Beyond the Wall" — the return-to-Westeros trek features the mountain

8. Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach & Dyrhólaey

• Landmark: Reynisfjara Beach and nearby Dyrhólaey cliffs

• Season/Episode: Season 7, Episode 5, "Eastwatch"

• Scene: Eastwatch-by-the-Sea—Jon, Jorah, and Gendry arrive at this Night’s Watch stronghold

9. Stakkholtsgjá Canyon

• Landmark: Stakkholtsgjá Canyon, Þórsmörk area

• Season/Episode: Season 7, Episode 6, "Beyond the Wall"

• Scene: Jon’s group’s tense Wight hunt and ambush in the snow-filled canyon

  

10. Skógafoss Waterfall

• Landmark: Skógafoss, South Coast

• Season/Episode: Season 8, Episode 1, "Winterfell"

• Scene: Jon and Daenerys land at the waterfall on dragons and share a kiss