5 Real Life Icelandic “Game Of Thrones” Filming Destinations

Kirkjufell, Iceland. Photo by Martin Jernberg on Unsplash

A lot of thought went into choosing the settings where Game of Thrones would be filmed. Many of the most memorable shots from the series were filmed in Iceland and you can visit these destinations in real life if you want to prove yourself to be the rightful superfan of the Iron Throne.

Thingvellir National Park

Although the gate itself was edited in, this rocky national park in Iceland is where the “Bloody Gate” scenes were filmed.

Kirkjufell

North of the wall is an arrowhead shaped mountain. This is filmed off the north coast of Iceland and to be honest, it is even more breathtaking in real life than it is on the show.

Hengill

This is the scenic spot where that epic showdown between Brienne of Tarth and The Hound went down.

Stakkholtsgja

The climactic attack on the men who ventured north of The Wall in season seven was shot at Stakkholtsgja in Iceland.

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Dyrhólaey

Do you recognize this distinctive rock at Eastwatch-by-the-Sea? You can visit it in Iceland in real life.