Falljökull and Skaftafellsjökull are awesome alternatives that tourism companies are using these days. Svínafellsjökull GlacierĮven though you can’t go on that particular glacier right now, you can imagine that you are beyond the wall if you walk on one of the other glaciers in the area. However, they are taking precautions by making Svínafellsjökull off limits. Authorities don’t know if the rock fall will happen soon or in the next ten years. The unfortunate part is that the glacier is no longer accessible because there is danger of a nearby mountain crumbling and breaking up the ice on the glacier. In fact, it is called the “Hollywood glacier” by some. A decent amount of well known movies have been shot on that glacier. To depict the harsh, cold and stunning world beyond the wall in Game of Thrones, the show filmed on Svínafellsjökull glacier. It is part of the Vatnajökull National Park, and it is home to gigantic glaciers and awesome hiking trails. I have been fortunate to visit the Skaftafell area numerous times since moving to Iceland. The filming takes place in Skaftafell along the south coast. Iceland has not appeared in every season of the show, but the first time the country made its appearance is during season 2. Season 2 Beyond the Wall – Svínafellsjökull Glacier in Skaftafell Even if you are not a fan of the show, the places on the list of where the scenes were shot are beautiful and worth checking out if you plan to visit. I am also including film locations that have been confirmed for the upcoming season. In anticipation of the season 8 premiere for Game of Thrones on April 14th, I have decided to dedicate this episode to sharing the location of where the scenes for the show were filmed in Iceland.
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