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Vatnajökull glacier

Skaftafell · Iceland  ·  Glacier on Jon Snow's trek

Game of Thrones filmed at Vatnajökull glacier, Skaftafell. This glacier in southern Iceland was used for Jon Snow's trek beyond the Wall. On screen it's beyond the Wall.

Where to go

64.1277, -16.200346

Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is an area, not a spot. The coordinate is its middle, so use it to navigate to the place and not to line up a shot.

Good to know

Title
Game of Thrones (2011)
On screen
beyond the Wall
In real life
Vatnajökull glacier, Skaftafell
Can you visit?
Access not confirmed
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did Game of Thrones film at Vatnajökull glacier?
At 64.1277, -16.200346 in Skaftafell. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is an area, not a spot. The coordinate is its middle, so use it to navigate to the place and not to line up a shot.
Can you visit Vatnajökull glacier?
Access not confirmed.
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