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Where was Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back filmed?
Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back was filmed in the United Kingdom and Norway. We hold 2 confirmed locations, including Hardangerjøkulen Glacier and Elstree Studios. 1 of them are open to visitors.
On screen: Hoth is Hardangerjøkulen Glacier, Finse.
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Common questions
Where was Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back filmed?
Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back was filmed in the United Kingdom and Norway. We hold 2 confirmed locations, including Hardangerjøkulen Glacier and Elstree Studios. 1 of them are open to visitors. On screen: Hoth is Hardangerjøkulen Glacier, Finse.
Can you visit the Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back filming locations?
1 of the 2 locations are open to visitors. The rest are private homes, working studios or restricted sites — each page says which.
How many Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back filming locations are there?
We hold 2 confirmed locations across 2 countries.
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