Photograph by Thomas Linkel, Redux · National Geographic
Where was The Empire Strikes Back filmed?
The Empire Strikes Back was filmed in Norway. We hold 2 confirmed locations, including Finse and Hardangerjøkulen Glacier. 2 of them are open to visitors.
On screen: Hoth is Finse, Finse and Hoth is Hardangerjøkulen Glacier, Finse.
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Common questions
Where was The Empire Strikes Back filmed?
The Empire Strikes Back was filmed in Norway. We hold 2 confirmed locations, including Finse and Hardangerjøkulen Glacier. 2 of them are open to visitors. On screen: Hoth is Finse, Finse and Hoth is Hardangerjøkulen Glacier, Finse.
Can you visit the Empire Strikes Back filming locations?
2 of the 2 locations are open to visitors. The rest are private homes, working studios or restricted sites — each page says which.
How many Empire Strikes Back filming locations are there?
We hold 2 confirmed locations across 1 country.
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