Norway on the Big Screen: Famous Film Locations You Can Visit
Norway’s landscapes are so dramatic, they’ve become stars in their own right. From icy planets to futuristic hideouts, filmmakers have turned fjords, mountains, and villages into unforgettable backdrops. Here’s your guide to Norway’s most iconic movie locations—and how to visit them.
1. Finse – Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
The icy planet Hoth was filmed in Finse, a remote mountain village near the Hardangerjøkulen glacier. Rebel bases, snowstorms, and AT-AT battles all took place here in 1979. You can reach Finse by train on the Oslo–Bergen line and hike the same frozen terrain.
2. Stadlandet – Dune
Paul Atreides walks the shores of Caladan—but it’s actually the beach at Stadlandet in Nordfjord. This windswept peninsula offers cinematic cliffs and ocean views, perfect for sci-fi fans and nature lovers alike.
3. Juvet Landscape Hotel, Valldal – Ex Machina
The sleek, secluded retreat in this AI thriller is real—and you can stay there. Juvet Landscape Hotel blends minimalist architecture with wild surroundings, making it one of Norway’s most unique accommodations.
4. Atlantic Road – No Time to Die
James Bond’s dramatic car chase was filmed on the Atlantic Road, a twisting stretch of bridges and causeways over the sea. It’s part of Norway’s National Scenic Routes and a must-drive for thrill seekers.
5. Bjorli & Rauma Railway – Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
When Scotland didn’t deliver snow, the Hogwarts Express rolled through Norway. The Rauma Railway near Bjorli provided the wintry backdrop for Harry and Ron’s train ride. You can ride the same line from Dombås to Åndalsnes.
6. Preikestolen – Mission: Impossible – Fallout
Tom Cruise dangled from the edge of this iconic cliff in a high-stakes fight scene. Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) towers over the Lysefjord and is one of Norway’s most popular hikes—just don’t try the stunt.
7. Oslo Opera House – Tenet
Christopher Nolan’s time-bending thriller features scenes atop the Oslo Opera House. Its sloped roof is open to the public and offers panoramic views of the city and fjord.
8. Geirangerfjord – The Wave
This disaster film was inspired by a real landslide threat in the Åkerneset mountain. The Geirangerfjord’s steep cliffs and waterfalls make it a natural set for cinematic catastrophe—and a stunning place to visit.
9. Sæbø & Trollstigen – Black Widow
Marvel’s Natasha Romanoff hides out in Sæbø, a quiet village on the Hjørundfjord. The film also features Trollstigen, a serpentine mountain road perfect for dramatic chase scenes.
10. Odda & Trolltunga – Ragnarok (Netflix)
This Norwegian series set in the fictional town of Edda was filmed in Odda, with key scenes at the jaw-dropping Trolltunga rock formation. Myth meets modern drama in this epic location.
Final Word
Norway’s landscapes don’t just support stories—they shape them. Whether you’re chasing Jedi footsteps or Bond’s tire tracks, these film locations offer a new way to explore the country: through the lens of cinema.