Set-Jetting 2025: Norway’s Most Cinematic Travel Locations from Ex Machina to Mission: Impossible

Norway’s landscapes are so surreal, they’ve become stars in their own right. From icy planets and spy hideouts to wizard trains and futuristic retreats, Norway has hosted some of cinema’s most unforgettable scenes. And now, travelers are following the cameras—set-jetting their way through fjords, cliffs, and Arctic skies.

Juvet Landscape Hotel – Ex Machina

This minimalist retreat in Valldal played the role of a billionaire’s AI compound. With glass walls and forest silence, it’s one of Norway’s most iconic film locations—and you can actually stay there.

Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) – Mission: Impossible – Fallout

Tom Cruise’s cliffside fight scene was filmed atop this dramatic rock formation overlooking Lysefjord. It’s a popular hike, but don’t try the stunt.

Finse & Hardangerjøkulen Glacier – Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

The icy planet Hoth was filmed in Finse, a remote mountain village accessible by train. Rebel bases and AT-AT battles were staged on the glacier in 1979.

Rauma Railway – Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

When Scotland lacked snow, the Hogwarts Express rolled through Norway. The Rauma Railway near Bjorli provided the wintry backdrop for Harry’s journey.

Atlantic Road – No Time to Die

James Bond’s high-speed car chase was filmed on this twisting stretch of bridges and causeways over the sea. It’s part of Norway’s National Scenic Routes.

Frøya & Titran – Everybody Hates Johan & Gold Run

This coastal community in Trøndelag has become a rising star in Norwegian cinema. With raw nature and strong local identity, Frøya was recently named an Emerging Location at the Global Production Awards.

Odda & Trolltunga – Ragnarok (Netflix)

Set in the fictional town of Edda, this series was filmed in Odda and features scenes at the jaw-dropping Trolltunga rock formation. Myth meets modern drama.

Oslo Opera House – Tenet

Christopher Nolan’s time-bending thriller opens atop the sloped roof of Oslo’s Opera House. It’s open to the public and offers panoramic city views.

Stadlandet – Dune

Paul Atreides walks the shores of Caladan—but it’s actually the beach at Stadlandet in Nordfjord. Windswept and cinematic, it’s perfect for sci-fi fans.

Final Word

Set-jetting isn’t just about visiting film locations—it’s about stepping into stories. In Norway, the scenery doesn’t just support the plot—it shapes it. Whether you’re chasing Jedi footsteps or Bond’s tire tracks, these cinematic landscapes are ready for their close-up—and yours.