Iceland has typically been described as a particular place with landscapes that can make you surprise in case you are on one other planet. On my second go to to this distinctive nation in November this 12 months, I had extra alternatives to discover extra off worldly places in Iceland. It’s no surprise that many motion pictures are filmed in Iceland, particularly motion pictures with scenes on alien planets or unique landscapes. So listed here are 5 locations on my current journey which can make you suppose that you’re on one other planet.
Hverir
Geothermal areas are fascinating and might resemble landscapes from different planets. Iceland, with its volcanic exercise, gives quite a few geothermal areas to discover. One such location is Hverir, the place you’ll discover a putting panorama adorned with vents and craters. The sight is so mesmerizing that it might transport you to the Moon, or maybe the scorching floor of Mercury or Venus.
Lake Mývatn
Not removed from Hverir is Lake Mývatn. It is a lake stuffed with many small islands and craters. The craters had been shaped not from lava popping out of the bottom however from steam explosions when lava flowed over the lake eons in the past. You may be surrounded by quite a few craters, similar to in case you are on the floor of the Moon.
With its craters and lava fields, its no surprise that motion pictures that had been filmed right here within the Lake Mývatn space. These embrace Sport of Thrones, Quick & Livid 8, and Noah. The lava fields and craters undoubtedly lend a fantasy world vibe.
Jökulsárlón & Diamond Seashore
Jökulsárlón also referred to as the Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Seashore are well-liked vacationer spots in Iceland. Their pure magnificence is well-known and moreover additionally they look very unique in an alien means.
When you wished to go to an ice planet and questioned how it will appear like, that is the place to be. In truth, quite a few Star Wars motion pictures had been filmed in Iceland like Rogue One and The Pressure Awakens. The ice planet of Hoth in The Empire Strikes Again was filmed right here too. Lara Croft Tomb Raider had scenes filmed at Jökulsárlón.
Gígjagjá (Yoda Cave)
It is a small cave discovered alongside the south coast of Iceland. Whereas this cave itself isn’t that a lot of an off world surprise, as soon as you might be inside you will notice the sunshine, actually.
This cave was really featured within the opening scene of Rogue One and lots of Star Wars followers visiting Iceland make it some extent to cease right here.
Reynisfjara
That is the well-known black sand seaside close to the city of Vik in South Iceland. Normally when folks say they visited the black sand seaside in Iceland, they’re referring to this one.
Scenes from Captain America Civil Battle had been filmed round Vik. I can’t appear to recollect any acquainted locations, so perhaps a rewatch is so as.
There are various extra locations in Iceland that will make you suppose you might be on one other planet. However I believe these 5 locations should not solely out worldly sufficient however they’re additionally straightforward to get to, as they lie alongside the favored Ring Highway.