Stykkishólmur is a landmark in Stykkishólmur, Western Region (Snæfellsnes Peninsula), Iceland, and a filming location for The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013). Built in 1990, it was designed by Jón Haraldsson.
Location: Stykkishólmur, Western Region (Snæfellsnes Peninsula), Iceland
Verified facts
- Located in Stykkishólmur, Western Region (Snæfellsnes Peninsula)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11714, SRC-11715, SRC-13419 - Appeared in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (movie, 2013)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11714, SRC-11715, SRC-13419 - Built in 1990
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-16025, SRC-16576, SRC-17570 - Designed by Jón Haraldsson
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-16025, SRC-16576, SRC-17570
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11714 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Secret_Life_of_Walter_Mitty_(2013_film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11715 — https://guidetoiceland.is/connect-with-locals/konstantin/filming-locations-of-secret-life- (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13419 — Iceland Review — The Secret Life of Walter Mitty in Iceland (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-16025 — https://guidetoiceland.is/travel-iceland/drive/stykkisholmskirkja-church (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16576 — https://verksyn.is/stykkisholmskirkja-2/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17570 — https://www.stykkisholmskirkja.is/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was The Secret Life of Walter Mitty filmed?
Stykkishólmur, in Stykkishólmur, Western Region (Snæfellsnes Peninsula), is a real-world filming location used for The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
Who designed Stykkishólmur?
Stykkishólmur was designed by Jón Haraldsson.
Where is Stykkishólmur located?
Stykkishólmur is located in Stykkishólmur, Western Region (Snæfellsnes Peninsula).