Hardangerjøkulen Glacier (Finse) is a heritage property in Finse, Vestland, Norway seen on screen in Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (1980).
Location: Finse, Vestland, Norway
Verified facts
- Located in Finse, Vestland
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11413, SRC-11414 - Appeared in Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (movie, 1980)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11413, SRC-11414
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11413 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardangerj%C3%B8kulen (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11414 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/s/Star-Wars-5-The-Empire-Strikes-Back.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back filmed?
Hardangerjøkulen Glacier (Finse), in Finse, Vestland, is a real-world filming location used for Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back.
Where is Hardangerjøkulen Glacier (Finse) located?
Hardangerjøkulen Glacier (Finse) is located in Finse, Vestland.