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Frozen 2 (2019)

Where Frozen 2 says it takes place, and where it was really shot.

An animated film with no film set: the real places behind Arendelle, from Oslo's fortress to Karasjok's autumn forests and Iceland's black beaches

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Frozen 2
Photo: Bjørn Erik Pedersen · CC BY 2.5 · Wikimedia Commons

Scenes and places

The dam that was meant as a gift

King Agnarr tells young Elsa and Anna how their grandfather built a dam in Northuldra land as a gift of peace. A fight broke out and a wall of mist trapped everyone in the forest. It sets up the mystery the sisters will chase.

Set in The dam in Northuldra land — A dam built by Arendelle's old king in the Northuldra homeland, shown in a bedtime story.

Autumn in Arendelle

Three years after her coronation, Elsa celebrates autumn with Anna, Olaf, Kristoff and Sven. One night she hears a mysterious voice calling her, and she cannot ignore it.

Set in Arendelle — The fictional kingdom beside a fjord where Elsa is queen.

Filmed at Akershus Fortress, Oslo (Akershus Fortress, Oslo, Norway) — Norwegian castle named by the filmmakers as inspiration for the castle (first film; same for the second is not stated). Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: In central Oslo on the harbor, open to visitors.

Filmed at Bryggen, Bergen (Bryggen, Bergen, Norway) — Wharf houses named as inspiration for the harbor town. Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: On the harbor front in the center of Bergen.

Filmed at Nærøyfjord (Nærøyfjord, Aurland, Norway) — Fjord linked to the kingdom's setting (Nærøyfjord per English Wikipedia on the first film, Sognefjord per the press release). Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: Fjord cruises run from Flåm and Gudvangen.

Into the Enchanted Forest

Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff and Sven follow the voice north. The mist parts at Elsa's touch, and inside they meet the Northuldra and a troop of Arendellian soldiers still at odds.

Set in The Enchanted Forest and Northuldra camp — A mist-sealed autumn forest home to the Northuldra people and the four elemental spirits.

Filmed at Autumn forest near Karasjok (Finnmark, Karasjok, Norway) — Where the designers walked autumn forests for the look of the Enchanted Forest. Coordinates are the municipality center. Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: Karasjok is in Finnmark, in Arctic Norway.

Filmed at Sami reindeer-herding siida near Karasjok (Finnmark, Karasjok, Norway) — Visit by the team to a Sami siida. The press release does not say it was a model for the Northuldra camp. Exact siida location unknown. Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: Not stated.

The parents' wrecked ship

Past the forest, Elsa, Anna and Olaf find their parents' wrecked ship and a map with a route to Ahtohallan. It shows the sisters that their parents were chasing the same answers.

Set in Shore where the ship lies — A remote shore where the wreck of the royal ship lies.

Filmed at Djúpalónssandur, Snæfellsnes (Djúpalónssandur, Snæfellsnes, Iceland) — A black pebble beach whose landscapes and palette the director reportedly confirmed as inspiration (single source, not tied to this scene). Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: On the south-west coast of the Snæfellsnes peninsula, Iceland.

The Dark Sea

Elsa goes on alone and meets the Nøkk, the water spirit guarding the sea to Ahtohallan. She has to tame it to continue.

Set in The Dark Sea — A black stormy sea guarded by the water spirit.

Filmed at Reynisfjara, South Iceland (Reynisfjara, Vík í Mýrdal, Iceland) — Black sand beach the Lava Centre says the trailer scenery resembles (single source). Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: Beside Vík í Mýrdal on Iceland's south coast. Sneaker waves are dangerous; stay back from the water.

Ahtohallan, the river of memory

Elsa reaches Ahtohallan, the glacier-bound river said to hold the answers about the past. It is where she learns what the voice calling her really is.

Set in Ahtohallan — A mythical river of memory inside a glacier.

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