The film 'The Northman' was filmed in Ireland and the USA.

Filming Locations:

Five Fingers Beach

In the Movie

Scene where Amleth, Olga, and others arrive at the beach.

In Reality

The scene was filmed A little CGI was used to create the desired set. A few additional sharp rocks were added to the shoreline in the background.

Clandeboye Estate - Forest

In the Movie

Scene where Young Amleth, who has just attended a ceremony with his father, sees his uncle Fjölnir kill his father, King Aurvandil.

In Reality

The scene was filmed The building in the scene was created for the film in the forested part of the estate. Clandeboye Estate is a country estate in Bangor, near Belfast. It was home to Lindy, Marchioness of Dufferin, and Ava, widow of the last marquess, until her death in October 2020. The estate, first settled in 1674, was originally called Ballyleidy, after the townland in which it sits. The current Clandeboye House was built in 1801-1804 to a design by Robert Woodgate. Its grounds include woodlands, formal and walled gardens, lawns, a lake, and 250 hectares (620 acres) of farmland.

Clandeboye Estate

In the Movie

Scene where Amleth and his men attack a village and brutally kill everyone.

In Reality

The scene was filmed A village was created on the estate grounds specifically for the film. Clandeboye Estate is a country estate in Bangor, near Belfast. It was home to Lindy, Marchioness of Dufferin, and Ava, widow of the last marquess, until her death in October 2020. The estate, first settled in 1674, was originally called Ballyleidy, after the townland in which it sits. The current Clandeboye House was built in 1801-1804 to a design by Robert Woodgate. Its grounds include woodlands, formal and walled gardens, lawns, a lake, and 250 hectares (620 acres) of farmland.

Mourne Mountains

In the Movie

Scene where Amleth first plays this game.

In Reality

The scene was filmed Filming equipment had to be delivered by helicopter. The Mourne Mountains are also called the Mournes or Mountains of Mourne. It has been proposed to make this area the first national park in Northern Ireland. This area is partly owned by the National Trust and is visited by many tourists each year.

Icelandic Village

In the Movie

Scene where Olga asks Amleth if he found what he lost.

In Reality

The scene was filmed in Northern Ireland, on the coast near the town of Larne, north of Belfast.

Tyrella Beach

In the Movie

Scene where Amleth and Olga are about to set sail again.

In Reality

The scene was filmed Tyrella Beach and Dunes Nature Reserve is a small enclosed complex in Dundrum Bay. It is a wide, flat, sandy beach two kilometers long. The beach is owned and managed by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. The nearest visitor information center is in Newcastle.