Hardangerjøkulen Glacier Helicopter Tour — The Star Wars Hoth Glacier
Hardangerjøkulen is the glacier where Star Wars filmed the Battle of Hoth in 1979 — and you can fly over it. 73 km² of pristine ice atop the vast Hardangervidda plateau, accessible from Finse train station or by helicopter. We approach from the south so you see the glacier first against the dramatic plateau, then circle for full panoramic photos.
What makes Hardangerjøkulen unique
This is one of Norway's most accessible glaciers and one of the few where you can see vast ice fields stretching to the horizon. The ice cap shaped Norwegian history — at Finse train station below, Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott both trained for their polar expeditions. Today, it's a cinematic landmark for Star Wars fans visiting Europe.
Combine this tour with our Vøringsfossen waterfall overflight or the full Hardangerfjord helicopter experience for a complete Hardanger journey.
Tour highlights
The main ice cap
73 km² of ice at 1860m altitude. Vast, white and surreal.
Star Wars location
The exact ice slope where Han Solo rode his Tauntaun in Empire Strikes Back.
Finse and the railway
The remote train station and Norway's highest railway line, visible from above.
Hardangervidda plateau
Norway's largest mountain plateau — wild reindeer territory.
Bring Star Wars and Norwegian wilderness together
Photo charters welcome. Combine with Folgefonna glacier or fjord tour for full-day VIP experience.
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