Location 01Svínafellsjökull Glacier
Vatnajökull National Park, Svínafell, Iceland Free to see
Filmed here: Mann's ice planet scenes
This remote glacier in Vatnajökull National Park stood in for Mann's ice planet, the frozen world where Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway search for Matt Damon's character. Nolan had used the same glacier location for Batman Begins and returned for Interstellar, bringing mock spaceships weighing 4,500 kg to the site. It sits in public land and can be reached through guided tours or hikes, though access depends on weather and conditions change fast.
Location 02Longview School
Alberta, Longview, Canada Outside only
Filmed here: Parent-teacher conference scene
The parent-teacher conference scene, one of the film's quiet early moments of tension, was filmed at this public school in Longview, Alberta. The building still operates as a school, so the interior is off limits, but the exterior can be viewed from the road on a drive through the region. It pairs well with nearby sites in Okotoks and Fort Macleod for a day trip across the Alberta locations.
Location 03Seaman Stadium
Alberta, Okotoks, Canada Ticketed
Filmed here: Baseball game interrupted by dust storm
The baseball game interrupted by a massive dust storm, one of the film's most memorable early sequences, was shot at Seaman Stadium in Okotoks, Alberta. The venue remains an active stadium, home to regular games and events, so access is ticketed. Visitors hoping to see it should check the event schedule and plan a visit around a game day, which offers the bonus of watching baseball in a genuine movie setting.
Location 04Westin Bonaventure Hotel
California, Los Angeles, United States Free to see
Filmed here: NASA facility interior scenes
The NASA facility interior scenes were filmed inside this downtown Los Angeles hotel. The set took three weeks to build but was filmed in just three days. Today the hotel lobby is open to the public, so anyone can walk in and look around, whether staying as a guest or simply visiting. It is one of the easiest Interstellar locations to see, sitting in the heart of the city near other film sites.
Location 05Eldhraun Lava Field (Orrustuhóll)
South Iceland, Kirkjubæjarklaustur area, Iceland Free to see
Filmed here: Water planet / Edmunds planet surface
The water planet and Edmunds planet surface scenes were filmed across this sprawling moss-covered lava field near Kirkjubæjarklaustur in South Iceland. The alien-looking landscape required little alteration to read as another world. Access is straightforward: roadside views are available along the Ring Road. The moss is fragile, so visitors must stay on paths to protect the terrain, which appears otherworldly in person much as it does on screen.
Location 0624th Street
Alberta, Fort Macleod, Canada Free to see
Filmed here: Town street during dust storm
This public street in Fort Macleod, Alberta doubled as the town during the dust storm sequence that drives the family's story early in the film. Production brought dust and chaos to the street, but today it is a quiet, ordinary downtown. Visitors can drive through or walk along it freely. Fort Macleod sits within easy reach of the other southern Alberta locations, making it a natural stop on a filming location tour.
Location 07Pekisko area (Cooper Farm site)
Alberta, Pekisko, Canada Private property
Filmed here: Cooper family farm and cornfield
The Cooper family farm and its famous cornfield were built in the Pekisko area of Alberta. The production planted 500 acres of corn specifically for the film and later sold it at a profit after filming wrapped. Unfortunately for visitors, this was a temporary set: the farm no longer exists and the land is private. Fans can pass through the area but should not expect to find the farmhouse standing.
Location 08Canmore / Goat Creek area
Alberta, Canmore, Canada Free to see
Filmed here: Road to NASA center / Ha Ling Peak area
The road to the NASA center and the Ha Ling Peak area scenes were filmed around Canmore in the Alberta Rockies. The mountain scenery gives these moments their sweeping backdrop. Access is easy, with public roads and parking available, and hiking trails nearby for anyone wanting to explore on foot. Canmore is a full-service tourist town, so it works well as a base for visiting the region's Interstellar sites.
Location 09Los Angeles Convention Center
California, Los Angeles, United States Free to see
Filmed here: Various exterior or additional scenes
Various exterior and additional scenes were shot at the Los Angeles Convention Center, located near downtown and not far from the Westin Bonaventure Hotel. The building is public, though events may limit access to parts of the complex at times. Because the two downtown Los Angeles locations sit close together, visitors can cover both in a single outing while exploring the city's broader film and studio history.
Location 10Cheyenne Mountain Complex (exterior)
Colorado, Colorado Springs, United States Closed
Filmed here: Secret base exterior shots
Exterior shots of the secret base were captured at the Cheyenne Mountain Complex near Colorado Springs, the real military facility that fits the film's fiction neatly. This remains an active military installation with restricted access, so travelers cannot tour it. Exterior views only are possible, and even those are limited. It is one Interstellar location better appreciated from a distance than planned as a destination.
