🗺️ A route through the filming locations of 'Mission: Impossible 7'

The seventh installment of Mission: Impossible came out in 2023. Its locations still work as a ready-made travel itinerary.

The chases, jumps, and the train fight were filmed in real cities and on real cliffs, not on soundstages. Spotting these places on the street is harder than it seems: familiar squares look different on screen.

We cross-checked the filming locations against official sources and put together an itinerary through Italy, Norway, and the UK. For each location you will find the scene from the film and a tip on how to get there (as of 09/2026, Italy's film office).

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What we know about filming the seventh installment

The premiere of Mission: Impossible, Dead Reckoning Part One took place in July 2023. Filming took place in three countries, but on screen they all read as one chase after one secret (as of 09/2026, Italy for Movies).

💡 In short:

Italy: a car chase in Rome and a farewell scene in Venice.
Norway: a motorcycle jump off a cliff and a fight on top of a train.
UK: a train crashed into a quarry and a station standing in for Abu Dhabi airport.
Locations and access to them: as of 09/2026, sources: official location registry and Norwegian Film Commission.

Below is the full itinerary in one table.

Location	Country	Scene
Via dei Funari, Rome	Italy	car chase
The Gritti Palace, Venice	Italy	Ethan and Ilsa's farewell
Helsetkopen	Norway	motorcycle jump
Raumabanen, Romsdalen	Norway	fight on top of a train
Darlton Quarry, Derbyshire	UK	train crash
Grand Central, Birmingham	UK	Abu Dhabi airport terminal

If you enjoy filming-location itineraries like this, check out our guides to The Crown, the Harry Potter story, and Star Wars.

Rome: a chase through the historic center

Ethan Hunt has raced through Rome before, but in the seventh installment the chase became the longest in the series. The cars tear along Via dei Funari, Via Nazionale, Via di Santa Maria Maggiore, and Via dei Serpenti (as of 09/2026, Italian film commission). The streets were closed overnight, which is why there are almost no pedestrians or extra cars in the frame.

You can walk this route in an hour: from Via dei Funari along Via Nazionale and Via dei Serpenti to Via di Santa Maria Maggiore. Early in the morning it is quiet here, but after ten it gets crowded. City-center tours and Colosseum tickets are best booked in advance: see Rome tours on GetYourGuide.

Narrow street in the historic center of Rome

Venice: canals and St. Mark's Square

In Venice, the filmmakers shot the characters' arrival and the parting scene. Ethan says goodbye to Ilsa on the terrace of The Gritti Palace hotel near Campo Santa Maria del Giglio, with the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute visible behind him (as of 09/2026, filming locations catalog).

St. Mark's Square with the campanile at dusk

No car chases were filmed in Venice because the city has no cars. Lodging in season is expensive, so look for options in advance: Venice hotels on Trip.com.

Norway: Trollveggen cliff and the motorcycle jump

The Norwegian scenes were shot in autumn 2020 in the Romsdalen valley (as of 09/2026, Norwegian locations registry). The film's main stunt was staged on Helsetkopen mountain, 1,246 m high: Tom Cruise rode a motorcycle off the edge of a cliff and opened his parachute in mid-air (as of EUFCN).

Trollveggen wall above the green Romsdalen valley

Nearby stands the Trollveggen cliff, also known as the Troll Wall. The sheer face drops almost 1,100 m, making it the tallest vertical rock face in Europe (as of 09/2026, Visit Norway). The best views open up from the valley along the road from Åndalsnes, so you will see the wall right from your car. If you want to explore the fjords with a guide, check out Norway tours on GetYourGuide.

Romsdalen valley and Geirangerfjord

The train roof fight was filmed on the Raumabanen railway, which runs from Åndalsnes into the mountains (as of 09/2026, data from the Norwegian film studio). The cars were actually moving, and the stunt performers were secured with cables. The crew worked on this section for several weeks and filmed in real motion.

Panorama of Geirangerfjord with steep cliffs and waterfalls

Another location in the region is the village of Hellesylt near the Geirangerfjord. Water scenes were filmed there, and the fjord itself is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In summer, a ferry runs from Geiranger to Hellesylt, so you can get there without a car.

Derbyshire: Stoney Middleton and Darlton Quarry

The British scenes were filmed at Darlton Quarry near the village of Stoney Middleton in Derbyshire. Rails were built there, and a replica steam locomotive was sent crashing into the quarry: this shot was filmed in 2021 (as of 09/2026, BBC).

Panorama of a limestone quarry among green hills

The quarry lies in the Peak District National Park, so the trip is easy to combine with a walk through the hills. You can reach Stoney Middleton by car, and the nearest major cities are Manchester and Sheffield. The quarry is operational, so tourists are not allowed inside. The film set itself was removed long ago, but you will recognize the surrounding valley from the movie footage.

Birmingham and Levisham: a train station instead of an airport

The "Abu Dhabi airport" scenes were filmed not in the UAE but in Birmingham. The Grand Central station and vacant floors of the adjacent shopping center were turned into a terminal with signs and counters (as of 09/2026, Filming in England). On screen it is no longer England but a fictional country, yet the walls are the same.

Stone cottages on a street in the village of Levishem

Another part of the train scene was filmed on a heritage railway in North Yorkshire, near Levisham station. These railways operate as museums, and you can ride a steam locomotive on them. Check tickets and timetables in advance: trains and buses across the UK.

⁉️🤔 Frequently asked questions

Which Mission: Impossible locations can a tourist visit?

Almost all of them are accessible. The streets of Rome and the squares of Venice are open around the clock, the cliffs in the Romsdalen valley can be viewed from the road, and the heritage railways operate as museums. Only active sites are closed, such as Darlton Quarry in Derbyshire. Its surroundings can be viewed from outside, from the valley near Stoney Middleton.

When is the best time to visit the Norwegian cliffs?

The Norwegian locations are best seen in summer, from June to August, when the roads through the Romsdalen valley are open and ferries run along the fjords. In winter, some routes are closed due to snow. In autumn the views are also good, but it gets light late.

How difficult is it to repeat the route on your own?

The route spans three countries, so you cannot cover them all in one trip. Rome and Venice are easy to combine by train, while Norway and the UK should be planned separately. The most accessible locations are the Italian cities, where everything is within walking distance.

Do you need tickets to see the film locations?

Streets, squares, and waterfronts do not require tickets. You will need to pay for museums, ferries, and heritage railways. Buy museum and train tickets online: in high season the lines are long, and morning slots sell out first.

What should you see in Venice following the film?

Start with Campo Santa Maria del Giglio and the terrace of The Gritti Palace hotel. This is where Ethan's farewell to Ilsa was filmed. In the shot, the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute is visible behind him.

In short: what to book

The film turned three countries into one long route, and you can repeat it in parts. If you have a free weekend in Italy, take Rome and Venice. If you want northern landscapes, plan Norway for the summer. For train enthusiasts, add the heritage railways of England.

It's best to plan your trip in advance: hotels on Trip.com and tours on GetYourGuide cover the main logistics, and book European trains along with them.

Locations of 'Mission: Impossible 7': from Roman streets to Norwegian cliffs