nature · County Kerry, Ireland
Skellig Michael
A filming location from Star Wars in County Kerry.
The scene
The jagged monastic island rising from the Atlantic is the remote refuge where Rey finds Luke in the sequel trilogy.
How to visit
Reached only by a weather-dependent boat from Portmagee, with limited summer landing permits that sell out far ahead; the climb up ancient steps is steep and unguarded. Book early and hope for calm seas.
Address: Skellig Michael, Co. Kerry, Ireland · Open in Google Maps
- Sixth-century monks' beehive huts crown the summit.
- Puffins nest on the island in early summer.
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Good to know
- What was filmed at Skellig Michael?
- The jagged monastic island rising from the Atlantic is the remote refuge where Rey finds Luke in the sequel trilogy.
- Can you visit Skellig Michael?
- Reached only by a weather-dependent boat from Portmagee, with limited summer landing permits that sell out far ahead; the climb up ancient steps is steep and unguarded. Book early and hope for calm seas.
- Where is Skellig Michael?
- Skellig Michael is a real filming location in County Kerry. Skellig Michael, Co. Kerry, Ireland