Game of Thrones i Nordirland - 10 inspelningsplatser

Game of Thrones in Northern Ireland that we intend to take you to. If you've been following our journey around Ireland, you've already seen several of these, but we thought it would be fun to put them all together in one post. Northern Ireland was more packed with Game of Thrones locations than we realised, and because we love this TV show, following in the footsteps of the series became a journey in itself.

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Game of Thrones in Northern Ireland

Game of Thrones is an American television series based on the novel series 'A Tale of Ice and Fire' by author George R.R. Martin. When filming Game of Thrones, several different countries have been used as backdrops, including Croatia, Iceland, Malta, Spain and Morocco. And of course... Northern Ireland!

Northern Ireland is full of filming locations, including scenes that take place in and around the UK. Winter coat, The Wall, Iron Islands, The Stormlands and Dragonstone. I Belfast There's also a giant film studio where lots of scenes for the upcoming season are shot. According to our guide in Belfast, "anyone with a beard" can get a job as an extra.

Inspelningsstudio för Game of Thrones — The recording studio in Belfast is located in the Titanic Quarter.

Game of Thrones filming locations in Northern Ireland.

We love Game of Thrones and have been glued to every episode. Before travelling to Ireland, we had researched a few filming locations that we wanted to visit, but in fact we stumbled upon many more. It seemed like they were everywhere! Without planning it, we came across one sign after another declaring that "this is where this or that scene in Game of Thrones was filmed".

Inspelningsplatser för Game of Thrones i Nordirland — There are plenty of Game of Thrones filming locations in Northern Ireland.

We weren't the only ones looking at filming locations either, sometimes we even bumped into a Game of Thrones bus running 'Game of Thrones Tours'! Of course, you don't have to go on a guided tour to travel in the footsteps of the TV series.

If you want to check out Game of Thrones filming locations in Northern Ireland, we've listed ten places to visit. Most of these we checked out during our trip, but we've also added a few places we found while researching for this post.

Game of Thrones buss — At the caves of Cushendun we bumped into a Game of Thones bus on tour.

1st Tollymore forest Areas around Winterfell

Which scenes? "The haunted forest is a large area north of the wall. The forest is featured in season 1 when members of the Night's Watch meet the White Walkers here. It is also where Ned Stark and his son find giant wolf cubs.
Where? Tollymore Forest Park lies at the foot of the Mourne Mountains, at Bryansford near Newcastle.
To visit? We have not visited Tollymore forest ourselves, but you can read more at Discover Northern Ireland.

Game of Thrones. In the world of fairy tales

2. inch Abbey Robb Stark's camp, Riverrun

Which scenes? In Season 1, the area of the Inch Abbey ruins was used as Robb Stark's Camp, Riverrun. It is here that Catelyn breaks the news to Robb that his father has been executed, and soon afterwards he becomes "King of the North".
Where? The ruins of the 12th century Inch Abbey lie just north-west of Downpatrick in Northern Ireland, on the banks of the River Quoile.
To visit? Just drive here! No fees.

3rd Castle Ward - Winter coat

Which scenes? Castle Ward is the filming location for many scenes set in Winterfell, particularly in the first season, but also later. In the series, Winterfell is the place where the King in the North reigns and has traditionally been the home of the Stark family.
Where? Castle Ward is located just north of Downpatrick in Northern Ireland.
To visit? Castle Ward is located in a large natural park and you pay a fee to park and move around the area. If you want to visit the castle, you have to pay an additional fee.

4. the Cave of Cushendun...The Stormlands

Which scenes? In season 2, former smuggler Davos Seaworth takes the 'red priestess' Melisandre to a cave, where she gives birth to a 'shadow child'.
Where? The Cushendun cave, formed 400 million years ago, is located on the north-east coast of Northern Ireland.
To visit? Just drive here! No fees.

Stranden och grottan i Cushendun — For real

5. Murlough Bay Slavers bay and Renly's Camp

Which scenes? Stannis and Renly Baratheon meet here in season 2. Renly has been crowned king, and his older brother Stannis meets him and urges him to follow him as the true heir to the Iron Throne. This is also where Tyrion and Jorah were captured as slaves in season 5.
Where? Murlough Bay is located in the far north-east of Northern Ireland.
To visit? Just drive here, to Murlough Bay! No charges. Please note that you can only drive a passenger car or a small camper van or similar.

One of the many Game of Thrones filming locations in Northern Ireland.

6. Larrybane - The Stormlands and Nagga's Hill

Which scenes? In season 2, Catelyn Stark meets one of the new kings, King Renly. He and his Queen Margaery are watching a fight between the Queen's brother and Brienne of Tarth. Larrybane is also used for the Ironborn tradition "Kongsmoot" in season 6.
Where? The Larrybane quarry is located next to the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge on the north coast of Northern Ireland.
To visit? Just drive here! No fees. Right next door you can visit the rope bridge Carrick-a-Rede, for which you have to pay a fee.

Game of Throne inspelningsplats — For real

7. ballintoy harbour Lordsport Harbour and Pyke

Which scenes? The port of Ballintoy corresponds to Lordsport Harbour in the series and is featured in two seasons. It is where Theon Greyjoy comes home in season 2, and in season 6 it is the site of Euron's drowning and rebirth.
Where? The village of Ballintoy is located on the coast of Northern Ireland, not far from Larrybane and the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge.
To visit? Just drive here! No fees.

Game of Thrones i Nordirland — Game of Thrones. In the world of fairy tales

8. Dark Hedges - Kingsroad

Which scenes? The magical avenue serves as Kings Road in the first season, as well as in seasons 2 and 7. Among other things, this is where Arya Stark is seen escaping from Kings Landing dressed as a boy.
Where? The avenue is located in Stranocum, in County Antrim in the northern part of Northern Ireland.
To visit? Just drive here, to Dark Hedges! There are no fees. Cars (except those with a licence) are prohibited in the avenue, but you can park right next to it.

9. Dunluce Castle - House of Greyjoy

Which scenes? Dunluce Castle has inspired the House of Greyjoy, which rules the Iron Islands and appears in several seasons.
Where? Dunluce Castle is located on the north coast, in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
To visit? It is completely free to see the castle from the outside (outside a fence). If you want to walk around the castle grounds, you have to pay a fee.

10. downhill beach Dragonstone

Which scenes? In season 2, Stannis Baratheon rejects the seven gods of Westeros and allows the priestess Melisandre to burn their images as an offering to the Lord of Light.
Where? Downhill Beachor Benone Beach is located on the northern coast of Northern Ireland, in County Londonderry.
To visit? It is completely free to drive down to and visit the beach.

Peter vid stranden i Downhill Beach — For real

More filming locations in Northern Ireland

In addition to these ten Game of Thrones filming locations in Northern Ireland, there are a bunch more! Here is a list of the other locations:

Pollnagum Cave – Hollow Hill (near Belcoo, south-west)
Letrim Lodge – North of Winterfell (near Hilltown, south-east)
River Quoile – Riverrun (near Downpatrick, south-east)
Audley's Field – Rob Stark's Camp, Oxcross (near Strangford, south-east)
Quintin Bay – Stokeworth (near Portaferry, south coast)
Toome Canal – Old Valkyrian Canal (on Lough Neagh)
Lough Neagh – The Summer Sea (Lough Neagh)
Sallagh Braes – The Riverlands (near Larne, east)
Shillanagavogy Valley – Dothraki Sea (near Ballymena, east)
Cairncastle – The Neck (near Ballygally, east coast)
Carnlough Harbour – Bravos Canal (near Carnlough, east coast)
Galboly, The Glens of Antrim – Runestone (near Carnlough, east coast)
Fair Head – Dragonstone Cliffs (on the coast, north-east)
Portstewart Beach – Coast of Dorne (north coast)
Binevenagh – Dothraki Grasslands (north)

"The Journey of Doors"

Another way to experience Game of Thrones filming locations in Northern Ireland is to visit the ten doors, which narrate the events of season 6. The doors are located in pubs and restaurants near various filming locations, and you can find them using the 'Game of Thrones Filming Locations Northern Ireland' app. Here we list all the doors, and in brackets you can see the filming locations nearby.

The Cuan, Stranford (Castle Ward, Audley's Field, Qoile River, Inch Abbey)
Fiddler's Green, Portaferry (Quintin Bay)
Percy French, Newcastle (Tollymore Forest, Leitrim Lodge)
Blakes of the Hollow, Enniskillen (Pollnagollum Cave)
Owens, Limavady (Binevenagh, Downhill Beach, Portstewart Strand)
Fullerton Arms, Ballintoy (Ballintoy Harbour, Larrybane)
Gracehill House, Stranocum (The Dark Hedges)
Mary McBridge's, Cushendun (Cushendun Caves, Marlough Bay, Carnlough Harbour, The Glens of Antrim)
Ballygally Castle, Ballygally (Cairncastle, Carnlough Harbour, The Glens of Antrim, Sallagh Braes, Shillanavogy Valley)
The Dark Horse, Belfast (This door represents key events that tie the season together)

Travel in the footsteps of a film, TV series or book

We can't pick out the most memorable from Game of Thones, there's simply too much to choose from! We look forward to season 8, which will be the final season of the grandest, most brilliant series ever.

It has become more and more common to travel in the footsteps of a film, TV series or book in which it has been filmed. Have you ever done so, or would you like to? Which masterpiece would you choose and where would the journey take you?

Det finns gott om inspelningsplatser för Game of Thrones i Nordirland — There are plenty of Game of Thrones filming locations in Northern Ireland.

Game of Thrones in Northern Ireland - on video

Visiting Game of Thrones filming locations

Travelling here: You can fly to Dublin in Ireland or to Belfast in Northern Ireland. We flew directly from Stockholm Arlanda to Dublin with SAS, which took just over 2.5 hours. From Dublin we took a bus to Belfast. The buses leave from Dublin airport, take about 2 hours and are modern and comfortable.
Getting around: You can hire a car or campervan (choose a small one!) to travel around and see Game of Thrones filming locations in Northern Ireland. We rented a motorhome from the company Bunk campers. Read more about travelling by motorhome in Ireland and Northern Ireland. There are also many different companies that organise special Game of Thrones tours, such as for example Giant Tours Ireland.
Accommodation: We stayed mostly in campsites during our tour of Northern Ireland. In Belfast we can recommend Bullitt Hotel, which is nice, relaxed and in a good central location.
Consider: Northern Ireland is part of Great Britain but is located on the island of Ireland. Tourists can get help from tourist offices in both Ireland and Northern Ireland. If the UK leaves the EU, Northern Ireland will also leave the EU. Northern Ireland isBritish pounds and you need adapters for electrical plugs.
See more: There is much more to see while you are in Northern Ireland, such as Belfast, the rope bridge Carrick-a-Rede and the rock formations Giant's Causeway.
Read more: You can find more information on filming locations and tours at Ireland.com and Discover Northern Ireland. Here you can find more information on the TV series.

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Ama de casa says:

I see. Just to confess again. I've never seen that show.

Hmm... We travelled in similar tracks as Titanic last summer, but with a happier ending. Then "Ullared" is the "series" I would most like to see the filming location for 😀.

Have a nice Saturday!

26 May 2018 - 10:02

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  Helena says:
  
  Very nice to hear that there was a happier ending to your trip compared to the Titanic! 🙂
  
  26 May 2018 - 22:48
  
4000mil says:

Perhaps a trip with my daughter?

I haven't travelled for a film, but in Transylvania we travelled a bit in the footsteps of Dracula.
And the trip I would like to make is a Jane Austen/Pride and Prejudice trip in England.

26 May 2018 - 10:52

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  Helena says:
  
  I've been keen on Transylvania for a while, sounds really exciting!
  
  26 May 2018 - 22:49
  
Anonymous says:

Let's face it, we haven't seen Star Wars or Game of Thrones (the interest is simply not there). However, we saw a lot of that tourism in Dubrovnik, guided walks to the filming locations of the series.
But we wouldn't turn down a trip to the home of the 'hobbits' in New Zealand.

26 May 2018 - 11:05

Britt-Marie Lundgren says:

What an elaborate and good post.
Let's face it: I haven't seen a single episode of Game of Thrones (or Star Wars).
However, we saw a lot of "Game of Thrones tourism" in Dubrovnik with guided tours to filming locations.
Wouldn't turn down a trip to the home of the 'hobbits' in New Zealand.

26 May 2018 - 14:30

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  Helena says:
  
  Yes, Dubrovnik is also a very famous filming location when it comes to Game of Thrones! We have been to New Zealand (fantastic!) but unfortunately we missed the hobbit houses that you can see there.
  
  26 May 2018 - 22:51
  
Anna in front of the TV says:

So cool! I have only seen to season five but would love to visit these places. Was The Lord of the Rings also filmed there somewhere? Or parts from it. Or maybe just New Zealand.

26 May 2018 - 15:38

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  Helena says:
  
  In some places we actually said "this feels like a perfect location for Lord of the Rings". But I think those films were shot in New Zealand.
  
  26 May 2018 - 22:55
  
TravelAnna says:

Fantastic guide to filming locations for those who have seen the show! I have to show my youngest son who has seen all the episodes and is even rewatching them.

I've only seen half an episode, haha: the first one! Then I switched off. It was a bit too uncomfortable for my taste ... But I've realised that there must be something extra when so many people are watching. Let's see if I give it another chance. 😉

26 May 2018 - 20:22

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  Helena says:
  
  People have different tastes when it comes to film and TV. I myself think the series is fantastic! 🙂
  
  26 May 2018 - 22:56
  
BP says:

Now I have not seen a single episode of Game of Thrones. I am as blissfully ignorant of that series as I am of Star Wars;-) But the views you show are no less impressive for that. Absolutely wonderful pictures even without the TV series:-)

26 May 2018 - 23:13

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  Helena says:
  
  They often choose special and magical filming locations for these series 🙂 ).
  
  28 May 2018 - 15:20
  
Lena in Wales says:

Until a year ago, I had never heard of Game of Thrones. Not really my thing. But a passenger on a tour of Ireland asked me, so I had to get some, but only some.

27 May 2018 - 12:22

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  Helena says:
  
  There may be more questions about it! 😉
  
  28 May 2018 - 15:21
  
Elisabeth says:

Cool environments!

29 May 2018 - 6:18

Game of Thrones in Northern Ireland - 10 filming locations

Game of Thrones in Northern Ireland

Game of Thrones filming locations in Northern Ireland.

1st Tollymore forest Areas around Winterfell

2. inch Abbey Robb Stark's camp, Riverrun

3rd Castle Ward - Winter coat

4. the Cave of Cushendun...The Stormlands

5. Murlough Bay Slavers bay and Renly's Camp

6. Larrybane - The Stormlands and Nagga's Hill

7. ballintoy harbour Lordsport Harbour and Pyke

8. Dark Hedges - Kingsroad

9. Dunluce Castle - House of Greyjoy

10. downhill beach Dragonstone

More filming locations in Northern Ireland

"The Journey of Doors"

Travel in the footsteps of a film, TV series or book

Game of Thrones in Northern Ireland - on video

Visiting Game of Thrones filming locations

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