Netflix’s The Witcher has played host to many awe-inspiring spectacles. As the story moved forward, Geralt, Ciri, and Yennefer explored many parts of the Continent. From the towering castle of Nilfgaard, to the home of mages in Aretuza, everything had its charm. It is a supernatural world where fans get to witness things that are beyond imagination. However, the Continent is still a part of the real world because the show is filmed in real-life locations.

In this rollercoaster ride of three seasons, many people might have not taken notice of the places. With so much world-hopping going on, it is impossible for anyone to focus on these things. But now fans have plenty of time to explore all the iconic European locations where Henry Cavill once walked.

What is the location of The Witcher Season 1 shoot?

The first location fans ever got to watch on the fantasy drama was the town of Blaviken. In fact, Geralt of Rivia got a nickname from the events that took place there. He was called the Butcher of Blaviken after the bloodshed in the first episode of the debut season. Most of those scenes were filmed at Mafilm Studios near Budapest.

Aretuza, the school of magic of the Brotherhood of Sorcerers, has often been one of the prime locations in the show. This place has played a key role in the life of Yennefer played by Anya Chalotra. In reality, no such place exists, and the creators used graphic magic over the Roque de Santo Domingo in Garafía to create it. It is a rocky islet looking over the northwestern shore of La Palma Island, Canary Islands, Spain.

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The shots of Aretuza Hall where Yen showed her new body were filmed at the Kiscelli Museum in Óbuda, Hungary. Moreover, the hall of the Cintra was also set at Origo Studios on the outskirts of the city. However, Hungary was certainly not the only location where The Witcher spread its Continent. The team recorded some scenes in Austria at Burg Kreuzenstein and also at the demolished medieval fortress in Poland.

Where did the shooting of Season 2 take place?  

The production of season 2 was quite challenging for the team because of the pandemic taking over the world. So the creators shot the entire season in the United Kingdom to save cast and crew members from the virus. North Yorkshire was a popular location, as it perfectly contributed to the medieval settings. Fountain Abbey and Gordale Scar served many scenes of the second installment.

As per Netflix, three main sets were constructed in Arborfield for all the inside shooting. As for the Elven village, they filmed most of the scenes at Coldharbour Wood of Chichester, West Sussex while some of the forest sequences took place at the Bourne Wood in Farnham, Surrey.

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Though fans could not visit Kaer Morhen, the Witchers’ hidden castle, episode 3, What Is Lost, got shot at the Hodge Close Quarry in the Lake District. Not to forget, one of the most picturesque locations was Frensham Great Pond, used for outdoor activities and relaxation.

Where was The Witcher Season 3 filmed? 

The latest season that showed Geralt, Ciri, and Yennefer on the run explored the Continent like never before. The trio jumped from house to house to keep the princess safe from mercenaries hired by Rience. The frozen lake scene in episode 1 was brought to life at the Fusine Lakes situated in Tarvisio, Italy. Moreover, the Vuilpanne Castle from the second episode was actually the Predjama Castle in Slovenia.

It is the same place where Geralt found the fake Ciri. Also, the establishing scene of the Nilfgaardian Empire palace was actually a CGI image. It is assumed that the unique Šibenik Cathedral in Croatia inspired the castle. Moreover, they also came back to the UK to film scenes at Longcross Studios. It included the area of Surrey from Guildford Cathedral to the Virginia Water Lake.

It would be surprising for fans to know that the interior of Nilfgaard palace was also featured in the highly acclaimed show The Sandman. The scenes were filmed at the Guildford Cathedral in Surrey, England. Lastly, the Belleteyn Festival sequence occurred at Jack Hill Park in the Epping Forest, located near London.

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