Filming locations to visit

We often travel through our screens thanks to our favorite series and movies. But why not take a plane ticket and go directly to those places that have made us dream so much… Discover in this blog the filming locations to visit!

Harry Potter – United Kingdom

Platform 9 ¾

If you are a Harry Potter fan and you are passing through London, you absolutely must visit King's Cross Station. Indeed, this is where the famous Platform 9 ¾ is located, an iconic place from the Harry Potter saga. You will find a trolley halfway into the wall, which refers to the famous passage used by young wizards to get to Hogwarts.

Do you want to discover this place? Here is a travel idea available on our site:

• The South-East in eight days

Hagrid's Hut in Scotland

If you go to Scotland, don't forget to visit the locations of Hagrid's hut, located in the Glencoe valley!

The Lord of the Rings – New Zealand

Did you know that The Lord of the Rings caused a 40% increase in the number of visits to New Zealand? Indeed, many scenes from this famous trilogy were filmed in this country, highlighting the richness of its landscapes.

Mount Doom

For example, we find Mount Doom, located at Mount Ngauruhoe, in Tongariro National Park. It is a very important place for fans of the saga, because it is here that the One Ring was forged by Sauron and it is also the only place where it can be destroyed.

The Chronicles of Narnia – New Zealand

The director of The Lord of the Rings was not the only one to choose New Zealand as a filming country. Indeed, the second installment of The Chronicles of Narnia was also filmed in the wonderful landscapes of this country.

The arrival of the four heroes in the world of Narnia

For example, the director chose the unmissable Cathedral Cove beach in the northeast of the North Island. In addition to being a reference for Narnia fans, it is a magnificent beach on the island, well known for its turquoise water and natural arches. You can access this beach by hiking or even by kayak!

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• Two weeks in the North Island
• Alpine Explorer in New Zealand
• Great crossing
• Ultimate Explorer

Game of Thrones – Croatia

If you are a Game of Thrones fan, all you have to do is take a flight to Croatia to jump into the series! Indeed, it is in the city of Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, that many iconic scenes from the series were filmed.

The Walk of Shame

For example, it was on the Jesuit Stairs in Dubrovnik that the Walk of Shame was filmed, a memorable scene from the series, which takes place in season 5.

Do you want to discover the beautiful landscapes of Croatia and visit the filming locations of the series? Here is a travel idea available on our site:

• The grand tour of Croatia

Twilight – American West Coast

The village of Forks, located on the American West Coast, is also a village that has been in the media spotlight thanks to the success of Twilight! Indeed, the saga allowed this village to considerably increase its annual visits thanks to the many sets used for the filming of the movie. You will find the high school, La Push beach, Hoh Rain Forest, and Bella's car!

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• Hiking in the national parks of the American West
• From San Francisco to San Diego
• The classic West road trip
• From Las Vegas to Death Valley, via Monument Valley

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