GC-600, Ayacata, San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Las Palmas, Canarias, 35368, España
Camino Pepe Jiménez, La Rosa, El Paso, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canarias, 38758, España
Calle El Paso, Urbanización la Palma, Polígono Industrial Valle de Güímar, Candelaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canarias, 38509, España
4B, Calle Roque Nublo, La Isleta, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Canarias, 35071, España
Maspalomas Gran Canaria Bus, 52, Carretera General del Cardón, Las Torres, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Canarias, 35010, España
Lugar Cañada Lagarto, Cuevas Blancas, Los Giles, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Canarias, 35018, España
Agaete, Paseo de Gran Canaria, El Risco, Firgas, Las Palmas, Canarias, 35430, España
Zona Arqueologica Cueva de El Tendal, LP-104, San Andrés, El Valle, Puerto Espíndola, San Andrés y Sauces, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canarias, 38729, España
Camino Pepe Jiménez, La Rosa, El Paso, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canarias, 38758, España
22, Calle Tamadaba, La Isleta, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Canarias, 35009, España
Felsőkert utca, Rákospalota, XV. kerület, Budapest, Közép-Magyarország, 1151, Magyarország
Bothel and Threapland, Sunderland, Blindcrake, Cumberland, England, CA7 2JN, United Kingdom
A5091, Matterdale, Matterdale End, Westmorland and Furness, England, CA11 0LF, United Kingdom
The Obelisk, Market Place South, Ripon, North Yorkshire, York and North Yorkshire, England, HG4 1BZ, United Kingdom
The Obelisk, Market Place South, Ripon, North Yorkshire, York and North Yorkshire, England, HG4 1BZ, United Kingdom
Coventry Road, Sapcote, Blaby, Leicestershire, England, LE9 4JU, United Kingdom
92, Pniewko, Bardzinek, gmina Krośniewice, powiat kutnowski, województwo łódzkie, 99-340, Polska
Umbría del Encinarejo, Helechosa de los Montes, Badajoz, Extremadura, España
Országközepe út, Pusztavacs, Dabasi járás, Pest vármegye, Közép-Magyarország, 2378, Magyarország
Netflix’s fantasy epic builds the Continent from real medieval Europe – a ruined Polish castle for the witchers’ keep, the volcanic islands of the Canaries for its wild coasts, and, from the second season, the abbeys and estates of England.
Where was The Witcher filmed?
The Witcher was filmed in Poland, Hungary (Budapest), the Canary Islands and, from season two, England.
Every Witcher location, explained
1
Ogrodzieniec Castle – Poland
The ruined Ogrodzieniec Castle in southern Poland provided a dramatic fortress backdrop, fitting for a Polish-born saga.
2
The Canary Islands – the wild coasts
The volcanic landscapes and beaches of Gran Canaria, La Palma and Tenerife stood in for the Continent’s varied terrain.
3
Budapest – the cities
Budapest in Hungary supplied grand urban and studio scenes across the early seasons.
4
England – Fountains Abbey and beyond
From season two, the production used England, including the romantic ruins of Fountains Abbey in Yorkshire.
Planning a visit
Ogrodzieniec Castle in Poland and the volcanic Canary Islands are the show’s most striking real locations, while England’s Fountains Abbey is a stunning, visitable ruin.
The Witcher Fun Facts
1
A Polish castle for a Polish saga The ruined Ogrodzieniec Castle features fittingly, given the books’ Polish origins.
2
The Canaries play the Continent The volcanic Canary Islands stood in for much of the fantasy world’s terrain.
3
Cavill is a superfan Star Henry Cavill is a devoted fan of the Witcher games and books, and pushed for authenticity.
4
Fountains Abbey joined in season two The Yorkshire abbey ruins gave the later seasons a grand, gothic scale.
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'Toss a coin' The show’s bard song became a viral hit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What castle is used in The Witcher?
The ruined Ogrodzieniec Castle in southern Poland.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Ogrodzieniec Castle, the Canary Islands and Fountains Abbey are all accessible.
Is The Witcher based on books?
Yes – the fantasy novels by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski, also adapted into video games.
Who stars in The Witcher?
Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia in the first three seasons.
