Iceland

If you want to go north of The Wall, here is your chance. While we don’t yet know how exactly this will play out, the show was filmed in three separate Icelandic locations. Iceland was a good choice, as there are still active glaciers that should make a perfect back drop for events beyond The Wall. 

Castle Ward, Northern Ireland

Most of the shooting for Game of Thrones was done in Northern Ireland, and it sets a fantastic backdrop for the series. Don’t miss out on Castle Ward, located just south of Belfast. The exterior of the castle was converted to Winterfell’s courtyard. This is the first scene in the show- not including the prologue. It is in the courtyard where viewers are introduced to all the Starks, the Lanisters, and the King Robert Baretheon. 

Doune Castle, Scotland

One of the most important locations to see may be Doune Castle. Located in Doune, Scotland, this was the location that served as Winterfell during the pilot episode of the first season.

Dubrovnik, Croatia

Malta was the location used for Kings Landing in season one, however there were complications after a subcontractor damaged protected land in a conservation area. Because of this, the location has been replaced by places around Dubrovnik, Croatia. This means that with a vacation to Dubrovnik, Croatia, you may find yourself wandering around the streets of the “new” Kings Landing. It’s hard to say right now which locations will be used a lot in the series, but if you look at the city, it’s easy to picture it as the fictional capitol. The outer walls look as if they were built for the show. At least one scene was filmed on St. Dominic Street and the Fort of St. Lawrence.

Lokrum Island, Croatia

Technically part of Dubrovnik, you can also head over to Lokrum Island and visit the former monastery. This location was used for scenes that take place in Qarth. 

County Antrim, Northern Ireland

Not only is Giant’s Causeway one of the most unique and beautiful locations on earth, this area was home to several key scenes in Game of Thrones. The Glens of Antrim and their isolated rugged landscapes were used as parts of the Dothraki Sea. While that may seem appealing on its own, a trip north gives you the chance to recreate the famous scene where Ned Stark beheads a traitor from the Nights Watch. Head over to Cairncastle to see where Eddard executes Gared, as well as where the dire wolves are first found.