Where is The Witcher filmed?
The Henry Cavill series took a break from globe-trotting for its second season but is right back at it for season 3.
As with all fantasy series, Netflix's The Witcher is known for its epic plotlines, enticing world-building, sweeping musical score and eclectic cast of characters.
However, it is also a show recognised for its magnificent visuals, with the vast array of shooting locations helping to transport viewers to the fictional Continent where characters such as Geralt, Ciri and Yennefer reside.
But just where has the series been shot in the past, and what locations should fans expect to see on screen in the highly anticipated third season, which will also be Henry Cavill's last?
Read on for everything you need to know about where The Witcher is filmed.
Where else was The Witcher season 1 filmed?
The show's first season was shot predominantly in Hungary, with the production utilising the Mafilm Studios near Budapest and the Origo Studios on that city's outskirts.
Fort Monostor and a nearby forest were also used for exterior scenes, as were the hills of Csákberény village, the Skanzen Village Museum and the Kiscelli Museum in Óbuda.
However, Hungary wasn't the only stop on what was a particularly global tour for the show's first season. Scenes were also shot in Austria at Burg Kreuzenstein and at a castle near Leobendorf, as well as a ruined medieval castle in Poland, called Ogrodzieniec.
Meanwhile the Canary Islands were a particular favourite location for filming, with Gran Canaria, La Palma and La Gomera all used for filming. Specific locations on Gran Canaria included the Barranco de Fataga area and the Natural Dune Reserve of Maspalomas, while La Palma's Garafía became Aretuza for the series.
Where was The Witcher season 2 filmed?
Because of travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the entirity of season 2 was filmed at locations around the UK, including at Arborfield Studios in London.
Outside of London the show also shot on location in the Lake District, Coldharbour Wood in Chichester, Bourne Wood in Farnham, Deepcut Surrey, Low Force Waterfall in Teesdale, the Isle of Skye and numerous locations around Yorkshire.
Specific locations used around Yorkshire included the Yorkshire Dales, Plumpton Rocks, Fountains Abbey and Frensham Ponds.
Where has The Witcher season 3 been filming?
Filming started on season 3 in March 2022, with a photo shared from the set in Laghi di Fusine, an icy lake in northern Italy.
In the following months, filming also took place at Predjama Castle and Nanos Plateau in Slovenia, and Zala Stara Baška beach in Croatia, as well as Wales and Morocco.
Halfway through filming, the production was brought to a temporary halt by a COVID-19 breakout.
The series also returned to the UK to shoot scenes at Longcross Studios and in the surrounding area of Surrey, including Guildford Cathedral and Virginia Water Lake.
Epping Forest has also been used for certain scenes, while Jolly Farm in Sevenoaks served as a location for season 3 too.
The Witcher seasons 1 and 2 are on Netflix. You can also read our guides to the best Netflix series and best Netflix movies to keep you entertained, check out our Drama hub for more news, interviews and features, or visit our TV guide for more to watch.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
