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Film and TV series shooting locations - 10 places to visit

We suggest film and TV series locations that are worth visiting. It is said that 'streaming tourism', i.e. visiting places inspired by films and TV series, is a new trend. Here are 10 places that you can be attracted to, via the TV screen or film screen.

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Ten shooting locations for films and TV series

Här hittar du en lista på tio inspelningsplatser för filmer och TV-serier som är möjliga att besöka på riktigt. Platserna hittar du i Sverige såväl som i övriga Europa och andra delar av världen. För dig som föredrar upplevelser i hemmets lugna vrå kan du förstås välja äventyr genom filmer, game eller böcker.

1. Harry Potter: United Kingdom

Have you been dreaming away in the magical world of Harry Potter, alone or with your children or grandchildren? Then it might be tempting to visit some of the film's locations in real life. For example, you can visit Kings Cross train station in London, which is used to go to Hogwarts boarding school, or experience the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. If you want to immerse yourself even more, you can visit Alnwick Castle (Hogwarts) or Christ Church in Oxford (Hogwarts Dining Hall).

2. The Lion King: Kenya

The Lion King is a cartoon film set in Africa, and if you want to get the real thing, Kenya is the place to be. Here you can see lions for real, in their natural habitat.

3. Wallander: Ystad

If you like the books or films about Kurt Wallander, don't miss visiting Ystad. No less than 44 films have been shot in Ystad and the Österlen region. At the tourist office in Ystad you will find information to locate different places such as Fridolf's patisserie - Wallander's favourite café.

Göra i Ystad - inspelningsplatser för filmer och TV-serier

4. Outlander: Scotland

Anyone else follow the TV series Outlander? Claire Randall time-travels from a modern Scotland to an 18th century Scotland. She marries James Fraser and the series takes many unexpected turns. There are several different filming locations to visit, with Jamie's parents' home Lallybroch, actually called Midhope Castle, being one of the most famous.

5. Game of Thrones: Northern Ireland and Croatia

The TV series Game of Thrones is a great saga, if you like that kind of story. You'll find many of the locations from the show in Northern Ireland, such as Tollymore Forest, Winterfell, Kings Road and many others. There are also quite a few Game of Thrones filming locations in Croatia, including Dubrovnik.

inspelningsplatser för filmer och TV-serier
Castle Ward (Winterfell) in Northern Ireland

6. The Bridgerton family: Bath in the United Kingdom

Have you seen the TV series about the Bridgerton siblings on Netflix? If you want to see the settings where the series was filmed, Bath in the UK is the place to go. Here you can discover the city's Georgian stone buildings. Some places to visit include the Holburne Museum, No.1 Royal Crescent (the family home in Featherington in the series) and the cobbled streets of Abbey Green. Note that there are also guided tours in the footsteps of the series.

7. Star Wars: Tunisia

Star Wars is a true classic of science fiction. Scenes have been filmed in various locations around the world, including Jordan, Iceland and Ireland, where boat trips to the island are available. Skellig Michaelwhich features in two of the films. But the most Star Wars-like experience is in Tunisia. Here you can visit a site outside Tozeur that was the filming location for the planet Tatooine. You can also visit Matmata, where you will find 'Lars' homestead'.

inspelningsplatser för filmer och TV-serier - Tunisien

8. Gladiator: Morocco

Were you fascinated by the film Gladiator directed by Ridley Scott? The film has been shot in several locations around the world, including Bourne Woods, UK (war scenes), Tuscany, Italy (Maximus' home) and Fort Ricasoli, Malta (ancient Rome). But perhaps the most Gladiator-esque experience is in Morocco. Scenes have been filmed mainly in Ouarzazate, located southeast of Marrakech.

9. The Fjällbacka murders: Fjällbacka

The Fjällbacka Murders is a Swedish film series based on Camilla Läckberg's popular novel characters. Filmed in and around Fjällbacka and Tanumshede, it is sometimes possible to go on a murder spree in the wake of the series. While you're in Fjällbacka, check out Kungsklyftan, which served as the filming location for the 'Wolf's Claw' in Ronja Rövardotter.

inspelningsplatser för filmer och TV-serier - Fjällbacka

10. The Lord of the Rings: New Zealand

The Lord of the Rings is a fantastic saga set in a fairytale setting. Filmed mainly in New Zealand, you can travel in the footsteps of the series. Some of the places you can visit include Matamata (Shire), Tongariro National Park (Mordor), Kaitoke National Park (Rivendell) and Harcourt Park in Upper Hutt (Isengard).

More tips for film and TV series locations?

Have you ever travelled to a place because you were inspired by film or television? If so, where, and inspired by which film or series? Do you have any other tips for film and TV series locations?

Top image in the article: Dark Hedges in Northern Ireland (Kings Road in Game of Thrones)

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