This article contains affiliate links at no cost to you. A trip to the Game of Thrones filming locations in Northern Ireland is one of the most incredible experiences a fan can have. According to Game of Thrones Tours, HBO considered no less than 14 countries before they chose Northern Ireland as the principal filming location for the award-winning series.
And they chose well. They have captured some of our earth’s most breathtaking landscapes alongside dramatic castles, caves, and vistas known as the Causeway Coastal Route.
The route is rated as one of the world’s top five road trips. It stretches 120 miles from Belfast Lough to Lough Foyle and links the villages of Glenarm, Carnlough, Cushendall, and Cushendun.
This was the second time I was invited to Belfast to explore this region and its Seven Kingdoms. I made this trip back in 2014 to explore the Game of Thrones filming locations for seasons 1–4.
It was incredible then too, but there has certainly been some sophistication of the tour since then. This time I was joined by my Geek Girl Travel partner in crime Emma Loggins (Fanbolt.com, the CW Couch Up with Emma, Walker Stalker).
Everything You Need to Know About Exploring the Game of Thrones Filming Locations in Northern Ireland
The first and possibly most important thing you should know is that both the Tourism Ireland and Discover Northern Ireland websites are going to be your best friend on this adventure. These are Ireland’s and Northern Ireland’s official tourism authorities on all things travel.
They do a lovely job of helping you plan your trip. There is also a GOT filming locations App for Android and iOS.
While the hit TV series is filmed all over the world and known for its remarkably breathtaking filming locations, Belfast is the Official Game of Thrones Territory. Its main soundstage, Titanic Studios, is located in Belfast. There is no other place in the world that caters to GOT fans the way Northern Ireland does.
Follow the three-eyed raven through Northern Ireland, where crumbling castles and ancient landscapes become key Seven Kingdoms filming locations in Game of Thrones® — Ireland.com