Season 6 of HBO’s epic drama Game of Thrones has finished and millions of fans worldwide are suddenly without their weekly fix of life in Westeros.
It’s a long wait between seasons, and while we live in hope that creator George RR Martin releases his long-awaited next instalment in the saga, The Winds of Winter, we won’t see Dany, Tyrion and the dashing Jon Snow on our TV screens again until April 2017.
If you can’t wait that long, production on season 7 is set to start in July and ardent Thrones fans could zero in on the various locations for filming in the hope of spotting a Tyrell, Lannister or Stark.
Or you could go one step further and buy a property at one of the key filming locations in Europe. Here’s a few ideas to get you started:
1. Dubrovnik, Croatia
The Croatian coastal city of Dubrovnik is used as the setting for King’s Landing, the capital of Westeros. The medieval walls of Dubrovnik are a UNESCO world heritage site, so it’s no wonder the show’s producers picked it as a key location.
The historic walled city of Dubrovnik. Picture: Getty Images
You can check out the main street of Dubrovnik – the Stradun – where Cersei did her walk of shame, Gradac Park (site of the Purple Wedding) or Belvedere Atrium, where The Mountain memorably defeated Oberyn Martell.
Cersei did blow up the Sept of Baelor, but there’s sure to be lots happening in King’s Landing in season 7, as she takes control of the capital.
Close to the heart of King’s Landing action. Picture: Savills
If you want to set up right in the middle of the action, this property in Old Town is ideal. It’s actually two houses, with up to six bedrooms and even has its own chapel, one of the city’s earliest, called the Chapel of St Vitrus.
It’s just a few minutes from the Stradun and offers stunning views over Old Town and the ocean.
Modern comfort in ancient surrounds. Picture: Savills
It’s on the market with Savills for $AU1.9 million.
2. Belfast, Northern Ireland
Belfast is the home base of the Game of Thrones production, with many of the show’s large sets housed at Paint Hall studio, in the city’s Titanic Quarter (the area where parts of the HMS Titanic were built).
According to the Game of Thrones Wiki, Paint Hall houses interior sets for Winterfell, Castle Black, The Eyrie, the Great Sept of Baelor and Daenerys’ throne room in the Great Pyramid of Meereen. The iconic Iron Throne is also housed there.
Queen Elizabeth inspects the Iron Throne, which is located in the Belfast studio. Picture: Getty Images
If you want to potentially catch sight of one of the cast members, you could buy this flat in the Titanic Quarter, just a short walk from the studio.
The two-bedroom, 6th floor apartment includes a stylish modern kitchen and balcony.
A modern flat just a short walk from the Game of Thrones studio. Picture: John Minnis Estate Agents
It’s listed with John Minnis Estate Agents for offers around the $AU377,000 mark.
The flat offers modern living features with harbourside views. Picture: John Minnis Estate Agents
3. County Down, Northern Ireland
Old Castle Ward, in County Down, is one of the main filming locations for the entire series. It has been used as a location for most of the Winterfell exterior shots. Many other places in County Down have featured in the series, including recent scenes of Riverrun from season 6.
The new King in the North is back in Winterfell this season. Picture: Foxtel
With season 7 sure to centre on Jon Snow’s new status as “King in the North”, there is likely to be lots of Winterfell filming action.
This double storey cottage is close to the Winterfell filming action. Picture: Michael Dunn Property Consultancy
The village of Strangford is very close to many filming locations – and not too far from Belfast either.
This cute double-storey cottage offers four bedrooms and two bathrooms, lounge with wood burning stove, and a bright open plan kitchen with French doors opening to the backyard.
The delightful kitchen offers lots of light and views to the garden. Picture: Michael Dunn Property Consultancy
It’s listed with Michael Dunn Property Consultancy for around the $AU500,000 mark.
4. Akureyri, Iceland
The White Walkers will no doubt continue their march southward in season 7 and the backdrop for many of the icy landscapes beyond The Wall have been filmed in Iceland.
The remote and icy region of Akureyri has been used for filming scenes beyond The Wall. Picture: Getty Images
Lake Myvatn, which is near the town of Akureyri, is where Mance Rayder’s wildlings were encamped in season 3, but other Icelandic glaciers have been used for filming.
If you long for the doomed romance of Jon Snow and Ygritte, the Grjotagja cave is the cave and thermal pool where Jon and Ygritte have their passionate fling.
This modern duplex offers incredible views, but is only 10 minutes from the city centre. Picture: Viviun.com
Property is a little harder to come by in these more remote areas, so you might want to base yourself in the capital, Reykjavik. It’s a four-hour drive from Akureyri, but this stunning duplexwould be worth the commute.
Modern luxury in Iceland’s capital. Picture: Viviun.com
The house boasts high ceilings and huge windows to capture the panoramic views. On the edge of a park and near to Lake Ellidavatn, it offers picturesque and peaceful living, just 10 minutes from the city centre. It offers four bedrooms and three bathrooms and is listed for sale at $US700,000.
5. Canary Islands, Spain
The Canary Islands are reportedly being scouted by Game of Thrones producers for filming of seasons 7 and 8, according to fan site Watchers on the Wall.
The site reports that producers have been in negotiations with the local film commission and have been impressed with various locations, including Teide National Park, which is home to Spain’s highest mountain.
Teide National Park, Tenerife, where producers have been scouting locations for next season’s filming. Picture: Getty Images
Also on their inspection list was Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura.
The Canary Islands are a favourite holiday haunt of the British, who flock to Tenerife, the most populous of the country’s seven islands.
You could own this villa near the stunning Teide National Park in Tenerife. Picture: ThinkSpain.com
Situated near the village of Vilaflor, this villa has its own private pine forest and spectacular views of the neighbouring valley.
Resource: realestate.com.au
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