Are you even a fan if you don't experience these Harry Potter filming locations for yourself? Check out the tours below for a chance to ride the Hogwarts Express or visit Alnwick Castle (AKA Hogwarts) and learn to fly a broom on our 1-day castles and broomsticks tour...

Can you actually visit the Hogwarts Castle?

Since 2012, visitors have been able to explore the real sets. A special attraction is the giant model of Hogwarts - the Harry Potter castle - actually used in the film. It's a model - so you can't stroll through it of course, but you can wander around these extraordinary sets: The Great Hall.

Where is the real Hogwarts Castle located?

Alnwick Castle

Movie: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and the Chamber of Secrets. Shots: Alnwick Castle has been used for exterior shots of Hogwarts. Fact: Alnwick Castle is the second largest inhabited castle in England. It has been home to the dukes of Northumberland for over 700 years.

What part of Scotland is Hogwarts located?

Did you know that Hogwarts is supposed to be in the Scottish Highlands? And that JK Rowling wrote part of the books in Edinburgh? Yes, you probably do as you're a fan! Below, we've put together top film backdrops and the places that inspired the books located in Scotland.

Can you walk inside Hogwarts Castle?

Yes, it's primarily a theme park ride, so you're probably not going to see Brad Pitt strolling past, but you really do get to see the sets and learn about classics ranging from Frankenstein to Jaws.

Discovering the Harry Potter Hogwarts location in Scotland

Can you tour Hogwarts Castle without going ride?

You can walk through Hogwarts™ castle without riding the ride attraction. Fully enjoy the world of Harry Potter™ including “Moving Portrait Corridor” and “The Portrait of the Fat Lady” like Harry Potter™ and his friends did! *Please ask crew members about the operation hours.

Can you visit Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley in one day?

You can definitely see all of Harry Potter World in a day. We had no difficulties seeing everything in the park in pretty much 6 hours. We then had extra time to walk around the rest of the park and explore what it had to offer.

Where is Dumbledore's grave in real-life?

Harry Potter Location: Dumbledore's Grave

Eilean na Moine Island, in the loch, was used as Dumbledore's grave. Loch Eilt is a freshwater loch in Lochaber in the West Highlands. Loch Arkaig is where we see the flight of the dragon.

Where is Dumbledore's grave?

The famous island used for Harry Potter in Loch Eilt is called Eilean na Moine. It was used as Dumbledore's grave, which was later digitally placed on Loch Arkaig.

Where in Scotland was Hagrid's house?

Landscape In Glencoe, Scotland

The filming location for Hagrid's Hut from the Harry Potter movies set up in Clachaig, Glencoe.

Is Hogwarts in England or Scotland?

1. Hogwarts in the Scottish Highlands. In the Harry Potter books, Hogwarts is set in the Scottish Highlands, which is one of the main reasons why there are so many Scottish locations in the films.

Was Harry Potter filmed in Edinburgh?

Although Edinburgh wasn't used to film any of the scenes in Harry Potter, it is where J K Rowling wrote the books and found a lot of inspiration for characters and locations.

Can you visit where Harry Potter was filmed?

Warner Bros.

For the 10 years that the Harry Potter film series was in production, it was lensed at a studio in Watford, a small town northwest of London. At this Warner Bros. Studio, visitors can see iconic sets like the Forbidden Forest, Hogwarts' Great Hall, and Diagon Alley.

Where is Harry Potter's experience?

Explore the wonders of Harry Potter™ at Warner Bros. Studio with round-trip transfers from London – a perfect day trip for Potterheads of all ages! Choose your pick-up point and spend a magical 4 hours exploring the behind-the-scenes secrets of the Harry Potter™ film series.

Can you stay at the real Hogwarts?

I'm sorry, but Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is a fictional place from the Harry Potter series created by J.K. Rowling. It does not exist in real life.

How did Voldemort know where Dumbledore is buried?

Location of Dumbledore's grave was no secret. Everyone was invited to visit the burial ceremony and the white tomb is erected. When Voldemort came for the Elder Wand he broke the Tomb and took the Wand from Dumbledore.

What did Voldemort do to Dumbledore's body?

Voldemort flew to Hogwarts and used his own wand to crack open the White Tomb from head to foot, and then removed the sheets from around Dumbledore's body, allowing him to take the wand within, which had been buried with its owner.

Was Harry Potter filmed in Scotland?

When visiting the various lochs and locations featured in the Harry Potter films throughout the Scottish Highlands you'll be submerged into magnificent magical surroundings that provide more than just the site in which the movies were filmed, but opportunities to hike, take boat trips, train rides and so much more.

Why was Dumbledore buried with the Elder Wand?

Dumbledore had hoped, by having the Elder Wand placed with him in his tomb, that the power of the Wand would then be ended; the wand would transfer its allegiance to the latest person who had captured it, and as Snape had killed Dumbledore, it would be Snape to whom the wand owed its allegiance.

Where was Dumbledore killed?

Overview. Beginner warning: Details follow which you may not wish to read at your current level. In the sixth book, Dumbledore dies when facing Severus Snape on top of the Astronomy Tower, as Harry helplessly watches from concealment.

Which loch is in Harry Potter?

Loch Shiel

The Loch has been used as the backdrop of Hogwarts School of Wizarding in several of the films and, is the location of the Black Lake in The Prisoner of Azkaban and The Half-Blood Prince.

Where should you start at Harry Potter?

Starting in either park guarantees you a great day — obviously, you're at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, you really can't go wrong — but we recommend starting at Hogsmeade, catching the train over to Diagon Alley mid-day, and then coming back to Hogsmeade to finish the night.

How much is one day at Harry Potter World?

To experience the full magic of Harry Potter World, including the Hogwarts Express ride between Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade, you'll need a park-to-park ticket. This option allows you to explore both Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure in a single day, with prices starting at approximately $164.

Which Universal park is best for Harry Potter?

This is a hard question to answer. Hogsmeade is the original Harry Potter land and features larger rides, though it's limited in terms of food and drink. Diagon Alley only has one ride to its name, but it pulls out all the stops when it comes to shops, food and drinks. If you're a thrill seeker, consider Hosgmeade.