Description [en]: The film was shot in New Zealand and the Czech Republic – a country beloved by fantasy directors for its diverse landscapes. In one country you can film beaches, mountains, and plains. That's what the creators of The Chronicles of Narnia needed; the film was almost entirely shot in New Zealand. The winter forest scenes were filmed in the Czech Republic.

Filming Locations:

Cathedral Cove

In the Movie

Scene where the main characters appear on the beach at the beginning of the film

In Reality

The scene was filmed On the Coromandel Peninsula in the north of New Zealand, there is a gorgeous beach with blue water and white sand called Hahei. It is onto this beach that the children arrive in the first and second parts of the film, and where they also find the ruins of the ancient capital of Narnia.

The White Witch's Camp

In the Movie

In Reality

The scene was filmed The White Witch's camp was filmed in Woodhill Forest, now a favorite spot for tourists with many walking trails for different levels. The forest is located northwest of Auckland, about an hour's drive away.

Aslan's Camp

In the Movie

Scene where -

In Reality

The scene was filmed The Waitaki Valley was perfect for Aslan's camp. The green meadows and hills created the necessary joyful mood, ideal for the forces of good. And the final battle took place among the rocks of Elephant Mountain, located in this valley.

The Great Battle for Narnia

In the Movie

Scene where the great battle begins

In Reality

The scene was filmed The Great Battle was filmed at Flock Hill – one of the main battles in which the Narnian army, led by Aslan, fought against the White Witch's army. Flock Hill is a mountain valley located in the Southern Alps, near the city of Christchurch on the South Island of New Zealand.

The Forest Near Mr. Tumnus's House

In the Movie

Scene where Lucy first enters Narnia and meets Mr. Tumnus in the forest.

In Reality

The scene was filmed The sandstone rocks are located in the Czech Republic, near the village of Tisá. This place looks magical, and locals have created many fairy tales and legends about it. It was here that they filmed the scene where Lucy first enters Narnia, and later all the other children. This is where the meeting with Mr. Tumnus takes place.