Winterfell
The ancestral home of House Stark and capital of the North
Significance:
Seat of power in the North, features hot springs and crypts
Explore Westeros - The Seven Kingdoms
From the frozen lands beyond the Wall to the deserts of Dorne, explore every corner of Westeros
Region Overview
Geography
Westeros is a continent stretching approximately 3000 miles from north to south, with diverse climates and terrains
Climate
Cold and snowy in the north, warm and dry in the south, temperate in the central regions
Culture
Each of the Seven Kingdoms has its unique culture, from the ancient traditions of the North to the exotic customs of Dorne
Population
Approximately 40 million people distributed across the Seven Kingdoms
The North
The largest region of Westeros, known for its harsh winters and resilient people
Climate: Cold, with long and harsh winters
Culture: Follows ancient traditions, believers in the Old Gods
The Wall
A 700-foot high ice wall protecting the realm from northern threats
Significance:
Headquarters of the Night's Watch, the last defense against the White Walkers
White Harbor
The largest city and main port in the North
Significance:
Trade center of the North, seat of House Manderly
The Dreadfort
The ominous castle of House Bolton
Significance:
Notorious for its dark history and torture chambers
The Vale
A fertile valley surrounded by mountains, known for its chivalry and honor
Climate: Temperate, cold in the mountains
Culture: Values honor and knighthood
The Eyrie
The impregnable mountaintop castle of House Arryn
Significance:
Highest castle in Westeros, features the Moon Door
Runestone
The ancient castle of House Royce
Significance:
Seat of one of the oldest families in the Vale
Gulltown
The largest city and port in the Vale
Significance:
Important trade center
The Riverlands
Fertile plains where three great rivers meet, strategically important but vulnerable
Climate: Temperate and moist
Culture: Values family, duty, and honor
Riverrun
The riverside castle of House Tully
Significance:
Seat of power in the Riverlands, strategic stronghold
Harrenhal
The largest castle in Westeros, a cursed ruin
Significance:
Destroyed by dragonfire, rumored to be cursed
The Twins
Twin castles controlled by House Frey
Significance:
Controls the only crossing of the Green Fork river
The Westerlands
Mountainous region rich in gold, the domain of House Lannister
Climate: Temperate, rainy in the mountains
Culture: Values wealth and power
Casterly Rock
The massive rock fortress of House Lannister
Significance:
Built atop gold mines, the richest castle in Westeros
Lannisport
The largest city and port in the Westerlands
Significance:
Important trade and naval base
The Crag
The coastal castle of House Westerling
Significance:
Where Robb Stark met Jeyne Westerling
The Reach
The most fertile region in Westeros, abundant in grain and wine
Climate: Warm and pleasant
Culture: Values chivalry and the arts
Highgarden
The beautiful castle of House Tyrell
Significance:
Seat of power in the Reach, famous for its gardens
Oldtown
The oldest and second-largest city in Westeros
Significance:
Home of the Citadel, center of knowledge and learning
The Citadel
Headquarters of the order of maesters
Significance:
Repository of knowledge in Westeros
Horn Hill
The castle of House Tarly
Significance:
Home of Samwell Tarly
The Stormlands
Stormy coastal region known for its formidable castles and fierce warriors
Climate: Stormy and damp
Culture: Values strength and resilience
Storm's End
The impregnable castle of House Baratheon
Significance:
Never conquered, has withstood countless storms
Shipbreaker Bay
Dangerous bay known for shipwrecks
Significance:
Where the Targaryen fleet was wrecked during Aegon's Conquest
Griffin's Roost
The castle of House Connington
Significance:
Seat of Jon Connington's family
Dorne
The southernmost kingdom of Westeros, known for its deserts, spices, and independent spirit
Climate: Hot and dry
Culture: Unique Dornish culture, gender equality, passionate and free-spirited
Sunspear
The desert castle of House Martell
Significance:
Capital of Dorne, famous for its Spear Tower
The Water Gardens
The summer palace of House Martell
Significance:
Beautiful palace where all Dornish children can play
Starfall
The castle of House Dayne
Significance:
Location of the legendary sword "Dawn"
Yronwood
The castle of House Yronwood
Significance:
Second most powerful house in Dorne