Eragon is a 2006 fantasy movie based on the novel by Christopher Paolini. It was directed by Stefen Fangmeier and released in 2006. I was fascinated by the beautiful landscapes, authentic locations, and stories when this movie came out.
The plot and scenes are great, and I was wondering about the locations where the movie was shot. Exploring these destinations by visiting them is an excellent way to experience the adventure and fantasy of the movie Eragon.
Let’s dive into the article to learn about these stunning film locations of Eragon.
1. Places Where Eragon Was Filmed
The shooting of the fantasy movie Eragon involves various magnificent and remarkable natural beauty scenes, which were captured in different locations. While most of the film was shot in Hungary, the other mountainous and dragon scenes were shot in Canada and Slovakia.
1.1. Hungary
Most of the film was shot in Hungary. The opening scene of the movie, where Eragon is in the forest with his uncle when he discovers the egg of the dragon, is shot in Budapest.
Another scene of the movie, involving the majestic castle of the evil king Alagaesia surrounded by his forces, was filmed in the Hungarian Fót Studios with the help of VFX and CGI.
Most of the beautiful scenery in the movie was filmed around some magnificent locations in Hungary, including Celldomolk, Tatabánya, and Sarvar.
Most cave scenes in the entire movie were mainly captured in the location of Tatabánya.
1.2. Slovakia
Eragon is a fantasy-based movie shot partly for external scenes in High Tatras, Slovakia. External shots were captured there and then added to the travelling quest segment of the film.
The country of Slovakia borders with Hungary, hence it is close to it, which made it easier to move on to another location. Another reason is that it provides entirely different scenic views than Canada.
Aerial mountain scenes shot in Slovakia were used for the shots of dragons and the climax of the movie.
1.3. Canada
Most outdoor scenes of the movie were shot in Canada, for instance when Eragon was riding Saphira. The film includes several magnificent outdoor sequences in Canada’s foggy mountains.
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One of the significances of the shots in the mountains of Canada was that they provided a vast open space, which is used in a scene where Eragon forms a bond with the dragon.
The movie has many well-established scenes shot in the woods, Canada offered an ideal location due to its dense and scenic forests as it is known to be the 3rd largest country in the world in terms of forest-dense area.
2. Why People Visit Ergaon Shooting Locations?
Hungary is one of the smallest countries in the world, with a flourishing tourism industry. Here, you will find a romantic setting, a cultured capital city full of people of multiple races, and plenty of hot baths, which attract people from all around the world while not forgetting the picturesque natural beauty.
It got more popular recently with the alluring landscape scenes of Eragon. While I appreciate the natural beauty of Hungary, another fantastic thing to explore is the central area of Budapest. However, visitors can experience life in Budapest before exploring the rural and abundant lands that will take them back to the universe of Alagaesia, which is full of dragons.
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As for Canada, people can find filming location tours and events readily available here. Canada is already famous for shooting movies in various filming locations, especially for outdoor scenes. There is so much for visitors and fans to enjoy along with experiencing the beauty of nature, where the film’s background scenes had been shot.
Several exterior scenes were shot in the High Tatras, Slovakia. It is the world’s smallest lofty mountain range. Mount Kriván is the focal point of the High Tatras. However, its mountain ranges have their highest peaks in Slovakia.
It is also an excellent region for long-distance hikers, especially from mid-June to late October, when they can enjoy impressive adventure sports experiences.
3. Plot of Eragon
The movie starts in the fantastical world of Alagaesia, and its plot revolves around a young farm boy named Eragon, who unexpectedly finds a mysterious blue stone while he is on a hunting journey in the thriving forest.
However, he knows a little about this enchanting stone: It is a dragon’s egg, which has massive power and destiny. Further, when the egg hatches, Eragon unexpectedly bonds with that baby dragon named Saphira. They begin a dangerous journey together to conquer King Galbatorix, an evil ruler, and free the realm from his autocracy.
As the journey continues, Eragon finds his secret powers as a Dragon Rider. The Dragon Rider is a renowned soldier who rides dragons and manipulates magic. While facing many challenges, Eragon and Saphira encounter mythological creatures and discover allies in Brom.
A pretty princess, Arya, and an experienced and clever storyteller. Together, they need to explore deceitful landscapes, combat dark witchcraft, and face their fears to fulfill the demands of their destiny and make Alagaesia a peaceful place again.
4. Conclusion
After watching Eragon, viewers can get a chance to go on a visually captivating journey through multiple spectacular filming locations. This film allowed the fans of Eragon to immerse themselves in the world of adventure and fantasy. The movie involves the varied filming locations of Canada, Hungary, and Slovakia to make the backdrop for the phenomenal quest of Eragon.
Furthermore, additional scenes were shot in Fót Studios and Budapest, unveiling the historical charms of the capital city of Hungary. The visual experience of Eragon, with its various filming locations, gave this film a diversity of scenes, which allowed the audience to wander in realms of ancient lands.
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