Where Was The Grand Budapest Hotel Filmed?
Explore the real-world locations behind The Grand Budapest Hotel, from Saxony's Görlitz department store to the Czech Republic's snowy mountains.
Location Gallery
Germany - Görlitz Department Store
Czech Republic - Krkonoše Mountains
Germany - Stadtbad Görlitz
Germany - Görlitz Streets
Travel Tips
The fictional country of Zubrowka is a blend of several Central European influences.
The filmmakers avoided CGI by building elaborate physical models, including the hotel's exterior.
The interior hotel scenes were shot entirely inside a real department store that had been closed for years.
Director Wes Anderson wrote the screenplay specifically for Görlitz after scouting Eastern Europe.
Filming Locations
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Filming Locations
Germany - Görlitz Department Store
Used for the main interior of the hotel, this art nouveau department store provided the grand backdrop for much of the action inside the hotel.
Czech Republic - Krkonoše Mountains
The snowy mountaintop scenes were filmed in the Czech Republic's Krkonoše mountain range, adding a fairytale-like atmosphere to the chase scenes.
Germany - Stadtbad Görlitz
This historic public bath was transformed into the spa seen in the film and also used for various sets including the prison shower.
Germany - Görlitz Streets
Many exterior shots, such as the Mendl's bakery scenes and military checkpoints, were filmed on the colorful streets of Görlitz.
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