Netflix’s Wednesday, a delightfully dark spin on the Addams Family lore, enchanted global audiences with its gothic charm and Jenna Ortega’s deadpan wit.

Sure, the story is set in fictional Vermont, but the actual behind-the-scenes magic happened across European backdrops that feel like they stepped straight from a Tim Burton dreamscape. Let’s unpack those filming locations, from Nevermore Academy’s imposing exterior to the eerie forests that frame Wednesday’s journey, and point you toward the spots you can actually visit.

Wednesday Series Filming Locations

Though the story is set in small-town Vermont, the production leaned on real locations to build its gothic world. Instead of relying heavily on CGI, Tim Burton wanted authentic castles, towns, and forests with real history etched into their walls.

• Season 1 (2021–2022) was filmed mainly in Romania, centered around Bucharest and the Carpathian Mountains.
• Season 2 (2024) moved entirely to Ireland, with Dublin and Wicklow as central hubs.

Both places are now travel destinations for fans, offering a chance to walk the same halls and forests where Wednesday sharpened her wit.

Where Was Wednesday Season 2 Filmed

Production for Season 2 began in spring 2024, with filming stretching into late autumn across Ireland. This season expanded Nevermore’s world, introducing new sets like Willowhill Psychiatric Facility and new landscapes beyond the castle walls. Ireland’s gothic revival castles, historic cemeteries, and lush countryside provided perfect backdrops.

Charleville Castle, County Offaly

If you thought Romania’s Cantacuzino felt at home in Tim Burton’s aesthetic, Ireland didn’t miss a beat. In Season 2, Charleville Castle doubles as parts of Nevermore Academy’s interiors and exteriors, giving the school a fresh yet equally gothic presence. Its long hallways, ornate ceilings, and candlelit rooms frame Wednesday’s clashes with classmates and her own inner darkness.

In real life: Charleville Castle, built in 1798, is one of the finest examples of Gothic Revival architecture in Ireland. Surrounded by oak forests, it’s famously considered one of the country’s most haunted castles. Paranormal tours run alongside historical ones, adding an eerie allure. The richly decorated Gold Room, with its William Morris ceiling patterns, is a highlight for visitors. Fans visiting can easily imagine Wednesday pacing its haunted corridors.

Ashford Studios, County Wicklow

Build yourself a Nevermore Academy in a soundstage – no other sentiment quite sums up what happened at Ashford Studios. The facility was massively expanded (by about 170,000 sq ft) to accommodate elaborate sets like Pilgrim World, Founders’ Pyre, Rotwood Cottage, and Professor Orloff’s lab. It’s serviceable for big CGI-free gothic scenes and thus core to many interior shots.

In real life: Located just south of Dublin, Ashford Studios has become Ireland’s Hollywood, known for productions like Vikings. Visitors can’t normally tour the soundstages, but the Wicklow surroundings are worth the trip. Fans often explore the nearby Wicklow Mountains, which share the dramatic natural beauty seen in Wednesday’s forest scenes.

Trinity College Dublin

One of the cleverest transformations in Season 2 was Trinity’s Business School turned into Newark Airport. From check-in desks to bustling corridors, it played the backdrop for Wednesday’s travels.

In real life: Trinity College is Ireland’s oldest university, founded in 1592. Its historic Long Room library, with dark wood shelves and marble busts, is among the world’s most photographed interiors. Fans visiting Dublin can enjoy a real gothic-academic atmosphere before retracing Wednesday’s steps across campus.

Clonliffe College, Dublin

When Wednesday visits a psychiatric facility called Willow Hill, you’re not in Nevermore anymore. That air of institutional creep was filmed at Clonliffe College. Its austere corridors and echoing courtyards brought unsettling authenticity to Wednesday’s encounters there.

In real life: Once the largest seminary in Ireland, Holy Cross College (Clonliffe) closed in 2016 and now lends its Gothic Revival architecture to film crews. Its cloisters and stone staircases are a draw for architecture buffs even outside of its onscreen fame.

Newcastle Village, County Wicklow

For a Kansas-style neighborhood, enter Newcastle in County Wicklow. The crew scuffed it up with shabby paint jobs and messy front lawns to make it feel lived-in, uncanny, and slightly off-kilter. The show also built a dramatic courtyard called “the Link,” a graveyard, a clock tower, and secret passageways on location to expand the Nevermore set, giving Season 2 new spaces to explore.

In real life: Newcastle is a charming coastal village with historic ruins like the 12th-century Newcastle Church. Its quiet, everyday atmosphere contrasts beautifully with the eerie fictional world it became onscreen – an example of how Tim Burton bends reality with just a few strokes.

Powerscourt Demesne and Waterfall, Wicklow

One of the most cinematic moments – from forest to waterfall to hierarchical summer camp scenes – was shot at Powerscourt Demesne in Wicklow. Its lush gardens, terraces, and the 121-meter waterfall lent a fantastical but vivid flavor, even though the show had to balance its intense green brightness with their gothic tone.

In real life: Powerscourt is ranked among the world’s top gardens, with terraces, lakes, and ornamental statues spread across 47 acres. The waterfall, framed by forests of beech and pine, has been a popular filming spot for productions from Excalibur to Vikings. Visiting fans can wander the same landscapes that Wednesday and her classmates explored.

Dean’s Grange Cemetery, Dublin

To enhance the gothic ambience, scenes were filmed in Dublin’s Dean’s Grange Cemetery. Its historic gravestones and tree-lined paths brought a solemn, atmospheric quality to moments featuring new characters like Grandmama (Joanna Lumley).

In real life: Established in 1865, Dean’s Grange is one of Dublin’s largest cemeteries. It holds the graves of many notable Irish figures, and visitors often describe its solemn, haunting quiet. Perfect, in other words, for Wednesday’s world.

Where Was Wednesday Season 1 Filmed?

Season 1 filmed between 2021 and early 2022 in Romania. Burton’s team leaned heavily on real castles and historic sites to create a believable Vermont-by-way-Transylvania. The choice gave the series a distinctly gothic, European flavor.

Cantacuzino Castle, Bușteni

The castle served as the exterior of Nevermore Academy, instantly recognizable with its turrets and mountain backdrop. Snow-covered shots established the show’s gothic tone from the first episode.

In real life: Cantacuzino Castle, built in 1911 for a Romanian noble family, sits at the base of the Bucegi Mountains. It blends neo-Romanian style with medieval inspiration, featuring marble staircases, stained glass, and extensive gardens. Visitors today can tour the castle or enjoy panoramic views of the Carpathians – the same scenery Wednesday gazes at in her new “school.”

Palatul Monteoru, Bucharest

Interior dining hall and lounge scenes were filmed here, adding aristocratic weight to Nevermore’s interior life.

In real life: Built in the 19th century, Palatul Monteoru is a lavish urban palace, decorated with frescoes and chandeliers. Once a hub for Romania’s elite, it’s now used for events and film shoots. Its elegance matches Wednesday’s setting perfectly.

Casa Niculescu-Dorobanțu, Bucharest

This grand mansion hosted several interior Nevermore sequences, including classroom scenes and dramatic stairway moments.

In real life: Known for its art nouveau details and ornate woodwork, Casa Niculescu-Dorobanțu has become a favorite location for period dramas. It reflects the faded grandeur that Tim Burton loves to reimagine.

Bucharest Botanical Garden

The lush greenhouse where Wednesday studies carnivorous plants with classmates was filmed at the city’s botanical gardens.

In real life: Founded in 1860, the Bucharest Botanical Garden holds over 10,000 plant species across 17 hectares. Its greenhouses, ranging from tropical palms to desert succulents, provide an atmospheric retreat just minutes from the city center.

Buftea Studios & Jericho Town Set

The fictional town of Jericho, including the coffee shop, pilgrim museum, and carnival, was built at Buftea Studios near Bucharest. The infamous pool scene was also shot here at Dinamo Swimming Pool.

In real life: Buftea Studios is Romania’s largest film studio, often called “Hollywood of Eastern Europe.” While not open for casual tours, its surrounding area near lakes and forests captures the same vibe as Jericho’s outskirts.

Sinaia’s Royal Train Station (Gara Regală)

The ornate Royal Train Station in Sinaia provided the backdrop for one of Wednesday’s key transitional moments, when students and visitors arrive in the eerie world of Nevermore. On screen, the station’s old-world charm reinforces the sense of stepping into another era.

In real life: Built in 1939 for Romanian royalty, the station is a charming heritage site in Sinaia, a resort town known for Peleș Castle. Fans can still visit and imagine Wednesday’s train pulling in.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where was the school in Wednesday filmed?

In Season 1, the exterior of Nevermore Academy was Romania’s Cantacuzino Castle. In Season 2, interiors and courtyards were filmed at Ashford Studios and Charleville Castle in Ireland.

Was Wednesday filmed in Ireland?

Yes. Season 2 was filmed entirely in Ireland, using Dublin, Wicklow, and Offaly.

Is the house in Wednesday real?

Yes and no. Many of the castles and mansions are real, like Cantacuzino Castle and Charleville Castle. But the town of Jericho and some interiors were built on studio lots.

Why did Wednesday change filming locations?

Budget, studio availability, and Ireland’s film tax relief all played roles. Burton also wanted fresh landscapes to give Season 2 a distinct feel.