Scandinavia

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Scandinavia is a region in northern Europe that consists of the kingdoms of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. The Scandinavian peninsula was named after the region. Iceland also is often associated with Scandinavian culture, language and history. Finland is sometimes included as well due to its historical association.

Magical games and sports

The Nordic National Quidditch team was a Quidditch team most likely from Scandinavia.^[1]

Magical creatures

Scandinavia

The following creatures were found throughout Scandinavia:

Norway

The following creatures were found throughout Norway:

Sweden

The following creatures were found throughout Sweden:

Known location

Norway

• Finnmark
  • Karasjok

Sweden

• Arjeplog
• Kopparberg
• Gothenburg

Behind the scenes

• J. K. Rowling once stated in an interview that she believed that Durmstrang Castle, home of Durmstrang Institute, may have been located in the far north of Scandinavia.^[5]

Appearances

• Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First mentioned)
• Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film) (Mentioned only)
• Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game) (Mentioned only)
• Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game) (Mentioned only)
• Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Mentioned only)
• Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film) (Mentioned only)
• Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Mentioned only)
• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film) (Mentioned only)
• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game) (Mentioned only)
• Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Mentioned only)
• Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (play) (Mentioned only)
• Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (film) (Mentioned in a newspaper)
• Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Mentioned only)
• Quidditch Through the Ages (Mentioned only)
• Pottermore
• Harry Potter (website) (Mentioned only)
• Harry Potter Trading Card Game (Mentioned only)
• Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup (First appearance)
• Harry Potter: The Creature Vault (Mentioned only)
• Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery (Mentioned only)
• Harry Potter: Wizards Unite (Mentioned only)
• Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells (Mentioned only)
• Harry Potter: Wizards Unite (Mentioned only)

Notes and references

External links

• Scandinavia on Wikipedia

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