Map of Skyrim

Full credit goes to GameBanshee for this map. Click to embiggen it for screenshotting, studying, or muttering “where the hell am I?” at full resolution

Skyrim is not designed to be crossed lightly, especially in Survival Mode. Cold, distance, weather, and fatigue turn even short journeys into decisions with consequences.

This map exists to help plan those decisions.

How to Use This Map

This map is designed for planning routes in Skyrim’s Survival Mode. It focuses on major locations, travel paths, and overall orientation rather than exhaustive points of interest.

Use it to decide where you’re going next, not to optimise every container along the way.

Survival Mode Notes

Some routes that look short on the map involve long exposure to cold.
Mountain passes and open tundra punish night travel.
Weather can turn safe-looking journeys into dead ends.
Always plan with shelter in mind, not just distance.

Travel Warning

Survival Mode changes how Skyrim feels. Routes that are manageable in normal play can become dangerous once cold, hunger, and fatigue are active.

Static vs Interactive Maps

The static map above is intended for route planning and general orientation. If you’re looking for a fully interactive reference with individual points of interest, an external tool may be more suitable.

Interactive options:

Used in Survival Diaries

This map is used throughout my Skyrim Survival diaries, including Cold-Blooded.

Map accuracy can vary depending on difficulty, RNG, and Survival Mode conditions. Routes that feel safe in one run may be risky in another.