Iron Islands Map
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Iron Islands Map

The complete map of House Greyjoy’s rocky sea realm — from Pyke and Old Wyk to Great Wyk, Harlaw, Lordsport, Nagga’s Hill, and the storm-beaten islands of the Ironborn

By Bia & Zhuni Updated Apr 2026 Western Sea Realm
⚡ Quick Answer

The Iron Islands are a harsh group of rocky islands off the western coast of Westeros, ruled by House Greyjoy from Pyke. The region is known for the Ironborn, longships, raiding culture, the Drowned God, and key islands such as Great Wyk, Old Wyk, Harlaw, Saltcliffe, Orkmont, and Pyke. Their geography makes them poor for farming but powerful at sea.

HouseGreyjoy
SeatPyke
GodDrowned God
PowerNaval Raiding
MottoWe Do Not Sow
Island Overview

What Are the Iron Islands?

The Iron Islands are not a rich kingdom of fields and castles — they are a hard sea realm shaped by salt, stone, ships, and old defiance.

The Iron Islands sit off the western coast of Westeros in the Sunset Sea. Unlike the fertile Reach, the wealthy Westerlands, or the vast North, the Iron Islands are rocky, storm-beaten, and poor in farmland.

This harsh geography shaped the identity of the Ironborn. Instead of sowing fields, they built ships, raided coasts, and developed a culture centered on sea strength, old ways, and the worship of the Drowned God.

The political heart of the islands is Pyke, the seat of House Greyjoy, but the full map includes other important islands such as Old Wyk, Great Wyk, Harlaw, Saltcliffe, and Orkmont. Each island adds to the fragmented but fierce identity of the region.

This page is your main hub for the Iron Islands map, helping readers explore Pyke, Lordsport, Old Wyk, Nagga’s Hill, Harlaw, Great Wyk, and the sea routes that make the Ironborn dangerous far beyond their rocky homeland.

Iron Islands Positioning Diagram
Pyke
Old Wyk
Great Wyk
Harlaw
Sunset Sea
Major Places in the Iron Islands
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The Essential Ironborn Locations

These are the places that define Greyjoy power, Ironborn religion, sea routes, and the old ways.

By Island, Port & Old Ways
Island Breakdown

Browse the Iron Islands by Zone and Function

Move from Greyjoy rule to sacred islands, storm coasts, ship routes, and the hard geography that created the Ironborn.

Ironborn Reference
Reference Table

Major Locations in the Iron Islands at a Glance

A quick-reference guide to the islands, ports, sacred places, and sea routes of the Ironborn.

Location Type Position in Iron Islands Best Known For Regional Importance
Pyke Castle / island seat Central political island House Greyjoy, sea stacks, bridges Main ruling seat
Lordsport Port town Near Pyke Harbor access and ship movement Main practical gateway
Old Wyk Sacred island Island chain interior Old ways, kingsmoot, Ironborn myth Religious-cultural core
Nagga’s Hill Holy site Old Wyk Kingsmoot and sacred Ironborn memory Symbolic gathering place
Great Wyk Major island Large island zone Scale, rock, local holds Major landmass
Harlaw Major island Island chain Noble houses and Ironborn politics Powerful noble island
Sunset Sea Sea region West of Westeros Raiding routes and naval reach Strategic sea access
Frequently Asked Questions

Iron Islands Map FAQs

The key questions readers ask when trying to understand the Iron Islands and the Ironborn sea realm.

What are the Iron Islands in Game of Thrones?
The Iron Islands are a rocky island chain off the western coast of Westeros. They are ruled by House Greyjoy and inhabited by the Ironborn, a seafaring culture known for ships, raids, the Drowned God, and the old ways.
Where are the Iron Islands on the map?
The Iron Islands lie in the Sunset Sea off the western coast of Westeros, west of the Riverlands and north-west of the Westerlands.
What is Pyke?
Pyke is the seat of House Greyjoy and one of the most important locations in the Iron Islands. It is famous for its harsh coastal setting, sea stacks, bridges, and storm-beaten architecture.
Who rules the Iron Islands?
House Greyjoy rules the Iron Islands from Pyke for most of Game of Thrones, though Ironborn politics are also shaped by kingsmoot traditions, rival captains, and the old ways.
Why are the Iron Islands important?
The Iron Islands are important because their people control strong fleets and western sea routes. Their raiding tradition and naval strength make them dangerous despite the poverty of their rocky homeland.

Explore the Iron Islands One Rock at a Time

The Iron Islands are more than Pyke alone. From sacred Old Wyk to ship-filled harbors and stormy sea routes, every island explains why the Ironborn became a people of salt, iron, and defiance.

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