[3] North-east of Skyrim - p.1 | World maps TES V: Skyrim Guide

Last update: 10 December 2019

On this page of TES V: Skyrim World Atlas is the first group of locations (points 1-9) from the third sector of the world map. Namely. the north-eastern part of the world. From our guide you will learn exactly where to look for locations, and what they offer (for example, some unique quests or valuable loot).

• 1. PILGRIM'S TRENCH
• 2. YSGRAMOR'S TOMB
• 3. SEPTIMUS SIGNUS'S OUTPOST
• 4. SKYTEMPLE RUINS
• 5. COLLEGE OF WINTERHOLD
• 6. WINTERHOLD
• 7. WRECK OF THE PRIDE OF TEL VOS
• 8. THE SERPENT STONE
• 9. JAPHET'S FOLLY
• 10. SAARTHAL

1. PILGRIM'S TRENCH

Location type: ship

Accessibility: always

Comments: You won't encounter any enemies here.

2. YSGRAMOR'S TOMB

Location type: dungeon

Accessibility: always

Comments: The tomb and its surroundings are being occupied by wild animals and ghosts. You won't be able to explore the main part of the tomb until you deliver the Wuuthrad sword as part of Glory of the Dead Companions quest.

3. SEPTIMUS SIGNUS'S OUTPOST

Location type: cave

Accessibility: always

Comments: I would recommend visiting the outpost while completing Elder Knowledge main quest. You won't encounter any enemies inside the outpost, but you may be attacked by wild animals while trying to get to it.

4. SKYTEMPLE RUINS

Location type: campsite

Accessibility: always

Comments: The ruins are being occupied by draugrs and skeletons.

5. COLLEGE OF WINTERHOLD

Location type: fort

Accessibility: You can't visit this location until you've started First Lessons College of Winterhold quest and passed the initial test.

Comments: I would recommend exploring the college while completing First Lessons quest (and Elder Knowledge main quest at the same time). It's worth mentioning that starting the quest mentioned above is the only way to gain access to college grounds, because there aren't any other passageways leading to it.

6. WINTERHOLD

Location type: city

Accessibility: always

Comments: Winterhold is one of the biggest cities in Skyrim and you'll visit this place many times while completing main and side quests. There's an inn here and you'll also find a bridge which connects the city to College of Winterhold (sector 3, number 5).

7. WRECK OF THE PRIDE OF TEL VOS

Location type: ship

Accessibility: always

Comments: The shipwreck is being occupied by bandits.

8. THE SERPENT STONE

Location type: standing stones

Accessibility: always

Comments: There's one of thirteen magical standing stones here and interacting with it can grant you a powerful blessing. I would recommend visiting this location while completing Joining the Stormcloaks civil war quest.

9. JAPHET'S FOLLY

Location type: fort

Accessibility: You can't visit the fort until you've started Rise in the East side quest, because it's on an island completely separated from the rest of Skyrim.

Comments: The fortress and its surroundings are being occupied by bandits and wild animals. Make sure to explore this area thoroughly before ending Rise in the East side quest, because you won't be allowed to return here later on in the game.

10. SAARTHAL

Location type: dungeon

Accessibility: You can't visit the dig site until you've started Under Saarthal College of Winterhold quest.

Comments: This location is being occupied by draugrs and it's best to explore it while completing Under Saarthal College of Winterhold quest or Forbidden Knowledge side quest.