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Helgen

Border town destroyed by Alduin in the opening of the game, where the player escapes execution. Bandits move into the ruins afterward and Helgen Keep can be revisited for loot.

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Where is Helgen on the map?

Helgen is in Falkreath Hold, about 0.7 km east of Falkreath and about 0.5 km south of Riverwood. The nearest hold capital is Falkreath, which carriages from the other major cities can reach. From there, head east for 0.7 km to reach Helgen.

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Helgen: FAQ

Where is Helgen in Skyrim?

Helgen is in Falkreath Hold, about 0.7 km east of Falkreath and about 0.5 km south of Riverwood. The nearest hold capital is Falkreath, which carriages from the other major cities can reach. From there, head east for 0.7 km to reach Helgen.

What is at Helgen?

Border town destroyed by Alduin in the opening of the game, where the player escapes execution. Bandits move into the ruins afterward and Helgen Keep can be revisited for loot.