Netflix’s Vikings: Valhalla star reveals a Donegal hotspot as one of Ireland's best

The star of Netflix’s Vikings: Valhalla has admitted that Slieve League is perhaps his favourite place in Ireland.

Tourism Ireland has unveiled a new video to coincide with the launch of season three of Vikings: Valhalla on Netflix today, which was partially filmed in Ireland. The latest behind-the-scenes film from Tourism Ireland is fronted by English actor Leo Suter, who plays Harald Sigurdsson, who reminds viewers that the series was filmed on location in Wicklow.

Viewers will see Leo describe what a Viking does on their day off and share some of his own favourite places to visit in Ireland, as well as the activities he enjoyed during his downtime during filming.

“That's a good question,” Suter says when asked where his favourite is. “Kerry was very special. I've been to the Cliffs of Moher last year which are very beautiful but there's something magical about Slieve League and Donegal – it's a great hike and kind of Viking!”

The behind-the-scenes film is being shared with Tourism Ireland’s fans and followers on YouTube in Great Britain, the United States, France, Spain, Canada, Sweden and Denmark. Tourism Ireland’s aim is to highlight our spectacular scenery, remind people that the series was filmed on location here and inspire viewers to come and follow Leo’s recommendations!

“We are delighted that season three of Vikings: Valhalla was partially filmed in Co Wicklow – another great screen tourism opportunity for Tourism Ireland and a really great way to highlight the destination," Elmagh Killeen, Tourism Ireland’s Head of Brand & Marketing Communications, said. "The Netflix series is bringing the magnificent scenery of Co Wicklow to the attention of viewers around the world. And, our behind-the-scenes film will remind our millions of followers on social media that filming for the series took place here, inspiring them to put Ireland on their holiday ‘wish list’.”