The map of the Province of Skyrim, with Whiterun Hold highlighted.
Whiterun Hold is one of the nine Holds of Skyrim. It is the largest of the nine holds.
About
Balgruuf the Greater is the Jarl of Whiterun, who can be found in Dragonsreach.
Whiterun Hold is the central hold of Skyrim. It is named for the capital city of the hold, Whiterun. The landscape is mostly boreal plains, with vast, sparse tundra and flowing rivers, but its most striking landmark is the Throat of the World, the highest peak in Tamriel. It is said among Nords that this is where mankind was first given life. High Hrothgar is an ancient monastery resting atop the mountain where the Greybeards dwell, masters of the Voice and trainers of the Dragonborn. This hold is also known for having a large number of Giant camps. The White River divides the region. Sparse plains extend from west of the river to the township of Rorikstead near the western border, which is situated on ideal farmland. Much of the area near the southern border and east of the river is mountainous. Whiterun appears to have stable security, but some residents complain that Whiterun's security is the worst in the province, calling it shameful. Whiterun's insignia is a horse's head, which can be seen on the hold guards' shields and on banners inside Dragonsreach.
Buildings and facilities
- Warmaiden's (Blacksmith)
- The Drunken Huntsman (Archery shop)
- Jorrvaskr (Companion's Guild Headquarters)
- Dragonsreach (Castle)
- House of Clan Battle-Born (Clan House)
- House Gray-Mane (Clan House)
- The Bannered Mare (Inn)
- Dragonsreach Dungeon (Prison/Jail)
Locations
The following are locations that appear in the Skyrim map in Whiterun Hold:
Capital City
Settlements
Farms
Camps
- Halted Stream Camp
- Sleeping Tree Camp
- Guldun Rock
- Bleakwind Basin
- Whiterun Imperial Camp
- Whiterun Stormcloak Camp
Shacks
Forts
Towers
Nordic Ruins / Tombs
Caves
- Broken Fang Cave
- Swindler's Den
- Shimmermist Cave
- Graywinter Watch
- White River Watch
- Darkshade
- Redoran's Retreat
Guardian Stones
Groves
General landmarks
- Throat of the World
- Gjukar's Monument
Secondary Locations (Unmarked Locations)
- Rorikstead Resurrection - Dragon Mound
- The Expired Alchemist
- Hunter and Hunted
- Fetid Pond
- Puzzling Pillar Ruins
- White River
- Bloodied Box - Sleeping Tree Camp
- Swallowed Skeleton - Greymoor Foothills
- Great Henge Resurrection - Dragon Mound
- Necromancer's Bluff
- The Skeleton's Strong Box - Greymoor
- Smuggler's Den - Whiterun
- Whiterun Attack Camp
- Ruined Troll and Wispmother's Well
- The Seven Thousand Steps
- Whiterun Dead Guard
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