Maps of Movies
Jojo Rabbit (2019)
Where Jojo Rabbit says it takes place, and where it was really shot.
A fictional German town, shot across the Czech countryside and Prague
View on the map
Scenes and places
The Jungvolk training camp
Ten-year-old Jojo joins the local Jungvolk training camp, run by Captain Klenzendorf. When his conscience stops him from killing a rabbit, the other boys nickname him "Jojo Rabbit".
Set in Jungvolk training camp, Falkenheim — A youth training camp in the woods outside the fictional town of Falkenheim.
A youth training camp in the woods outside the fictional town of Falkenheim.
Filmed at Kytín, Czechia — The Czech Film Commission lists Kytín as a filming location; a fan blog ties it to the camp scenes, and the exact spot in the woods is not given.
How to get there:
The Jungvolk swimming pool
Jojo and the other Jungvolk boys spend time in the pool, where he again tries to keep up with the rest.
Set in Jungvolk swimming pool, Falkenheim — An indoor pool used for the boys' outings.
An indoor pool used for the boys' outings.
The Betzler house and Elsa's hiding place
Alone at home one day, Jojo discovers Elsa Korr, a teenage Jewish girl his mother Rosie is hiding behind the walls of his late sister's bedroom. He is terrified of her and, at the same time, aggressive.
Set in Betzler family home, Falkenheim — The cottage where Jojo lives with his mother, with a hidden room behind the walls of his late sister's bedroom.
The cottage where Jojo lives with his mother, with a hidden room behind the walls of his late sister's bedroom.
Filmed at Barrandov Studios, Prague — The interior of the Betzler house was built as a set on a Barrandov Studios soundstage.
How to get there:
The street outside the Betzler house
After his injury, Jojo's mother insists he stay part of the Jungvolk by doing small tasks around town while he recovers. Out on the street, he moves between his imaginary friend Adolf and the real town.
Set in Street outside the Betzler house, Falkenheim — A small-town street of old houses where Jojo runs errands for the Jungvolk.
A small-town street of old houses where Jojo runs errands for the Jungvolk.
Filmed at Úštěk old town, Czechia — Production designer Ra Vincent chose Úštěk to film the exterior of the Betzler house; which house it is is not stated.
How to get there:
The library
Jojo's Jungvolk errands take him into the town's public buildings, where he is trying to prove he belongs.
Set in Library, Falkenheim — A grand building in the town centre.
A grand building in the town centre.
Filmed at Petschek Palace, Prague — The Czech Film Commission lists Petschek Palace as a filming location; a fan blog links its exterior to the library.
How to get there:
The town square
Jojo and his friend Yorki move through the town's main square, where posters and propaganda fill the street and the war presses closer.
Set in Central square, Falkenheim — The main square and streets of the fictional town.
The main square and streets of the fictional town.
Filmed at Main square, Žatec — Radio Prague reports the film was partly shot on the main square of Žatec.
How to get there:
Walk with his mother by the river
Jojo and Rosie walk together along the river steps, one of the quiet moments between a boy full of slogans and a mother who is quietly doing the opposite.
Set in Riverside steps, Falkenheim — Stone steps by the water, away from the town centre.
Stone steps by the water, away from the town centre.
Filmed at Hořín Lock, near Mělník — The Czech Film Commission lists Hořín as a filming location; a fan blog links the lock to the steps scene.
How to get there:
The ruined streets
As Allied troops close in, civilians and the Jungvolk are pressed into combat, and the streets turn into ruins around Jojo.
Set in Bombed-out streets, Falkenheim — Buildings wrecked by the fighting at the end of the war.
Buildings wrecked by the fighting at the end of the war.
Filmed at Former sugar factory, Lenešice — War scenes were shot in the former sugar factory at Lenešice. The coordinates are the village centre, not the factory.
How to get there:
Characters
- Jojo — A ten-year-old boy who joins the Deutsches Jungvolk and has an imaginary friend named Adolf.
- Elsa — A teenage Jewish girl hidden behind the walls of Jojo's late sister's attic bedroom.
- Rosie — Jojo's mother, who insists he still be included in the Jungvolk.