Are you lost in World of Warcraft and don’t know how to get to a specific location? This guide explains how to reach every important place.
World of Warcraft is vast. Very vast. No wonder, as with 10 expansions, Azeroth has continually expanded, gaining new continents, planets, and even entire dimensions. However, switching between different locations is sometimes not so easy. Especially newcomers or returnees might feel overwhelmed by all the portals and requirements.
Again and again, you can read the question in various chat channels about how to get to location X or area Y. Because not everything is intuitively accessible.
To lend you a helping hand, we have compiled a large guide that briefly explains how to reach each major area.
We explain the basic requirements for each area and also offer simpler alternatives. However, be aware that the alternatives are mainly intended for characters who have already unlocked the area.
How do I get to Khaz Algar? How do I get to Dornogal?
Khaz Algar is the setting of the expansion “The War Within.” The island is located on the map to the southeast of the continent Kalimdor but can only be reached through portals or by participating in the corresponding quest.
You reach the island automatically during the introductory quests that start at level 68. There, you will experience the teleportation from Dalaran and at the end, you will be teleported to the coast of Khaz Algar.
You will be summoned to Silithus to receive a message from Magni. From there, it seamlessly continues to Dalaran. The quest line leads you shortly afterward toward the new capital Dornogal.
Alternatives: There are also alternatives for the way to Khaz Algar:
- In the portal chamber of Stormwind and Orgrimmar, there is a portal to Dornogal each.
- In Stormwind, you will find the portal in the second room, which is somewhat hidden. After entering the portal room, you must go straight ahead and then around the corner, up a staircase.
- In Orgrimmar, you must turn left directly in front of the actual portal room to reach a second portal chamber.
- Mage players can learn the ability to open a portal to Dornogal at level 78.
How do I get to the Siren Isle?
The Siren Isle is a new area in patch 11.0.7 of The War Within. Here lies the Ring Circe’s Ring and plenty of transmog.
To reach the Siren Isle, you must complete a small quest line. This begins after reaching the maximum level (80) in the Council room in Dornogal. The quest line will lead you directly to the Zeppelin, from where you can reach the Siren Isle.
Once unlocked, you can use the Zeppelin at the coordinates 72 / 5 to get to the Siren Isle.
How do I get to Lorenhall?
Lorenhall (Undermine
) is the capital of the goblins and also the new area from patch 11.1. The journey to Lorenhall is not possible directly but requires the completion of a quest chain that you can accept from level 80. You will then be taken into the Resounding Depths and must complete several missions in the southeastern part of the map.
Afterward, you have the option to reach Lorenhall via a large drill. The position of this drill can be seen on this map:
After spending some time in Lorenhall, you will also unlock a direct portal from Dornogal to Lorenhall. You will find the portal here:
The unlocking is only necessary once per account. Second characters can directly use the teleporter in Dornogal from level 80 and skip the quest line if needed.
How do I get to the Forbidden Island?
The Forbidden Island is the first new area of the Dragonflight expansion that became accessible with patch 10.0.7. The Forbidden Island is located at the far north of the Dragon Isles and is not connected to the main island. You have several options to get to the island:
- You can simply fly there using Dragonriding. It’s best to start from the Broken Coast and fly directly northeast.
- Once you have unlocked the flight point in the village of Morqut on the Forbidden Island, you can return there anytime via the normal griffon flight.
- Through the Dragonflight Expedition, you can unlock a teleporter to the Forbidden Island at a reputation level of 25.
The Forbidden Island is primarily designed for level 70 and a quest from Valdrakken takes you there for the first time. But don’t worry: the introductory quests only need to be done once, additional characters can simply skip them.
How do I get to the Zaralek Cavern?
The Zaralek Cavern is an area from patch 10.1, Glut von Neltharion, and is thus part of the Dragonflight expansion. Unlike other areas in the game, the Zaralek Cavern is somewhat hidden. It is located “beneath” the other areas of the Dragon Isles. The advantage: There are three different entrances, all of which you can reach with your dragons. Three entrances are in the Plains of Ohn’ahra, another one in the Azure Mountains:
- Access 1: Plains of Ohn’ahra – Coordinates 89 / 29
- Access 2: Plains of Ohn’ahra – Coordinates 36 / 56
- Access 3: Azure Mountains – Coordinates 19 / 24
Note that the Zaralek Cavern is designed for heroes at level 70. The quest line begins in Valdrakken, but you can also fly directly into the cave without a quest and start exploring.
How do I get to the Emerald Dream?
The Emerald Dream is a new region introduced with patch 10.2, Wächter des Traums, and is thus part of the Dragonflight expansion. The first time you enter the Dream, you will do so at the end of a quest line that automatically begins in the capital Valdrakken. It leads you near the Shadow Refuge, all the way to the west of the Plains of Ohn’ahra. There you can switch to the Dream through the large portal.
Once you have completed some quests in the Dream, however, there is another, much faster way to the Emerald Dream. In the capital Valdrakken at coordinates 64 / 58. From there you can directly switch to the Dream.
By the way: If you want to leave the Emerald Dream, you just have to fly through the same portal you entered the Dream through.
How do I get to Argus?
Argus was the final area of the “Legion” expansion; it is a standalone planet. Here you will find numerous rare enemies with toys, mounts, and also some interesting quests. But Argus is at the very end of the gameplay cycle of Legion, which requires several prerequisites to unlock Argus for the first time.
- Character must be at least level 45
- Achievement: Union of Islands (Friendly with all 5 factions of the Broken Isles) and subsequent unlocking of world quests with Khadgar in Dalaran
- Completion of the quest line “The Legion Judgers,” starting in Dalaran with Khadgar at the landing site
- Completion of the scenario “Assault on the Broken Coast,” which follows
Once all of this is fulfilled, you go to Dalaran in the Violet Citadel to Khadgar and accept the quest “The Hand of Fate.” Follow this quest, as it will eventually lead you directly to Argus. There, you should play a little longer to unlock teleporters.
If you unlocked Argus in this way, you can return there anytime via a teleporter in Dalaran (Broken Isles). You will find the golden teleporter at Krasus’ Landing.
How do I get to Draenor?
Draenor is a separate world and the setting of the “Warlords of Draenor” expansion. Essentially, there are several ways to get to Draenor.
The first time, it is worth completing the quest line. If your character is still below level 50, talk to Chromie in Stormwind or Orgrimmar to start the time travel for Draenor. Then the quest will automatically guide you to Draenor.
If your character is already above level 50, you can accept the quest “Warlords of Draenor: The Dark Portal” at notice boards in the cities of Horde and Alliance. You can also manually travel to the Blasted Lands and take the quest directly from Khadgar.
In any case, you will play the intro scenario afterward and arrive at your garrison in Draenor, which also grants a Garrison Hearthstone for quick returns.
If you do not want to play the intro scenario, you can also use a special trick. Draenor and Pandaria are connected by a magical chair circle. When you are in Pandaria, visit the Timeless Isle in the east. Go to the coordinates 70 / 77 and dive. You will find an underwater cave with a chair circle. Sit on one of the chairs and then click the fire in the middle to be teleported directly to Draenor (Gorgrond).
Alternatives: There are several options to later get to Draenor.
- The Garrison Hearthstone will always bring you to your garrison in Draenor as soon as you have obtained it.
- Mage players can open a portal to Draenor.
- In the portal chamber of your capital (Orgrimmar or Stormwind), there is a portal to Draenor (Stormshield or Warlords).
How do I get to the Shattered World?
The Shattered World is the setting of the “The Burning Crusade” expansion, the first add-on of WoW.
If you are below level 50, you can start the time travel for “The Burning Crusade” with Chromie in Stormwind or Orgrimmar. In this case, the quest will directly lead you to the Shattered World.
You can also speak with a mage in front of the portal room (Orgrimmar) or in the Mage Tower (Stormwind) and tell them that you should check-in in the Shattered World. They will teleport you directly to the Hellfire Peninsula.
Alternatives: There are two alternative ways to get to the shattered world later.
- Mage players can open a portal to the shattered world.
- In the portal chamber of your capital (Orgrimmar or Stormwind), there is a portal to the shattered world (Shattrath).
How do I get to Mechagon?
Mechagon is an island from patch 8.2 and offers many fun activities, mounts, and the Mechagnomes as a new race. You will find it on the continent of Kul Tiras when you travel west over the sea from Stormsong Valley.
To reach Mechagon for the first time, you must first complete the introductory quest line surrounding Nazjatar. After that, you can go to Boralus (Alliance) or Dazar’alor (Horde) to accept the follow-up quest. Goblins or Gnomes will talk about this and you should quickly recognize the quest. They want you to travel to the Tiragarde Sound and explore a mysterious chamber.
From there, the path is linear. Complete the quest chain and in the end, you will safely arrive on the island of Mechagon.
Alternatives: There are a number of other ways to get to Mechagon.
- You can simply fly from Kul Tiras to Mechagon. This is possible either by griffon if you have unlocked the flight point or you can manually fly with a flying mount.
- Build the “Extremely Safe Transporter: Mechagon” in Mechagon. You will unlock the recipe while playing there. The transporter is consumed upon use, but it may be worth always having a few on hand.
How do I get to Zandalar?
Zandalar is the continent dominated by the Horde in the “Battle for Azeroth” expansion. Here, a large part of the story takes place for Horde players.
This is how Alliance players get to Zandalar: Alliance players must inevitably advance the war campaign.
Gradually, you will unlock 3 outposts on Zandalar that you can reach from your command ship in Boralus. This is the only way for Alliance players to get to Zandalar. Without the outposts and their unlocking, it is not possible in any other way.
This is how Horde players get to Zandalar: Horde players begin their journey in Orgrimmar and must speak with the (then) Warchief Sylvanas Windrunner. Then it continues to Nathanos and Thalyssra, who have a special task. At the end of the scenario, there is the quest “Zuldazar” and you will arrive in Zandalar.
After that, Horde players can have a mage create a portal directly to Dazar’alor or enter through the portal in Orgrimmar itself.
How do I get to Nazjatar?
Nazjatar is an important area of the “Battle for Azeroth” expansion and was introduced with patch 8.2. Here, the plot revolves around Queen Azshara. Additionally, there are many achievements, mounts, toys, and pets to obtain in Nazjatar.
Nazjatar has a number of prerequisites that players must meet to enter for the first time. You must:
- Have reached level 50
- Completed the quest “The Unification of Kul Tiras” (Alliance) or “The Unification of Zandalar” (Horde) and unlocked world quests on your faction’s ship
- Unlocked all 3 outposts in the enemy territory (beginning of the war campaign)
After that, you will automatically receive the quest “Wolf Offensive” or “Warchief’s Order” in Boralus (Alliance) or Dazar’alor (Horde).
Complete the respective quest line and after a few missions, you will arrive in Nazjatar. Here you should play the story until you unlock a permanent portal. Once that’s done, you can return to Nazjatar via the portal chamber in Boralus (Alliance) and Dazar’alor (Horde) at any time.
How do I get to Northrend?
Northrend is the setting of the “Wrath of the Lich King” expansion and is located in the northern part of the world map. There are several ways to get to Northrend.
This is how Alliance players get to Northrend: Alliance players can use multiple ships to reach Northrend, which depart and arrive in the respective harbor every few minutes.
- The ship in the harbor of Stormwind sails to the Borean Tundra.
- The ship in the Menethil Harbor (Wetlands) sails to the Howling Fjord.
This is how Horde players get to Northrend: Horde players also have two options, depending on where they want to arrive in Northrend.
- A zeppelin from Orgrimmar flies to the Borean Tundra every 3-5 minutes.
- A flight ship near Undercity (Tirisfal, Brill) flies to the Howling Fjord. Note that you must be in the “old” version of Tirisfal for this. After level 50, the area becomes devastated. A dragon is marked on the map (Zidormi). Talk to her to show the old Tirisfal.
Alternatives: Northrend can be reached by several options.
- Mage players can open a portal to Northrend (Dalaran).
- In the portal chamber of your capital (Orgrimmar or Stormwind), there is a portal to Northrend (Dalaran).
How do I get to Kul Tiras?
Kul Tiras is the continent dominated by the Alliance in the “Battle for Azeroth” expansion. Here, a large part of the story takes place for Alliance players.
This is how Alliance players get to Kul Tiras: To get to Kul Tiras for the first time, you must play the intro experience of Battle for Azeroth. This should start on its own in Stormwind once you reach level 10. The first quest is called “The Hour of Reckoning” and asks you to speak with Mathias Shaw at the harbor of Stormwind.
After that, the quest and the progression are very linear. Just follow the missions with the battle for Undercity and the escape from prison until you have unlocked Kul Tiras in the end.
After that, a ship will permanently run from Stormwind to Kul Tiras and the portal room in Stormwind also has a portal to Boralus.
This is how Horde players get to Kul Tiras: Horde players must inevitably advance the war campaign.
Gradually, you will unlock 3 outposts on Kul Tiras that you can navigate to from your command ship in Boralus. After the respective unlocking, speak with your captain. This is the only way for Horde players to reach Kul Tiras. Without the outposts and their unlocking, it is not possible in any other way.
How do I get to Oribos?
Oribos is the capital of the “Shadowlands” expansion. The way to Oribos is essentially linear and the first unlocking happens – more or less – automatically. You need the current expansion “Shadowlands” for this.
You only need to complete the introductory experience of Shadowlands. This starts with the quest “An Icy Summons” from level 48 in Orgrimmar (Horde) or Stormwind (Alliance) and then runs linearly. You first travel through a portal to Icecrown and then to the Maw. Just complete all offered quests and follow the story. You will end up in Oribos, from where you can further plan your journey into the Shadowlands.
Alternatives: There are also other ways into the Shadowlands.
- In the portal chamber of your capital (Orgrimmar or Stormwind), there is a portal to Oribos.
- Mage players can open a portal to Oribos at level 60.
Permanent Portals and Shortcuts
Since World of Warcraft is extremely large, the developers have also built in a number of fixed portals that you can reach from your respective capital. In Orgrimmar (Horde) and Stormwind (Alliance), there are numerous portals that make traveling more convenient. You unlock these portals over time, for example, by reaching certain levels or when the story has progressed far enough.
It is generally advisable to bind the hearthstone to Stormwind or Orgrimmar. From here, thanks to the many portals, there is the shortest way to (almost) all areas.
Portals in Stormwind
The portal chamber is easy to find in Stormwind. Go to the Mage Quarter and then to the Mage Tower. Ascend this to the very top and walk through the large portal. Then you will be in the portal chamber. Here you have shortcuts to the following areas:
- Emerald Dream (Pandaria)
- Shattrath (Shattered World)
- Time Caves (Kalimdor, Tanaris)
- Exodar (Kalimdor)
- Dalaran (Northrend)
- Azsuna (Broken Isles)
- Oribos (Shadowlands)
- Boralus (Kul Tiras)
- Stormshield (Draenor)
- Bel’ameth (Dragon Isles)
- Dornogal (Khaz Algar)
Additionally, on the 1st level of the Mage Tower, there is a gentleman who can take you to the Hellfire Peninsula (Shattered World) upon request.
In addition, there are several portals in the northern part of the city. These portals are mainly associated with the Cataclysm expansion, but they can drastically reduce travel time. These portals are unlocked through quest lines and are accessible as soon as you have progressed the story in the respective Cataclysm area far enough.
The portals lead to:
- Shadow Highlands (Eastern Kingdoms)
- Vashj’ir (Eastern Kingdoms)
- Deepholm (Maelstrom)
- Uldum (Kalimdor)
- Hyjal (Kalimdor)
Portals in Orgrimmar
The portal chamber in Orgrimmar is a bit better hidden, but it basically offers the same options as the portals at the Alliance. Go to the entrance tunnel of Orgrimmar that leads into the city. Next to a large door stands a mage guard who guards the tunnel to the portal chamber. You will have easy access to the following places as soon as quest progress and level align accordingly. These portals exist in the main chamber:
- Dalaran (Northrend)
- Emerald Dream (Pandaria)
- Zuldazar (Zandalar)
- Azsuna (Broken Isles)
- Oribos (Shadowlands)
- Silvermoon (Eastern Kingdoms)
If you go directly left down the stairs at the entrance, you will come to a smaller room with additional portals. From there, you can access these places:
- Warlords (Draenor)
- Time Caves (Kalimdor, Tanaris)
- Shattrath (Shattered World)
- Dornogal (Khaz Algar)
Additionally, you will find some portals to areas of the Cataclysm expansion in the north of the city. However, you must have played the story missions of the respective expansion far enough for them to be unlocked.
The portals lead to:
- Shadow Highlands (Eastern Kingdoms)
- Vashj’ir (Eastern Kingdoms)
- Deepholm (Maelstrom)
- Uldum (Kalimdor)
- Hyjal (Kalimdor)
If you are missing a location in the list that is not mentioned here, please let us know in the comments and we will update the guide.
