Arendelle is the fictional country ruled by the sisters in Disney’s Frozen.
Elsa and Anna are members of Arendelle’s royal family, and the kingdom’s capital is the main setting of the first film. Elsa becomes queen during the opening coronation sequence, but her uncontrolled magic causes an eternal winter across the country and leads her to flee into the mountains.
Arendelle is inspired visually and culturally by Norway and other Scandinavian settings. The name is fictional, although its architecture, landscapes, clothing, and maritime environment draw on real Nordic influences. The kingdom should not be confused with other Disney locations such as Corona from Tangled or DunBroch from Brave.
Arendelle remains important in Frozen II, which expands the story beyond the kingdom into the Enchanted Forest and other regions. The country’s relationship with the neighboring Northuldra becomes central to the sequel’s historical plot.