All 5 Crap Happens Filming Locations Revealed

Where Was Crap Happens Filmed? Full Shooting Locations Breakdown of the Netflix 2026 Series. (Credits: Netflix)

If you’ve been watching Crap Happens and quietly thinking, “This town feels real… but also oddly unreal,” you’re not wrong. The Netflix 2026 German comedy-drama plays clever tricks with its locations. While the story is rooted in Germany, most of the filming actually took place outside the country. To keep the production smooth and avoid on-set disruptions from overenthusiastic fans, not every filming spot was publicly revealed during production. Now that the series is out, here’s a clear breakdown of the confirmed filming locations — and why they matter to the story.

Netflix’s Crap Happens doesn’t just rely on sharp writing and strong performances. Its settings play a huge role in shaping the show’s awkward humour, emotional pauses, and slightly “off” small-town energy. Below is complete filming location guide, perfect if you’re planning a drama-inspired holiday or simply curious about how the fictional town of Kacken an der Havel came to life.

Confirmed Filming Locations of Crap Happens

Berlin, Germany

Berlin appears briefly and mostly serves as the emotional contrast to Toni’s hometown. It represents the life that didn’t quite work out — crowded, competitive, and unforgiving. 

These scenes are tighter, more urban, and visually colder, reinforcing Toni’s stalled rap career and sense of failure before he’s pulled back home by circumstance.

Poland (Primary Filming Country)

Although the narrative is set in Germany, Crap Happens was filmed almost entirely in Poland. The production team intentionally chose Polish towns that could be reshaped into a slightly exaggerated version of rural Germany. 

Through set dressing, signage swaps, and detailed construction, these locations were transformed into the fictional town viewers now recognise. 

Lubomierz, Lower Silesia, Poland

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This is the heart of Kacken an der Havel. Lubomierz’s historic Market Square (Rynek) became the town’s central hub and appears throughout the series. 

To make it work for the story, the square underwent a full makeover. Temporary buildings included: 

• A three-star hotel. 
• A cinema. 
• A solarium. 
• A bar. 
• A flower shop. 
• A police station

All Polish signage was replaced with German-language text, making the illusion surprisingly convincing on screen. 

Lubomierz is often nicknamed Poland’s “Comedy Capital” thanks to its legacy in classic Polish comedy films, which made it a perfect fit for the show’s absurd-but-grounded tone. Locals said the town felt like a completely different place during filming. 

Lake Złotnickie, Lower Silesia, Poland 

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When the story slows down, the series moves here. Lake Złotnickie is used for Toni’s more reflective moments, especially scenes tied to grief, fatherhood, and identity. 

A pedestrian bridge featured in the trailer becomes a visual anchor for introspection. The calm water and open landscape create emotional breathing space, balancing out the chaos of the town square and the constant interruptions from side characters. 

Klasztor Lubiąż, Poland

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This historic monastery was used for selected atmospheric scenes. Its grand, slightly eerie architecture adds weight and quiet tension, subtly reinforcing the themes of legacy, responsibility, and unresolved pasts. 

These scenes feel heavier, both visually and emotionally, without ever becoming overwhelming. 

Świeradów-Zdrój, Lower Silesia, Poland 

This nearby spa town was reportedly used as a logistics and reference location during production. Its mountain backdrop and calm streets closely match the visual mood of several off-town transition shots. 

Fans have already begun speculating that some scenic cutaways may have been filmed here or inspired by the area — making it a tempting extra stop for anyone planning a Crap Happens location trail.

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When Was Crap Happens Filmed?

Principal photography ran throughout 2025, with the most intense filming period in Lubomierz wrapping up on 14 October 2025. The shoot was a major local event, leading to temporary road closures and plenty of curiosity from residents and visitors alike.

Online reactions have been mixed — and that’s part of the fun. Some viewers love the deliberately “wrong” feeling of the town, saying it perfectly mirrors Toni’s emotional confusion. Others were genuinely surprised to learn the show wasn’t filmed fully in Germany, praising how convincing the transformation looked. 

A few fans even joked that the town feels like a place you’ve visited in a dream but can’t quite locate on a map. Still, most agree that the locations quietly elevate the story rather than distract from it.

Some fans are already adding Lubomierz and Lake Złotnickie to their travel bucket lists, especially those who enjoy low-key drama tourism without massive crowds. The idea of walking through a town that once became Kacken an der Havel has clearly struck a chord.

Tonboriday will keep updating this list if new filming locations are confirmed in the future. So, if you had the chance, which location would you visit first — the chaotic town square or the quiet lake bridge?