From "The Polar Voyage in Frankenstein"

Victor travels to Planpalais after William's death. 

The use of the sublime in nature in the novel and other adaptations of Frankenstein is very important.  The aesthetic appeal of the Orkney Islands plays a part in Victor Frankenstein’s reasoning for the destination.

At the time of Frankenstein’s birth, the University of Ingolstadt in Bavaria, Germany, a well-known medical school, would have been equipped to support Victor’s scientific experiments. Not only did Ingolstadt provide the perfect setting as the home of the medical university, but also provided the mystery needed as the home of the Order of the Illuminati.

Victor meets his friend Henry Clerval here.

"This is the most favourable period for travelling in Russia" (Shelley). 

Victor's hometown

"This is the most favourable period for travelling in Russia" (Shelley). 

Victor's hometown