Hidden in the plain sight of Salzburg’s city center is a beautifully creepy, little cemetery. The St. Sebastian’s Cemetery feels more like a macabre art gallery than a typical burial place. The square cemetery is framed by artistic portrayals of death and symbolism that reminds visitors they will too, inevitably face death. The center of this square arcade of grave markers sees a grass filled cemetery littered with tombstones and featuring a grand dome-shaped mausoleum […]
In a remote part of the Czech Republic’s vast countryside lies a terrifying secret, Houska Castle. This building holds a mysterious past and is rumored to conceal one of the most frightening things imaginable. Many believe that Houska Castle’s only purpose was to serve as a seal to an ancient portal to hell, that once continuously spilled demonic entities upon the local village. Just how did this sinister legend come to be? Are there more […]
Unlike most truly abandoned buildings, Berlin’s Kinderkrankenhaus Weißensee hides in plain sight. This dilapidated collection of ruined buildings spans over a vast amount of land, barely concealed by a penetrable metal fence. These now abandoned buildings once formed a state of the art medical facility, used to provide the best care to children and their families. Now, all that is left of this hospital is the mystery surrounding its decline and a few graffiti-ridden, crumbling […]
December sees much of the Western world turn to merry traditions depicting typical Christmas cheer, whilst other parts of Central and Eastern Europe prepare for far darker traditions featuring a demonic counterpart to the jolly Saint Nick. Krampus is fast becoming a frightening new tradition for people all around the world. But, who is this Christmas Devil? What are the origins and legends of Krampus? How can one celebrate? To describe Krampus is to describe […]
Lagow is a remote mountainous town in Poland, framed by two pristine lakes. Though it is small, Lagow boasts a long past and much interesting history. One structure that has centered at much of this history and stood since at least since 1299 is Lagow Castle. Today, this once foreboding fortress has been altered to become a lavish, upper-class hotel. Its courtyard is now more commonly frequented by wedding guests and fine diners than medieval […]
A series of dark, winding tunnels network directly below Budapest. Filled with mystery and dark history, the Buda Labyrinth is rumored to be one of the most haunted places in Budapest. The Buda Labyrinth is a naturally formed tunnel system that spans directly beneath the grandiose Buda Castle. The tunnel and cave system has been used by people for many years as shelter and storage. There have been tools and artifacts discovered in the cave […]
Prague is the stunning capital city of the Czech Republic. It’s aged streets pop with color from the baroque buildings which line them, as pockets of gothic architecture create stark contrasts throughout the city. Whilst Prague is beautiful and eye pleasing to look at, it certainly possesses a darker side. Throughout history, this haunted city has acquired gruesome tales of death, ghosts and the Devil. Below is where you will find the most haunted places in […]
Deep in a remote region of Slovakia hides a ruined castle with a particularly bloody past. Čachtice Castle stands upon the steep side of a mountain top, overlooking quint villages below. It has been ruined for some time. Remaining as a crumbling stone edifice linked to dark history and a supposed murderous torturer, Elizabeth Bathory. Čachtice Castle was built in the 13th century and received alterations to its appearance throughout the following centuries. It passed through the ownership […]
