Wroclaw is a lively city laced with historical buildings making it one of the most beautiful places in Poland. Housing a great number of students, Wroclaw also has a happening nightlife. Though there are plenty of drunken party-goers making their way about Wroclaw’s cobblestone streets in the darkness of night, many others claim that ghostly activity may be just as common. This begs the question, where are you most likely to encounter a ghost in […]
Wolfsegg is a small, remote village in Germany, positioned a peaceful distance from any major city. The main attraction and the crowning jewel of this small community towers proudly over the village, from a hill located in its direct center. Here, stands Wolfsegg Castle, a great stone edifice known for its domineering beauty as much as for its ghost stories. Wolfsegg Castle dates back to the 13th century. Having stood in town for so long […]
Paris is a city of love and light. Though peeling backs its layers of history reveal dark undertones that make it an incredibly haunted city too. Below is a list as to where you can find the most haunted places in Paris, France. No ‘most haunted’ list is ever complete without featuring a local cemetery and it seems fitting to kick off this list with a rather exceptional burial place. The Pere Lachaise Cemetery in […]
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 […]
