The Mysterious Witches Pond of Romania

The Mysterious Witches Pond of Romania

The Witches Pond

Just outside Romania’s capital city, Bucharest, in the vast forest Boldu Forest lies a small but mystical pond. Best known as the Witches Pond, this tiny body of water would be inconspicuous to most who aren’t aware of its reputation.

Finding the haunted Witches Pond in Bucharest, Romania.
Finding the haunted Witches Pond in Bucharest, Romania.

This algae layered pond has many mysterious, legends and tales of ghosts surrounding it. Many people have experience unexplainable phenomena in the vicinity of the Witches Pond and many others visit this sacred site to specifically seek out its supposed natural power.

Looking around the Forest of Pădurea Boldu Crețuleasca, home to the Witches Pond in Romania.
Looking around the Forest of Pădurea Boldu Crețuleasca, home to the Witches Pond in Romania.

Mysteries and Hauntings of the Witches Pond

The inconspicuous Witches Pond has a fierce reputation well known amongst Romanian locals. It is not a popular site for them to visit and many believe that the pond’s water is cursed.

Though many are wary of the pond’s alleged powers, others are drawn to the area. The Witches Pond is named for the many witches who gather in the area. It has become a very popular place for Romanian witches as well as others from all over the world who have made the pilgrimage to visit the powerful pond. The pond is rumored to contain great energy that causes any spell to be cast near it to cast successfully. This is why the site is popular amongst the Wiccan and why it is visited on sacred celebration days.

It is getting dark and spooky by the Witches Pond.
It is getting dark and spooky by the Witches Pond.

Further folklore surrounding the pond states that Vlad Tepes, better known as Vlad the Impaler or the real-life inspiration for Dracula, was killed at the Witches Pond. The true history of Vlad’s death remains a mystery but rumors stating that the leader and infamous warlord was beheaded in this area in 1476 prevail. Many also believe that Vlad Tepes haunts the area he was supposedly murdered. There have been numerous reports from individuals who state they’ve seen his apparition wandering the surrounding forest.

The Forest of Pădurea Boldu Crețuleasca, home to the Witches Pond in Romania.
The Forest of Pădurea Boldu Crețuleasca, home to the Witches Pond in Romania.

Stories of the Witches Pond’s strange properties have existed for a long time. One rumor from the past is that pregnant women who did not desire to carry their babies to term would use the pond as a tool to terminate their unwanted pregnancy. It is told by entering the water, their babies would be lost. Additional stories warning of the water’s strange properties exist. Many have claimed that no animals or wildlife live in or around the pond. Animals are said to never drink from the water, preferring death by dehydration to consuming the Witches Pond’s water.

A thick layer of algae covers the Witches Pond in Romania.
A thick layer of algae covers the Witches Pond in Romania.

More strange phenomena are said to occur at this site. There is no distinguishable source of its water and many people claim that no matter the environment around it, the pond will never dry up. Additionally, there have been abnormal weather phenomena to occur surrounding the pond. Some people have witnessed storms, rain, and even snow to suddenly appear in a very isolated location near the pond.

They say that animals would rather die of dehydration than drink from the mysterious Witches Pond.
They say that animals would rather die of dehydration than drink from the mysterious Witches Pond.

Visiting the Witches Pond

The Witches Pond is certainly an interesting place to visit for the many stories and legends surrounding it. It is also a beautiful and serene place surrounded by dense forest. It is not far outside of Bucharest and easily accessible by car. Its location can be found here. The pond is a short walk from the road and has a path to follow. It should be noted that there is no parking at the entrance to this pathway, so it is best to get dropped off. The entrance is also off a busy highway and great care should be taken navigating to it. Traffic is heavy and there are no pathways beside the road for pedestrian use. Whilst the pond is small, it is unmistakable and easy to spot.

One rumor claims the Witches Pond is bottomless.
One rumor claims the Witches Pond is bottomless.

If you enjoyed this article and are looking for other haunted places to visit in Romania, I recommend reading about the Carta Monastery.

Thanks for reading!

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Comments (10)

  • Matthew Rudd

    Posted by Matthew Rudd on October 3, 2018

    Awesome ! You should get your own TV show like on History Channel !

      Amy

      Posted by Amy on October 3, 2018

      That would be a dream come true. Haha thanks for watching!

  • Fred

    Posted by Fred on October 3, 2018

    Your posts are awesome and very educational I hope one day you do land a spot on the history channel love ya and your wok too ? take care ?

      Amy

      Posted by Amy on October 4, 2018

      Thanks so much for watching, Fred! Glad you enjoyed the video.

  • Steve

    Posted by Steve on June 25, 2019

    Amy

    Have you been to the House of the Devil at General David Praporgescu street? It’s covered in ivy and filled with demonic possession?

    I saved a Google Maps picture. The only one on the Internet I believe.
    https://imgur.com/a/L3ABk7q

      Amy

      Posted by Amy on June 25, 2019

      Hi Steve! Thanks for the comment! Unfortunately, I did not make it there. This is the first I have heard of this place, though it looks interesting! I will have to look it up!

  • Ryan Pratt

    Posted by Ryan Pratt on September 6, 2023

    Amy

    I think you should go to this hotel called Hotel 666. This is one of the most haunted, most paranormal activity you can find. Going from strange sounds to blood curling screams from two twin boys that were burned by their father in one of the rooms.

    This truly is the Paranormal hotspot you should go to.

      Amy

      Posted by Amy on May 27, 2024

      Thanks for the suggestion.

  • Lord Russ

    Posted by Lord Russ on April 23, 2024

    Any chance you had the radio transmissions translated?

    It sounds like a very busy AM or gmrs radio on scan mode randomly flicking through the frequencies.

    If you’re ever looking for New England “haunts”, there’s a million.
    Dudleytown (had to exit in pitch black through a swamp similar to the witch’s pond for a few hundred yards, got covered in spiders), The “Hanging Tree” at Witches Rock (in a cemetery of course), White Lady, Green Lady, GunTown Cemetery, Grove St Cemetery, Riverside Cemetery, etc.

    There’s also the secret society “crypts” in New Haven on the Yale campus, I took plenty of pics at Skull & Bones (on High Street), Scroll & Key….they’re all rather easy to find on a stroll.

    Funny thing is that the cops get VERY protective during daylight hours if you take pictures, one even claimed he wanted to arrest me as “only criminals & terrorists take pictures” outside popular landmarks.

    The aforementioned Skull & Bones has their rituals on Thursday & Sunday nights at around 23:00, but it’s good to get there early of you want a glimpse of participants.

    The nearby Grove Street cemetery has markers dating to the early 1600’s, but none of the bodies are there….thousands were all buried & left were the N.H. green now stands. On average, every couple years a tree gets uprooted on the green & in the roots/soil skulls & skeletons are found.

    The gothic architecture in the older sections of the area is something to behold on nights with a full moon. On the summer nights I take the 30 mile drive just to stroll around the area & admire the stonework at its most “evil”.

    A must see if you’re ever in the area.

      Amy

      Posted by Amy on May 27, 2024

      Thanks for the suggestions – We do try our best to translate where we can.

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