With Halloween just around the corner, now is the perfect time to consider visiting some of the most haunted places in Europe. Some of these places are surrounded by mystery with scary legends that pass onto generations. Others are much newer but have a rather tragic past. But whether these places are from the 8th or 20th century, they all have one thing in common. The interesting, mysterious history and the unexplainable things that happened there.
Raynham Hall, England
What appears to be a gorgeous country house in Norfolk is actually one of the scariest haunted places in Europe. The hall is home to the mysterious Brown Lady, rumored to be Lady Dorothy Walpole, who died more than 300 years ago. Ever since her shadowy figure in a brown dress has been haunting everyone who dared to step into Raynham Hall. One of them was even the King, George IV who stayed here in the 19th century. Raynham Hall - Wikipedia
Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
Built in the 12th century, this is one of the largest castles in the world and one of the most impressive but also most haunted places not only in Edinburgh but in Europe too (just another reason to visit Edinburgh for Halloween). Many people reported suspicions of paranormal activities throughout the year,.. This featured music echoing in the halls (even though there aren’t any instruments in the castle), doors and windows opening and closing on their own, and strange voices whispering in the night. Edinburgh Castle - Wikipedia
Akershus Festning, Norway
This castle is one of Norway’s most important medieval monuments but is also the most mysterious haunted place in the country. The complex includes 67 buildings but only one of them is haunted, according to stories. The most famous stories related to the castle feature Malcanisen, the ghost of the dog that used to protect the castle and the ghost of a no-faced woman named Mantelgeisten that emerges from darkness into a full-length robe.
Chateau Miranda, Belgium
In its prime, Chateau Miranda was one of the most beautiful castles in Belgium. However, after the 1950s it was used for housing mentally ill patients and today stands completely derelict. Many people claim to have heard screams coming from the castle despite the fact that no one has been living there for years. That’s why the castle got the nickname Chateau de Noisy. Château Miranda - Wikipedia
Castel Reszel, Poland
This fascinating, red structure looming over Reszel has a horrifying, dark past. The town was burned in the 1800s and a woman named Barbara Zdunk was arrested for committing arson and was later accused of witchcraft. In the castle, she was tortured and raped on multiple occasions, and eventually gave birth to two children. Many people claim that the ghost of Barbara and her children haunt the castle today. A strange smell of perfume was reported in the castle on multiple occasions, doors that were previously locked were found open the next morning, and some people even claim that they were touched by a strange force in the castle. Reszel Castle - Wikipedia
The Houska Castle, Czech Republic
When mysterious haunted places in Europe are the topic, Houska Castle is another castle that gets a lot of mentions. Located in the forests north of Prague, the Houska Castle is one of the most haunted places in the world. According to the legend, on this exact spot, there was a huge hole in the ground that was considered to be the gateway to hell. Paranormal activities were disturbing the region and the Bohemians thought they would solve the problems if they cover the hole. That’s why they built this castle. Houska Castle - Wikipedia