Keep in mind that the following are just some of the haunted places to visit in Germany. Many others exist and further research may be necessary. You need to think about what type of haunting you like to see.

Berlin’s Citadel

This is a home for a truly classic love story that turned spooky. Anna Sydow, the former lover of the fifteenth century ruler Joachim the Second, ended up being locked inside the castle as it was a prison. Joachim wanted his soon to take care of Anna but that did not happen as she ended up behind bars. Since her death, it is said that she is roaming the citadel’s walls, not being able to leave or get closure.

Osnabruck Ancient Stone Structure

Close to Osnabruck you can visit a stone structure that is ancient and that is believed to have been included in a graveyard and a part of a pagan temple. The haunting history started as the structure became a site to a priests bloody massacre during Charlemagne times as he tried to convert the entire country towards Christianity. During the really short and the long yearly days there are screams that are heard and various haunting reports that appear.

Freihung

Freihurg is known among ghost hunters from all around the world due to the roaming spirits of one woman that is said to have died a death that was not natural during middle ages. Various reports see her drifting mining tunnels utilized by a bed and breakfast in the past and legend says that residents were so scared that they actually destroyed tunnels. Unfortunately, this actually pushed the lady towards the surface, now often appearing in the rearview mirrors of cars as vehicles pass by.

Bitburg Middle School

The Bitburg Middle School has been known as a haunted location and inexplicable activities have been reported for years now. There are lights that constantly flash on and off during the night, screams are heard from the inside and one window is seen moving without any human intervention. The main reason why the school is believed to be haunted is that it was an airbase that was constructed over an office that was used by Nazis.

Kirchlengern Forest

A small part of the Kirchlengern Forest surprised locals and even the police. There are so many mysterious happenings that were reported and that have been tracked ever since the twentieth century. All people that walk through the area say that they feel unsettled and believe that they are watched. To make matters even more sinister, animals are often reported to disappear from the close-by town and blood is found all around the woodland area.

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The following is a list of top 5 famous haunting in Michigan:

Kalamazoo’s Henderson Castle

Today it is a bed and breakfast, but this century old castle is home to a legion of ghosts. Some of its most famous inhabitants are Mary and Frank Henderson, the home’s first owners, as well as a little girl and an American War Vet. All of them interact on a regular basis with various paranormal teams. Apparently, these spirits are amiable and enjoy interacting with the living by tapping visitors on their shoulders, speaking through the radio, and appearing in period clothing.

Saugatuck’s Felt Mansion

First erected in 1928, this mansion has worn many masks. Originally it was presented as a gift to the inventor’s wife Agnes Felt, who suddenly passed away after moving in. After the Felt’s moved away, the mansion was turned into a seminary, and later a drug enforcement office. The mansion is currently being restored to its former use. Even though this home is quiet, many have witnessed the figure of a woman waltzing around in the ballroom or the closing and opening heavy doors (on their own). Some guests have also been reprimanded by an ethereal figure for being too crude or offensive.

The River Raisin National Battlefield Park

Some of the bloodiest battles of the war of 1812 were fought in Michigan. After fighting for several days and surrendering to the British, many Americans were taken away and later massacred by local Native Americans in surprise attacks. Many paranormal teams have conducted investigations at this site using music, time-oriented objects, and triggers to encourage the appearance of these spirits. Experiences such as figures in windows and doorways and cries have been recorded.

Pere Cheney

This was a small, bustling 19^th century town located near the town of Grayling. Once a busy sawmill village, after it was ravaged by cholera and diphtheria, the population was decimated. After the Post Office closed in 1912, the town was abandoned. According to legend, the town’s cemetery holds the bones of a witch. Many visitors have witnessed strange orbs floating in the area. Many passersby, have reported small hand prints on their Reports of car owners finding prints of small hands on the sides of cars, perhaps of dead children is also common.

Mackinac Island

This is a dream destination for paranormal investigators. Many ghostly apparitions and paranormal phenomena have been reported here. It has a bloody history and given its isolated location, it is no wonder this island has a spooky reputation. There are several places where visitors can explore such as Fort Mackinac, Mission Point, and the Grand Hotel.

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SSS Curve

Not much is said about this Okinawa site because not much is known about it. The one thing almost all agree with is that the psychic energy present in the area is huge. According to different Japanese forums, many soldiers died in the area. Reports from visitors say that intense vomiting, dizziness, hallucinations and nausea were felt while there.

Field Hospital – Kanagawa Prefecture

In Kanagawa Prefecture there was the Sagami Depot military base. At the base there was a field hospital that was seldom used. Here reports of paranormal activity reign supreme. History records show that military police sent recruits at the field hospital for testing purposes. Now we see doors that are locked and open without any influence, windows are moving and disembodied whispers you will hear in abandoned rooms. Some even say they can see shadow figures. Both American and Japanese soldiers mentioned such sightings.

Camp Hansen – Okinawa

It is hard to find reports about the most haunted places in Japan without a mention of Camp Hansen. This is a US Marine Corps base found in Okinawa. You find the “Gate 3” area there, which is where so many soldiers reported paranormal activity. The most common report is that during weekends there was a soldier that approached the gate dressed in WWII clothes. He is supposedly covered in blood and has cigarettes hanging from the mouth. Then he asks for a light and disappears. That is definitely chilling and what is even more interesting is that the US soldiers closed the gate because of the hauntings. There are many Japanese guards that simply refuse being posted at Gate 3.

Okiku’s Well

Shades of Samara from The Ring, this well is supposedly haunted by a girl that will shriek during the night. Everything is connected with Okiku, a girl that served a well-known samurai. Okiku did not accept the love of the samurai. Then, he blackmailed the girl into becoming lovers. Even then she refused and the samurai killed her by throwing her in the well. Then the reports started. It is locally said that the girl’s spirit became Onryo, which is a ghost that will haunt the death scene with vengeance in mind. If the night is clear, the spirit rises and chilling screams are heard.

Doryodo Ruins

These ruins are located in Hachioji, in the beautiful Otukayama Park of Tokyo. The ruins were a worship place until an 83 year old woman was killed there in 1963. A robber that looted the temple was responsible. After 10 years a student was found dead. Then a professor killed a little girl. As you can see, many different deaths appeared in the area. The most common report is that a young girl’s voice is heard from the local forest saying “I’m here”.

Toyama Park

Another Tokyo haunted site. We left it as the last one since it is where one of the most horrific mass burial grounds in Japan appeared after a war crime that is hard to talk about. There were doctors that developed biological and chemical weapons during WWII. Sinister experiments were done on Russian and Chinese war prisoners. As expected, most of them died. Experiments only became reality and were exposed in the year 1989 as some construction workers found the mutilated remains of hundreds of people.

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Beechworth Lunatic Asylum – Australia

An abandoned asylum is always creepy and this one in Australia is definitely awesome. The asylum was originally called Mayday Hills and is found in Victoria. As a mental hospital the asylum operated between 1867 and 1995. There were around 9,000 people that died here in the 130 years. The souls still haunt this location according to so many visitors. A nighttime ghost tour is available for those that are particularly courageous.

Princess Theatre – Australia

Since you visit Australia for a great hauntings filled vacation, why not also visit the Princess Theatre? The ghost that haunts this location is named Frederici. He is said to have been a baritone singer that died during his performance in the year 1888. The death came as a trapdoor ended up being opened right under his feet, leading towards a heart attack death. Because of the story, whenever a new show opens, there is a free spot saved for Federici.

Bhanghar Fort – India

A trip to India means that you can visit so many interesting haunting locations. Bhanghar Fort is located in Rajasthan district. We are talking about a fort that appeared in the year 1573. A curse is said to affect it because of a wizard that lived there and that ended up being in love with the Banghar princess. He wanted to use magic to wow the princess but that did not work as she figured it out. As the wizard realized that his method did not work, he cursed the entire city. After he died the town was attacked and pillaged. At the moment, you are not allowed to stay at this fort during the night.

Aokigahara – Japan

There is a reason why the most famous horror movies come from Japan. A great place to start with the haunting locations is Aokigahara. This is the location you may have heard about before as Suicide Forest. Just as the name implies, there were hundreds that went on this trip and wanted to kill themselves in the forest. What is interesting is that the practice still exists. Every single year the local police is looking for new people that might have killed themselves. Statistics show that in the year 2004 alone there were 108 individuals that killed themselves. When you visit you can even find signs that tell you to reconsider killing yourself. Obviously, there are many hauntings reported here every single year. The entire forest is quite terrifying.

Iulia Hasdeu Castle – Romania

This castle was built after the death of Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu\s death. The entire structure is basically dedicated to her life. Bogdan actually became a spiritualism practitioner as he tried to get in touch with Iulia. As a result, he did many different things that led towards problems. As you surely figured out, there are reports that Iulia is haunting the castle and that she plays at the piano every single night.

Hell Fire Club – Montpelier Hill, Ireland

In the year 1725 this club was built. It first was a hunting lodge. Eventually it became a place where Dublin elites would gather for devil worship and debauchery. Animals were sacrificed, we had black masses organized and murder was, of course, present. Ghost tours and tourists keep visiting because of the huge hauntings that happened along the years.

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Palazzo Carmagnola – Milan

This palace was built during the fourteenth century and the rumor is that there are 2 ghosts that haunt it: the original owner (Francesco Bussone) and Lady with an Ermine (Cecilia Gallerani). It is said that you can see Cecilia on the second of November, which is All Soul’s Day in Italy. You surely know her from the painting of Leonardo.

Fenis Castle – Aosta

You can only visit the first floor in this castle. The rest cannot be visited. Not even restorers were allowed to do this. There are tourists that often say they hear sounds that are unexplainable and footsteps. Second floor was utilized by the servants as housing. When you visit, get ready for quite a creepy atmosphere. In fact, the atmosphere is so creepy that this is where Franchia Contro Dracula was shot.

Villa Iomello – Pavia

Commonly referred to as The Lover’s House, Villa Iomello is now abandoned and has a story surrounded by rage and jealousy. In the year 1912 there was a married couple that moved in. The husband came home from a hunting day and found the wife having an affair with the property’s horse keeper. Filled with rage, he shot them both. Then, he killed himself. There is no person in the area that wants to visit the home since that happened.

Devil Monks Monastery – Salerno

This is a name that was predestined for a haunting site. The story says that there was a wanderer that was hungry and that asked the monks for help. He did receive shelter and food. Because of this he stayed there and worked for the monastery. Eventually, he became a monk but after the vows were made, he fell in love. The tragedy is that the monks tortured the woman as they said she was a witch. The woman died and the wanderer went crazy. As time passed, monks disappeared and even people from the village had the same fate. The monk was eventually known as “demonic monk” and was killed by the king’s troops sent to the Devil Monks Monastery to capture him after there was proof that he was a killer. Legend has it that his spirit is still there but no murders happened since the days when the monk lived.

Ca’delle Anime – Genova

Around 200 years ago the house was an inn that was common among those that travelled between Piedmont and Lombardy. The problem was that many that slept there disappeared and were never found. It is not known what happened. According to some reports, the innkeeper recommended a specific quiet room. As soon as the guest fell asleep the ceiling moved towards the floor and crushed the guest. Then the innkeeper is said to take the loot that remains.

For many this is the most haunted places in Italy and what is crazy is that it is still inhabited. People living there often claimed that they experienced various kinetic effects and apparitions were sighted. Maybe you would like to see one of them.

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Residual Haunting

This usually happens when a stressful/traumatic event happens like a rape or a murder. The negative energy will be blasted right into the air. This makes the atmosphere record what happened, playing the event all the time, over and over. Entities that are involved in the haunting activity do not know what happens and there is almost never an interaction with people living in the property.

You also have positive energy that can be blasted. This is why there are some ghost stories of people that hear party noises. However, this is a lot less common.

Poltergeist Haunting

Poltergeist basically means noisy spirit. There are reports of such hauntings that date back to ancient times. We are referring to an activity that starts to move furniture and bangs are heard. Activity can become a lot more intense and voices can even appear. Sometimes there are even full apparitions that are noticed. TV shows and movies are basically based on such events and not on other haunting types since these are really scare.

The problem with poltergeist haunting is the fact that you cannot actually classify it since all events are different. There is usually a person that is more affected and activity rarely happen unless a particular person is going to be present. Activity tends to stop when the person leaves the home.

The good news is that most events see the problems disappearing just as fast as they appear, without any real warning. Sometimes this takes years but there are also situations when the poltergeist manifestation will only take some days.

Demonic Haunting

A demon is an entity that never had human form. Demons are described in three ways:

• Angelic, beauty beings that manipulate individuals to do something bad.
• Evil looking, horrific creatures that are really ugly. Many think that the demon will take this form in order to install fear.
• Black smoke, fog, shadows or mist. Many of the demonic hauntings see occupants being followed by such apparitions.

Demonic hauntings are also going to bring in a smell of sulfuric acid or rotted flesh. Growl sounds can be heard and contact is made with people through scratching, hitting, shoving and pushing. Demons will be really strong. Some people are attacked and demonic hauntings are particularly dangerous. This is because the entities hate humans.

Intelligent Hauntings

Sometimes referred to as interactive hauntings, the intelligent hauntings are quite interesting in the sense that we refer to something that is connected to our energy/aura after we die. That is what we see as a ghost that is capable of interacting with people. In many cases the haunting appears as the ghost is tied to an individual or a site. The main reasons why that happens are:

• Died because of an event that was traumatic
• Spirit died suddenly and does not know he/she is dead
• Spirit is connected emotionally to someone that is loved
• Injustice was done and spirits cannot rest until it was solved
• Unfinished business

Shadow People Hauntings

This is a haunting type that does not really have an explanation. We are not faced with ghosts. Peripheral vision usually sees the shadow people, entities that have no facial expression, nose or mouth. Not much is known about this and movement is possible, although it is usually strange. The shadow people are not understood by anyone.

Portal Haunting

This is an old concept that we often see in sci-fi movies. In our world, the portal haunting is controversial since everything is basically connected with theory and speculation. The portal is believed to be a doorway towards another dimension or world, which is used by an entity to travel. Such hauntings are suspected when there is activity like odd creatures, unexplained fog, strange shapes, balls of light or similar present.

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The Old Burying Point Cemetery

The Old Burying Point Cemetery, also called “the Charter Street Cemetery”, is the official Cemetery of the Salem city in which many generations found their rest. Their funeral stones still exist aligned in rows and even though the names can’t be spelled anymore, the stones are broken, or even knocked over; you can still commemorate them with a good thought. People say that you have a certain kind of mood and the moon is in the right position, you might want to take some pictures because you will get a chilly surprise.

Salem Witch Trials Memorial

Next to the Cemetery, you can find the Salem Witch Trials Memorial, and obviously, it’s a haunted place too. The place is spacious and it has a mystique beauty, giving you the feeling of an outdoor cathedral. Around the place you can find benches, also made of stone, on which you can find sculptured the name of someone who was killed because it was thought of being a witch or wizard. 20 people, wherefrom 16 were women, were hanged, pressed, or killed in another horrible way, being trialed for witchcraft. The natives of Salem say that the spirits are still around them, and that they are always willing to share their story with visitors.

Further, in you Salem tour, you should go visit the top of Artists Row, where you will find the Derby Square. Here you can see the Old Town Hall, which presented a lot of paranormal activity.

Joshua Ward House

The next stop is the Joshua Ward House that is also believed, for many generations, to be haunted. Many citizens reported that the saw Giles Corey’s ghost still existing in his own rooms. This fact is quite ironic because Corey was hired as a sheriff during the Witch Hunt. In any case, he is not alone: some reports shows that an angry, old woman keeps him company, haunting the stairs of the house. They make quite a pair, aren’t they?

Hawthorne Hotel

If you visit Salem, you will definitely have to stay the night just to fee the city’s vibe and that means that you will need some place to sleep. My personal advice is that whatever you do don’t rent a room in the Hawthorne Hotel, because it is the most haunted hotel in Salem and there are many stories behind the haunting. The most popular story that travels among the people is that not only the souls of the residents remain in the building but also the souls of the visitors. The interesting thing about this location is that even though the hotel is named after Nathaniel Hawthorne, it is not haunted by the author. Most commune paranormal activity reported in the building is that some objects are mysteriously rearranged or relocated and that causes troubles to the employees. Some other time, apples are just rising from nowhere, making people believe that Bridget Bishop, a woman that was hanged and now haunts the Gallows Hill, is paying a visit to the tourists that live in this hotel.

The House of the Seven Gables

The House of the Seven Gables, also called the Turner- Ingersoll Mansion, is the house of two families, as the name reveals. The Ingersoll’s were directly related with Nathaniel Hawthorne, but then again, there is no sign of him haunting the house but we can spot Susan, his cousin who is believed to rove the nearby hills and some people was actually able to see her or to hear her playing in the attic.

Salem Jail

The last, but not the least, is the Salem Jail which is basically the home of all the atrocities and obviously now is the home of some of that spirits. The prisoners were even convicted to death or they were put in prison for life. In both of the cases the spirits are still there, haunting the old building of torture. The whole atmosphere there is kind of creepy and it lifts the hair of the back of your neck because of the constant feeling of electricity that overtakes you.

In conclusion, if you are longing for some paranormal safari, Salem is the right place to go but be careful because once you go there you will never be the same. The whole experience is quite life-changing and a little bit traumatizing but it’s definitely good if you want to open your mind about the after life.

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Mont Saint-Michel Monastery

This is a monastery that stands out as an easily recognizable landmark in France. It is because of many different reasons, especially because of the stories stating that Archangel Michael burned a hole in the skull of Saint Aubert before being persuaded to build it. Various reports highlight the fact that Captain Louis d’Estouteville’s ghost now guards the area, ever since the victory against England in the year 1434.

Versailles

Whenever thinking about France, Versailles is one of the most important and popular tourist attractions. The paranormal side of the Versailles starts with sightings that are reported of Marie Antoinette. Sightings have been going on for a really long time now. Marie Antoinette was executed and it is said that it haunts this castle ever since. Most of the sightings appear in the royal bedchamber, the one where she stayed in the past.

Chateau Du Chateaubriant

Go to the Chateau Du Chateaubriant before the Halloween in order to have a lot of fun and maybe some scares. According to the legend, every single October the 16^th, when midnight comes, monks and knights ghosts are seen following Francoise De Foix’s ghost, together with other personalities from the time. It will not be seen for a long time but according to various records, the sightings still happen.

Catacombs

This is, most likely, the most well-known haunting site in France. It is quite difficult to find a location that is creepier than the underground labyrinth right in the capital. There are so many skeletons present here. The walls are lined with bleached, old bones and the brave tourists can explore this eighteenth century burial ground. It was created for the corpses that overcrowd the graveyards of Paris at the time. Now, it is a sight that is perfect for the paranormal seeker.

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Top 3 Haunted Places In England

1. Borley Rectory, Essex

Borley Rectory was a massive Victorian mansion located in Borley, Essex that was destroyed by fire in 1939. Locals reported the place is haunted by the ghost of a nun, a phantom carriage and two headless horsemen. Other paranormal incidents like bell ringing and footsteps were also mentioned by people who live in the area.

2. Berry Pomeroy Castle, Devon

At a first glance, Berry Pomeroy Castle is a picturesque and beautiful castle, but in Britain this place is considered the most haunted and sinister castle. The place is visited by two female ghosts – the White Lady and the Blue Lady. They haunt different parts of the castle, the Blue Lady prefers the tower, while the White Lady prefers the dungeons.

3. Ancient Ram Inn, Gloucestershire

The history of this inn holds many sinister secrets like suicide, child sacrifice and black magic. With a history like this, there is no wonder the inn is considered one of the most haunted places in the UK.

Top 3 Haunted Places In The Republic Of Ireland

1. Malahide Castle, Dublin, Ireland

The 800 year old castle is filled with spirits and ghosts. At least 5 ghosts are known to live in the rooms of this majestic place. Each ghost has a tragic story and people believe that their tragedies made them haunt the castle to finally find their peace.

2. Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin

Dublin is home to the largest unoccupied prison. Visitors can get an idea of what the prisoners had to endure during their sentences served in Kilmainham Gaol. People reported unseen forces that push people over, footsteps, lights turning on, voices, other unexpected noises and the horrible feeling of being watched.

3. Leap Castle, Roscrea, Co. Offaly

Leap Castle is not only the most haunted castle in the Republic of Ireland, it is also one of the most haunted castles in the world. The long and bloody history of the place left a trail on the castle’s reputation and the numerous ghosts that live in the castle scare tourists from all over the world.

Top 3 Haunted Places In Scotland

1. Rosslyn Chapel, Roslin

Rosslyn Chapel is a 500 year old chapel that has a lot of spirits and ghosts inhabitants. There are also many rumors about the chapel that will scare even the most brave hearts.

2. Niddry Street Vaults, Edinburgh

Niddry Street Volts appeared in the television show, Most Haunted, and it is a very well known tourist attraction that lies in darkness because lightbulbs exploded for no apparent reason and people decided to stop replacing them. Courageous visitors use torches and candles to walk around the street vaults. The candle light adds even more anxiety to those who visit the place.

3. Stirling Castle, Stirling

Scotland is a place with many historical castles and most of them are haunted by spirits and ghosts. Stirling Castle does not change the pattern and it is home to the ghost of Mary, Queen of Scots, one of the most controversial monarchs in Europe, and other ghosts that were close to the monarchy in their lifetime.

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