Haunted Places in Sweden (128)

Explore 128 verified haunted places in Sweden — castles, hotels, churches, ruins and more. Every location includes its story, a 1–5 scare rating and GPS coordinates.

• Penningby Castle
  Uppland, Norrtälje · Scare 4/5
  A medieval fortress by Lake Väsby where a resident was seized by the foot by a bony, invisible hand.
• Borgvattnet Rectory
  Jämtland · Scare 3/5
  Sweden's most notorious haunted house. Deep in the magical forests of Jämtland lies a place that has gained near-mythical status — Borgvattnet Rectory.
• Akamella Abandoned Cemetery
  Norrbotten · Scare 3/5
  An enigmatic story by the Muonio River. In northern Sweden, in a remote location near Muodoslompolo, lies Akamella Abandoned Cemetery, a mysterious and forsaken burial ground with a long history.
• Bromma Church
  Stockholm · Scare 3/5
  In Bromma, just a few kilometers from central Stockholm, lies a church whose history is as fascinating as it is eerie. Bromma Church, one of Sweden's oldest round churches, has for centuries been the subject of stories about the unexplainable.
• Hôtel Eggers (Room 397)
  Västra Götaland · Scare 3/5
  The strict liquor cashier Ebba Eggers is said never to have left the hotel — especially room 397.
• Kvarnberget — The Executioner's Hill
  Västra Götaland · Scare 3/5
  Former “Gallows Hill” where the city's first executioner lived on the hill's “foul side”.
• Dannemora Mines — Historical Depths and Supernatural Encounters
  Uppsala · Scare 3/5
  In the Dannemora mines, where iron ore has been extracted since the 15th century, it is said that something more than just machines and workers moves through the deep shafts.
• Landskrona Citadel
  Skåne, Landskrona · Scare 3/5
  16th-century Renaissance fortress — later a women's prison and house of correction.
• The East India House / City Museum
  Västra Götaland · Scare 3/5
  The golden age of trade left strange events in the hidden storerooms.
• The Town Hall — The Whipping Chamber
  Västra Götaland · Scare 3/5
  Echoing footsteps in the corridors above the dreaded Whipping Chamber.
• The Ghostly Legends of Glimmingehus
  Skåne · Scare 3/5
  As you approach the massive stone fortress of Glimmingehus on Österlen, you feel both the wingbeats of history and a slight shiver down your spine. Construction began in 1499 by the Danish knight Jens Holgersson Ulfstand.
• St. Johannes Cemetery — Stockholm's Most Haunted Burial Ground
  Stockholm · Scare 3/5
  At the top of Brunkebergsåsen in Stockholm rises St. Johannes Church, an imposing red-brick building that overlooks Norrmalm. But it is not the church's splendid façade that gave the place its reputation. It is what happens in the cemetery when darkness falls.
• Gräfsnäs Castle Ruin – Curses, Ghosts and a Hidden Treasure
  Västra Götaland · Scare 3/5
  Along the northern tip of Lake Anten, outside Alingsås, rise the ruins of Gräfsnäs Castle — a place that carries both history and dark legends.
• The Sahlgren House — The Sparre Apartments
  Västra Götaland · Scare 3/5
  A peculiar mood in the inner courtyard where Venus-Victrix glowed in the muted light.
• Tynnelsö Castle
  Södermanland · Scare 3/5
  A historic place of bishops and kings. In the calm waters of Lake Mälaren outside Strängnäs lies Tynnelsö Castle, one of Sweden's most remote and mysterious castles.
• Säter Mental Hospital
  Dalarna · Scare 3/5
  Travel back in time — Welcome into the abandoned haunted house for the criminally insane. Welcome into the abandoned haunted house for the criminally insane — Säter Permanent Pavilion. Step into the history of Säter Permanent Pavilion...
• The County Residence — The Warrior King's Last Night
  Västra Götaland · Scare 3/5
  Karl X Gustav's presence is said to linger in the halls where he died aged 37.
• The Grand Theatre (Storan)
  Västra Götaland · Scare 3/5
  Voices in the auditorium and the White Lady — when the stage is empty, actors hear the inexplicable.
• Övralid
  Östergötland · Scare 3/5
  Does Heidenstam's spirit still linger in the manor? In Västra Ny parish, on a hill overlooking Lake Vättern, stands Övralid. Built between 1923 and 1925 by the Swedish Nobel laureate Verner von Heidenstam, Övralid was his home until his death in 1940.
• Blombacka Manor
  Västra Götaland · Scare 3/5
  The Silence, the History and the Shadow that Lingers. In the gently rolling cultural landscape of Västergötland, just outside Skara, lies Blombacka Manor.
• The Child Murderer's Cross – Ödeshög's Haunted Glade
  Östergötland · Scare 3/5
  Some places carry stories so dark they seem etched into the ground. The Child Murderer's Cross, deep in the forests of Östergötland, is one such place.
• Bastion Carolus Rex / Dux — The Underground Mortuary
  Västra Götaland · Scare 3/5
  Casemates used as a mortuary in the 1800s — stalactites like pearl draperies hanging from the ceiling.
• The Keyhole House — The Arthur Lowell Plaque
  Västra Götaland · Scare 3/5
  A mysterious plaque claims the American astronomer Arthur Lowell haunts the house. A modern urban legend.
• The Gathenhielm House — Lasse in the Street's Ride
  Västra Götaland · Scare 3/5
  The privateer “Lasse in the Street” is said to ride toward the house on stormy autumn nights — hoofbeats on the stones.
• The Old Masthugg Church — The White Lady and the Black Priest
  Västra Götaland · Scare 3/5
  By the church ruins haunts a woman in a white dress, jilted at the altar. In the new church, a black-clad priest figure.
• Old Älvsborg Fortress — The Ruins at Klippan
  Västra Götaland · Scare 3/5
  Soldier apparitions in period uniforms are reported among the ruins of the medieval military execution site.
• Katthamra Manor — The Witch's House in Katthammarsvik
  Scare 3/5
  On Gotland's eastern coast, in Katthammarsvik, lies Katthamra Manor, a historic estate dating back to the 17th century. But beyond its historical importance, the manor carries a dark story that has marked the place.
• St Bridget's Chapel — David Carnegie's Scottish Legacy
  Västra Götaland · Scare 3/5
  An isolated chapel with Scottish influences — at dusk often experienced as mysterious and charged.
• The Gallows Hill at Johanneberg — Bödelslyckan
  Västra Götaland · Scare 3/5
  The city's official execution site 1702–1830 — unblessed souls denied consecrated ground.
• Gunne's Farm
  Stockholm · Scare 3/5
  Just north of Stockholm, in Upplands Väsby, lies Gunne's Farm — a carefully built reconstruction of a Viking-age farm. The farm is more than just a historical site; it also holds mystery and folklore, especially around Halloween...
• Villa Överås — The Black-Clad Woman
  Västra Götaland · Scare 3/5
  A black-clad woman is said to walk the long corridors at night. According to legend, she took her own life in the 1800s.
• Ericsberg Castle
  Sörmland · Scare 3/5
  Sörmland castle with medieval origins — privately owned with many ghost stories.
• Bogesund Castle
  Stockholm · Scare 3/5
  Where curses and ghosts still linger. In Vaxholm, amid the scenic landscape of the Stockholm archipelago, lies Bogesund Castle — a place said to bear curses and an eerie history.
• Varberg Fortress
  Halland · Scare 3/5
  13th-century fortress on the Halland coast — home to the "Bocksten Man" and several ghost stories.
• Kumla Manor
  Stockholm · Scare 3/5
  History and ghosts. Among the modern villas and leafy trees in Tyresö, Stockholm County, hides Kumla Manor. This stately building, with roots in the 17th century, is as famous for its rich history as for its ghost stories...
• Blomsholm Manor
  Västra Götaland · Scare 3/5
  One of western Sweden's most haunted manors. Blomsholm Manor, located in Strömstad in Västra Götaland County, is a place that fascinates both historians and visitors with an interest in the supernatural.
• Salsta Castle
  Uppsala · Scare 3/5
  Ghosts and mysteries in the Uppland landscape. At first glance, Salsta Castle may appear to be just another historic baroque castle. But behind the thick stone walls and in the ornate rooms hide stories that are anything but ordinary.
• "Scaring people became my path in life" – Meet the man behind Skräckfabriken
  Skåne · Scare 3/5
  There is something about the darkness in old castles, shadows moving in the corner of your eye and whispers in empty rooms. Mikael P Wilson knows exactly how it feels — and he has turned it into his business.
• Krusenberg Manor
  Uppsala · Scare 3/5
  Along the old avenue leading to Krusenberg Manor, shadows stretch across the worn cobblestones and onward toward the shore of Lake Mälaren. It is a place that holds more than just historical memories.
• Kronovall Castle
  Skåne · Scare 3/5
  Kronovall Castle, located at Fågeltofta on Österlen, is a historic site with a story marked by nobility, tragedies and tales of the supernatural.
• Baggböle Manor
  Västerbotten · Scare 3/5
  Baggböle Manor stands like a white jewel on the river bank, with its red window frames and grand Empire style. But behind the historic facade and the magnificent halls, whispers of something else linger — something that makes visitors uneasy.
• The Field Marshal's Ghost Frightens Visitors at Bäckaskog Castle
  Skåne · Scare 3/5
  Bäckaskog Castle, situated on the isthmus between lakes Ivö and Oppmanna in northeastern Skåne, is a place where the echoes of history feel close.
• Bispgården
  Jämtland · Scare 3/5
  Hauntings in an old industrial town. The Bispgården building in Ragunda municipality may look like an ordinary structure in a northern industrial town, but the stories from its tenants speak of something far more mysterious.
• The Yellow Peril in Skebäcken, Örebro — an Apartment Block with Unsolved Secrets
  Örebro · Scare 3/5
  In the Skebäcken district of Örebro stands an apartment block that locals call the Yellow Peril. The name may sound innocent, but the stories surrounding the building paint a very different picture.
• Frammegården
  Värmland · Scare 3/5
  Värmland historical farm with local ghost stories.
• Gunnebo Castle
  Västra Götaland · Scare 3/5
  A castle of ghosts and mystery. Gunnebo Castle in Mölndal is not only a historical gem — it is also a place where the supernatural is said to have a strong foothold.
• Krapperup Castle — The White Lady and the Centennial Cycle
  Skåne · Scare 3/5
  On the Kulla Peninsula in northwestern Skåne, a few kilometres from Mölle, rises Krapperup Castle. With its moat, thick walls and romantic park of trickling streams and exotic trees, it feels like stepping into a...
• Landskrona Citadel and the Angel-Maker
  Skåne · Scare 3/5
  Landskrona Citadel, on the Öresund coast in Skåne, is one of northern Europe's best-preserved 16th-century fortresses. The building has been both a defensive stronghold and a prison, and its history is filled with both drama and tragedy...
• Skokloster Castle
  Uppland · Scare 3/5
  17th-century baroque palace — the great castle that was never finished.
• Spirits and Spirituality at Rämmen Course Centre
  Värmland · Scare 3/5
  Far from the bustle of the city, in a glade surrounded by still lakes and dark Värmland forests, lies Rämmen Course Centre. Here, history, spirituality and mystery meet in a way that is hard to find anywhere else.
• 9 of Sweden's Most Haunted Places
  Scare 3/5
  Experience Sweden's eeriest stories! From rectories with weeping women to mental hospitals where time seems to have stood still — Sweden is full of places with both dark secrets and restless spirits.
• Bromsboda
  Stockholm · Scare 3/5
  The cry of the child ghost. In the late 1800s, a woman named Madam Jansson lived in Övre Runby. She testified that she heard a child crying every night at Bromsboda, but no matter how she searched, no child could be found.
• Skarvberget — Trolls, Wights and Wraiths Said to Cause the Accidents on the E4
  Gävleborg · Scare 3/5
  The E4 through Ödmården north of Gävle is a road with a reputation. Accidents have plagued the stretch for decades, and some say there is a very unusual explanation for why this particular spot is so accident-prone.
• Ramsberg Manor — From Poorhouse to Spiritualist Course Centre
  Scare 3/5
  North of Örebro in Bergslagen lies Ramsberg Manor, a large wooden villa built in the 1890s. It was originally erected as a poorhouse and asylum; the annex was used to lock up the mentally ill.
• Apertin Manor
  Värmland · Scare 3/5
  A place where legends and dark stories meet. Deep in the Värmland forests, surrounded by stream ravines and ancient woodland, lies Apertin Manor — a manor that both fascinates and frightens with its dark legends and rumours of haunting...
• Ghosts, Power and Mysteries at Skokloster Castle
  Uppsala · Scare 3/5
  On the glittering shore of Lake Mälaren rises one of Europe's foremost baroque castles, Skokloster. But behind the stately façades and splendid halls, more is whispered than royal portraits and marble stuccoed ceilings.
• Vadstena Castle
  Östergötland · Scare 3/5
  History and mystery on the shores of Lake Vättern. At the edge of Vättern in the small town of Vadstena rises Vadstena Castle — a building that holds over 500 years of Swedish history.
• Kastlösa Vicarage — A Notorious Haunted House on Öland
  Kalmar · Scare 3/5
  Deep on southern Öland lies Kastlösa Vicarage, a seemingly peaceful place but with a dark history that draws visitors from all over Sweden.
• Klara Cemetery and the Nun in Black
  Stockholm · Scare 3/5
  In central Stockholm, just north of Sergels torg, lies Klara Cemetery. It is a remnant of the old Klara Convent, a Franciscan monastery founded in the 13th century.
• Alborgen
  Gävleborg · Scare 3/5
  A place where adventure meets the supernatural. Alborgen, located in Valbo near Gävle, is a place that has fascinated both ghost enthusiasts and adventurous visitors for years.
• The Ätra Maiden at Falkenberg Castle Ruin
  Halland · Scare 3/5
  Falkenberg Castle ruin, located at the mouth of the river Ätran in Halland, is a place where the echoes of history feel close. With roots from the 13th century, the castle has been the scene of several momentous events and carries stories spanning centuries.
• The Old Pharmacy
  Stockholm · Scare 3/5
  Unsolved murder and unanswered questions. In December 1913 something happened that still haunts the Old Pharmacy in Upplands Väsby. The pharmacist Johan Hallbergson suddenly heard cries for help from his pharmacy, but before he could act...
• Berga Manor
  Kalmar · Scare 3/5
  One of Småland's most haunted places. Berga Manor in Högsby, Småland, is a place filled with both history and dark legends. The grand manor, dating back to the 13th century, has been home to noblemen and others.
• Börringekloster Castle
  Skåne · Scare 3/5
  Börringekloster in Skåne is a place that bears centuries of history, from its time as a Benedictine monastery in the 13th century to its current state as an 18th-century castle.
• Hällnäs Sanatorium — History and Ghosts Deep in the Forest
  Västerbotten · Scare 3/5
  Lost souls and mysterious events. It is said that the dead never truly left Hällnäs sanatorium. Built to treat tuberculosis patients in the 1920s, the place became the final stop for many.
• Helliden Castle — Beauty, Tragedy and Inexplicable Shadows
  Västra Götaland · Scare 3/5
  On the western slope of Mount Hellid, just minutes from Tidaholm, rises Helliden Castle. With its imposing architecture and sweeping views, it has been a place of power, education and success.
• Drottningholm Palace
  Stockholm · Scare 3/5
  Drottningholm Palace, located on the island of Lovön outside Stockholm, is not only one of Sweden's most stately and historic buildings — it is also a place where supernatural events are said to occur, even when royalty live there...
• Frammegården in Skillingmark
  Värmland · Scare 3/5
  One of Sweden's most haunted houses? Deep inside the Värmland forests, near the Norwegian border, lies Frammegården — a place that carries rumours of ghosts, witches and tragic fates.
• Järvsö Vicarage
  Gävleborg · Scare 3/5
  A haunted vicarage where the shadows linger. In the heart of Hälsingland lies Järvsö Vicarage, a place full of history — and perhaps something more. Here, in the old vicarage that has stood untouched since the 1870s, many generations have passed.
• The Old Löwenström Hospital
  Stockholm · Scare 3/5
  Abandoned hospital with a dark history. The Old Löwenström Hospital in Upplands Väsby is more than a forgotten building. Behind its worn façades and broken windows hides a story that shook Sweden — the murder of King Gustav III...
• Haunted Hotels in Sweden
  Scare 3/5
  Sweden is full of haunted places, and at several of them you can check in. Perhaps you will get to experience some of the many events that have sent chills down the spines of hotel guests across the country.
• Broby Sanatorium
  Skåne · Scare 3/5
  Broby Sanatorium – From a place of care to a haunted house and a residential area in crisis. Broby Sanatorium, located in Skåne, has long been a place that carries both tragic stories and eerie rumors.
• The Scheffler Palace
  Stockholm · Scare 3/5
  "The Ghost Palace" on Drottninggatan in Stockholm — one of Sweden's most classic ghost stories.
• Hudiksvall Church
  Gävleborg · Scare 3/5
  Hudiksvall Church, also known as Jakob's Church, is not only the oldest building in Hudiksvall but also one of the city's most fascinating places.
• Kalmar Castle
  Småland, Kalmar · Scare 3/5
  Renaissance castle from the 12th century — cradle of the Kalmar Union with several ghost stories.
• Sollerö Burial Ground
  Dalarna · Scare 3/5
  Viking-age burial ground and eerie tales. On Sollerön in Dalarna lies one of the region's most significant historic sites — Sollerö burial ground.
• The Black and White Ladies at Charlottenborg Castle
  Östergötland · Scare 3/5
  On the bank of the Motala River rises Charlottenborg Castle, a building whose stone façades bear traces of centuries of life, death and unspoken secrets.
• Österbybruk Manor
  Uppsala · Scare 3/5
  The White Lady and the ghosts at Österbybruk Manor. It is said that some places never truly let go of their inhabitants. Österbybruk Manor is one such place.
• The Ghosts of Oviken Church and a Dark Event from the 19th Century
  Jämtland · Scare 3/5
  Oviken's old church is a historic site with deep roots in Jämtland's spiritual and cultural history. But among the old walls and graves, more than just the church's documented history lives on...
• Ghosts at the Closed Care Home in Hammarstrand
  Jämtland · Scare 3/5
  In the small village of Hammarstrand stands a closed care home that has long been the subject of rumours and stories of supernatural events.
• Schiller's Inn in Alingsås
  Västra Götaland · Scare 3/5
  Hauntings in Alingsås. At a seemingly ordinary restaurant in the heart of Alingsås, Schiller's Inn, a number of strange and unexplained events have been reported over the years.
• Perslund Mill — Where the Wind Whispers of More Than Just the Weather
  Skåne · Scare 3/5
  It might look like any old windmill where it stands proudly in Perslund Park in Åstorp. But pause for a moment. Listen. Can you feel it? Something moves in the wind — something that does not belong to our world.
• Abandoned Places
  Scare 3/5
  Urban Exploring. Exploring abandoned places, or "urban exploration" (urbex), is a popular activity for the adventurous — but it is important to know what the rules are in Sweden to stay within the law.
• Falk's Grave — One of Sweden's Most Mythical Execution Sites
  Västra Götaland · Scare 3/5
  In the desolate pine forest on Hökensås, in the Habo municipality of Västergötland, lies a place that has captivated and frightened generations of visitors.
• Ghosts in Hedvig Eleonora Church
  Stockholm · Scare 3/5
  Hedvig Eleonora Church in Östermalm, Stockholm, is a place full of history — and according to some, of ghosts as well. When night falls, invisible figures are said to move through the nave, as if they never truly left this world.
• Lake Lindenborg and the Child's Footprints in the Snow
  Blekinge · Scare 3/5
  In the Blekinge forests outside Karlshamn lies Lake Lindenborg, a small forest lake surrounded by hiking trails. The Society for Nature Conservation describes the lake as a "blue pearl" with jetties for swimming and fishing...
• A Ghost Story from Hammar Manor
  Värmland · Scare 3/5
  Something is moving in the attic. A faint creak is followed by a dull step — another. It stops. Then a new sound is heard, a kind of dragging.
• Who Walks Again in Room 104 at Söderhamn City Hotel?
  Gävleborg · Scare 3/5
  It is said that some hotel guests have woken in the middle of the night to the sound of heavy footsteps in the corridor. But when they peered out, they saw not a single living soul.
• Furunäset — From Mental Hospital to Haunted Hotel
  Norrbotten · Scare 3/5
  On the banks of the Pite River in northern Sweden rises Furunäset, a building that carries a dark and complex history. Originally built as a mental hospital, this place has become one of Sweden's most discussed when it comes to...
• Slussens Pensionat
  Bohuslän · Scare 3/5
  Bohuslän guesthouse with reports of paranormal activity.
• Garpenberg Castle and the Lady Who Refuses to Leave
  Dalarna · Scare 3/5
  When you step into Garpenberg Castle in the heart of Dalarna, it is hard not to feel the wingbeats of history. The castle, with roots from the 1500s, is surrounded by mystery, memories and — if you dare to believe the stories — a few ghosts as well...
• Sweden's 9 Most Haunted Hotels — Do You Dare Check In?
  Scare 3/5
  Sweden is filled with historic hotels where guests have checked in — but some seem to have never truly left. From unhappy brides and dark secrets to shadow figures and unexplained sounds, these nine hotels carry rumours of the supernatural.
• The Ghost Story of Toftaholm Manor
  Kronoberg · Scare 3/5
  On the still shore of Lake Vidöstern in Småland lies Toftaholm Manor — an idyllic place dating back to the 15th century. But behind the beautiful façades and the soothing nature hides a dark history, a tale of forbidden love, despair and a spirit that has never found rest.
• How to Create a Ghost Walk
  Scare 3/5
  Get more guests and share the story. Ghost walks have grown increasingly popular and are an excellent way to create an experience that visitors will talk about long after their visit.
• Ghost Stories from Södertuna Castle — The Locked-In Mistress and the Lady in Black
  Södermanland · Scare 3/5
  Södertuna Castle in Sörmland is a place with a long and dramatic history. Nobles have lived here, power struggles have played out, and tragic fates have been sealed. But some souls do not seem to have left the castle — not even in death.
• Löfstad Castle
  Östergötland · Scare 3/5
  Where history echoes in every hall. Located in the beautiful Östergötland landscape, just outside Norrköping, Löfstad Castle stands as a living monument to Swedish history and the bygone days of the aristocracy.
• Gripsholm Inn
  Sörmland, Mariefred · Scare 3/5
  Sweden's oldest inn (1623), in the shadow of Gripsholm Castle.
• Ghost Hunt at Gripsholm Castle with Mandy and Emmely from Spökjakter
  Södermanland · Scare 3/5
  One of Sweden's most legendary castles opens its gates. Not for royalty, but for ghost hunters. Gripsholm Castle in Mariefred has stirred both admiration and shivers for centuries.
• Torpa Stenhus
  Västra Götaland · Scare 3/5
  Medieval castle by Lake Åsunden — the walled-in girl and the Grey Lady.
• Ekenäs Castle
  Östergötland · Scare 3/5
  Welcome to one of Sweden's most haunted castles. Ekenäs Castle, located in Örtomta parish in the Linköping municipality, carries a dark and mysterious history that makes it a place filled with legends and chilling stories...
• Stenkullen Inn — Sweden's Most Haunted Hotel?
  Östergötland · Scare 3/5
  Stenkullen Inn, located just north of Norrköping, is a place that both fascinates and frightens. The venerable house from 1858 is today one of Sweden's most legendary haunted hotels, and those who have had the privilege — or misfortune — of staying overnight bear witness to unexplained phenomena.
• Görväln Castle
  Stockholm · Scare 3/5
  Görväln Castle stands on the shore of Lake Mälaren in Järfälla, northwest of Stockholm. Today the building is a luxury hotel, but its long history and many changes of ownership have left traces stretching from medieval to modern times...
• Bona Reformatory and Mental Hospital
  Östergötland · Scare 3/5
  A journey back in time. In the heart of the Östergötland countryside lies Bona, a place where time has stood still, but whose history still whispers through the abandoned buildings.
• Hauntings at Häringe Castle
  Södermanland · Scare 3/5
  Just south of Stockholm, where the forests of Södertörn open onto sea inlets and still waters, rests a castle that has long drawn both curious visitors and restless souls. Häringe Castle holds more than centuries of history.
• Ghosts, Scandals and the Sture Murders — Why Uppsala Castle Is Worth a Visit
  Uppsala · Scare 3/5
  The castle where history whispers back. Uppsala Castle may look quiet as it thrones over the city, but for anyone who pauses for a moment, it is easy to feel that not everything stands quite still.
• Bjurholm Rectory
  Västerbotten · Scare 3/5
  A haunted gem in Västerbotten. Bjurholm Rectory in Västerbotten County is a place that carries over one hundred and fifty years of history — and perhaps some of its earlier inhabitants! Since the rectory was inaugurated in 1853, many have passed through.
• The Lady in Black at Vännäsby Cemetery
  Västerbotten · Scare 3/5
  At Vännäsby cemetery, not far from the Ume River, a lone figure walks in the dark. She is an elderly woman, dressed in black, with a kerchief tied under her chin. She walks slowly and stooped, as if weighed down by years and sorrow.
• Brokind Estate
  Östergötland · Scare 3/5
  A haunted manor with the frightening presence of Barbro Påle. Among the scenic landscapes of Östergötland lies Brokind Estate, a place with a historical legacy spanning centuries.
• Alvastra Monastery Ruin
  Östergötland · Scare 3/5
  A beautiful ruin, a haunted place. Alvastra Monastery Ruin is today one of Sweden's most fascinating historical sites. Located at the foot of Omberg in the Ödeshög municipality, the ruin rises as a reminder of medieval grandeur.
• Hässelby Castle
  Stockholm · Scare 3/5
  Where history lives and the ghosts walk. Hässelby Castle may be surrounded by a beautiful baroque garden and have a history reaching back to the 17th century, but for those drawn to the supernatural, it is the building itself and its mysterious atmosphere that fascinates most...
• Haunted Ruins in Sweden
  Scare 3/5
  There are places in Sweden where the wind seems to carry whispers from a bygone age. Where walls that once sheltered kings, monks and ladies of the manor now stand in silence, but far from abandoned.
• Sweden's Most Haunted Churches — Here the Dead Never Rest in Peace
  Scare 3/5
  Churches are meant to be peaceful places for prayer and reflection, but some carry more than just history. Over the years, several Swedish churches have become known for strange figures, unexplained sounds and stories of spirits that refuse to leave.
• The Pintorpa Lady at Ericsberg Castle
  Södermanland · Scare 3/5
  In the heart of Södermanland, near Katrineholm, lies the historic Ericsberg Castle. The building has stood here since the 17th century and is known for its imposing architecture, but above all for a chilling legend — the tale of the Pintorpa Lady...
• The Headless Coachman at Göholm Estate
  Blekinge · Scare 3/5
  Along the Blekinge coast, just southeast of Ronneby, Göholm Estate rises on the Gö Peninsula. It is a place with a long and dramatic history — and one of Blekinge's most talked-about haunted sites.
• George Seaton's Hunting Lodge and Its Haunted Ruins
  Västra Götaland · Scare 3/5
  On Hyltenäs hill in the Mark municipality stand the ruins of George Seaton's hunting lodge. Once one of Sweden's most extravagant private builds, now a place for both historical fascination and supernatural tales.
• Gripsholm Castle
  Södermanland · Scare 3/5
  At Gripsholm Castle, door handles are said to move on their own, and some have claimed to meet the apparition of Queen Christina of Holstein-Gottorp in the old halls. In the castle theatre, bells can be heard ringing.
• Lis Jon of Fivelstad
  Östergötland · Scare 3/5
  In Fivelstad, outside Motala, there was a man named Lis Jon who lived during the first half of the 20th century. He was known as the local eccentric, lived in a small house near road 206 and made his living selling moonshine.
• Villa Överås
  Västra Götaland · Scare 3/5
  Villa Överås, located on Danska vägen in Gothenburg's Bö district, is a stately building with a long and dramatic history. Built in 1861 by James Dickson Jr., a prominent businessman from one of Gothenburg's most influential families, the villa was a symbol of power and wealth.
• Hotell Bilan
  Värmland, Karlstad · Scare 3/5
  Karlstad's old county prison — today a hotel with classic Swedish ghost stories.
• Örebro Castle
  Örebro · Scare 3/5
  In the middle of Örebro, on a small islet surrounded by the waters of Svartån, stands Örebro Castle. The mighty building dates from the 14th century and is a living museum of Swedish history.
• Kronhuset — The Haunting Caretaker
  Västra Götaland · Scare 3/5
  The arsenal from 1654, built on the city's oldest cemetery. Mysterious footsteps and shadows.
• Haga Church — Cemetery of Plague and Cholera
  Västra Götaland · Scare 3/5
  Ground saturated with tragedy from the cholera epidemics — stillness and historical weight after dark.
• The Gothenburg Belt Factory — Time Stood Still
  Västra Götaland · Scare 3/5
  Closed in November 1977 and stands exactly as it was left. 1977 calendars still hang on the walls.
• Ghost Hotel Gasten (Liseberg)
  Västra Götaland · Scare 3/5
  Staff report genuine shadows and whispers when everything is closed — and a construction worker who haunts the place.
• Gothia Towers — Room 13
  Västra Götaland · Scare 3/5
  A room specially designed to provoke fear responses — guests surrender their phone for a night of “isolated haunting”.
• Gävle County Cell Prison
  Gävleborg · Scare 3/5
  The old prison in Gävle, once one of Sweden's most modern institutions, carries a dark and dramatic history. And perhaps something more. Visitors and staff at what is now the Swedish Prison Museum have reported strange phenomena.
• Mörby Castle Ruin — The Castle the Devil Helped Build
  Uppsala · Scare 3/5
  Mörby Castle Ruin is a place where the wingbeats of history mingle with dark legends. According to the saga, it was not only human hands that built the castle — the Devil himself is said to have been involved.
• Valla Church
  Västra Götaland · Scare 3/5
  Valla Church on Tjörn is a quiet place with roots in the Middle Ages. But despite its peaceful façade, the church carries stories that grate. One of them is about the magnate Lauritz Olsson Green — a judge with a tarnished reputation, both in life and after death.

FAQ

How many haunted places are there in Sweden?

Haunted Places lists 128 verified haunted locations in Sweden, each with its story, a 1–5 scare rating and GPS coordinates.

What are the most haunted places in Sweden?

Among the most notable in Sweden: Penningby Castle, Borgvattnet Rectory, Akamella Abandoned Cemetery.

What is the scariest haunted place in Sweden?

Penningby Castle ranks among the scariest in Sweden, rated 4/5 on our scare scale.

Can you stay overnight at haunted places in Sweden?

Yes — 51 of the haunted places in Sweden are hotels or inns you can book for an overnight stay. The rest are public sites you can visit.

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