Abandoned Haunted Places (18)

18 verified abandoned haunted places from around the world. Each location includes its story, a 1–5 scare rating and GPS coordinates.

• Poveglia Island
  Veneto, Venedig · Scare 5/5
  The plague quarantine island in the Venetian Lagoon — later a geriatric hospital, abandoned since 1968.
• Kolmanskop
  Karas · Scare 5/5
  German diamond mining town half-buried in the desert — surreal ghost town abandoned in the 1950s.
• Bell Witch Cave
  Tennessee, Adams · Scare 5/5
  The cave where the 'Bell Witch' is said to have fled in 1821 after haunting the Bell family for four years.
• Tat Tak School
  Yuen Long · Scare 5/5
  Abandoned school in Yuen Long — often considered Hong Kong's most haunted place.
• Bobby Mackey's Music World
  Kentucky, Wilder · Scare 4/5
  Marketed as 'America's most haunted nightclub' — demolished in December 2024.
• Elizabeth Bay
  Karas · Scare 4/5
  Abandoned diamond mining town in Namibia's restricted Diamond Area — the sand is slowly swallowing it.
• Consonno
  Lombardiet · Scare 4/5
  Italy's Las Vegas — a dream amusement town abandoned after a landslide in 1976.
• La Mussara
  Tarragona, Katalonien · Scare 4/5
  Abandoned Catalan village with a reputation as a place where time and space distort.
• Pisagua
  Tarapacá · Scare 4/5
  Pinochet's concentration camp — the mass graves were not discovered until 1990.
• 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...
• 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.
• Skeleton Coast Rig (Abandoned Oil Rig)
  Skeleton Coast · Scare 3/5
  Abandoned oil rig on the Skeleton Coast — the coastline where ships and people have vanished for centuries.
• Fengmen Village
  Henan · Scare 3/5
  Abandoned village in Henan — subject of local folklore and legend.
• 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.
• Macassar Waterpark (Abandoned)
  Western Cape · Scare 3/5
  Abandoned water park — a favourite of South Africa's urban explorers.
• 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.
• 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.
• Toshimaen (Closed)
  Tokyo, Nerima · Scare 3/5
  Tokyo's classic amusement park that closed in 2020 — said to be haunted.

FAQ

How many abandoned haunted places are there?

Haunted Places lists 18 abandoned haunted places worldwide, each with its story and a 1–5 scare rating.

What are the most famous abandoned haunted places?

Among the most notable: Poveglia Island, Kolmanskop, Bell Witch Cave.

Where can you find abandoned haunted places?

You'll find abandoned haunted places in Sweden, Namibia, Italy, United States, Hong Kong, Spain (+4 more).

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