OT Staff
A photograph of a UFO in 1968 sparked global interest in this forest, believed by some to be a portal causing visitors to vanish. Those who survive report eerie symptoms like rashes and anxiety.
Inspiring Stephen King's The Shining, the Stanley Hotel is famous for more than its Georgian architecture. Ghost sightings, mysterious piano music, and nightly ghost tours contribute to its eerie charm.
Beneath Micronesia’s waters lies a sunken WWII Japanese naval base. The eerie ship graveyard is popular among scuba divers for its wartime relics, gas masks, and "waterlogged ghosts."
Stripped by vandals after being deemed haunted, St. George’s Church found new life with an art student's idea. Now known as the "Ghost Church," it attracts tourists with 30 ghost sculptures.
Dating back over 900 years, Edinburgh Castle is a major haunted attraction. Visitors report sightings of colonial prisoners, French prisoners, and even a ghostly dog in the castle's ancient dungeons.
Built in 1829, the Eastern State Penitentiary enforced extreme solitary confinement. Abandoned in 1970, it now welcomes visitors with reports of disembodied laughter, shadowy figures, and pacing footsteps.
Despite its UNESCO World Heritage status, Island of the Dolls is known for its eerie doll-covered landscape. Originally a resident's attempt to ward off evil spirits after finding a girl's body, visitors can safely view this haunting scene from hired boats.
Situated 100 miles southwest of Delhi, Bhangarh Fort is an oasis with a dark history. Allegedly cursed by a scorned sorcerer, the ruins remain largely uninhabited, making it a mystical destination.
The abandoned village of Al Madam holds a haunting beauty attributed to djinn. Deserted in the 1970s, it features houses succumbing to dunes, broken windows, and a vast ochre desert.
Dating back to 1157, Burg Eltz is steeped in myths, including the tale of Countess Agnes. Allegedly haunted by her spirit, the castle's former bedroom displays her armour and battle axe, creating an atmosphere of mournful history.