Most tourists visit Germany. Explore its castles, sausages, magical villages, and legendary beer spots. And it’s certainly true that the country is full of charming towns that reflect centuries of German history. However, not many people explore some hidden gems — abandoned places that reveal the dark history of the country with their forgotten buildings and eerie atmosphere.
Even though these formerly popular spots are now technically closed down, there are still many people who try to visit them as they constantly seek ghostly adventures. It can be scary, but supernatural and mysterious occurrences at these kinds of places might be fun to explore.
In this article, we will talk about 5 of the abandoned sites in Germany.
1. Schlosshotel Waldlust, Freudenstadt
This place was once a grand hotel that is located in the Black Forest, in the town of Freudenstadt, Baden-Württemberg. It would often host kings and important figures of that time, but now the public eye mostly sees this place in German horror movies. It is rumored to be so creepy that the horror sensations from this place stay with you for days.
Locals often say that visiting Schlosshotel Waldlust is like gambling on your consciousness. Some people even say you’d be safer trying your luck at free spins no deposit Germany than walking out of this abandoned place.
Since Schlosshotel Waldlust was built in 1902, it has had a lot of owners. One of them was known as Adele B. After her passing, the hotel was turned into a military hospital during World War I. Apparently, the souls of those who passed away still remain in these walls and mysteriously appear to people. You can also hear strange noises, and the elevator sometimes moves without power.
2. Liesenbrücken, Berlin
Liesenbrücken in Berlin used to be a construction that consisted of four railway bridges. It was created between 1890 and 1896. Currently, there are only two bridges left from the original, and two of them were replaced in the 1950s because of changes in German infrastructure. Even though the place remains open for visitors, it has been abandoned and out of use for 70 years.
These bridges were used to shelter poor and homeless people who were sick with tuberculosis. Since then, the spot became linked to this illness, and some visitors are still worried about their health. Besides, the look of the construction itself gives eerie vibes to most tourists as they can hear strange metal sounds, so there is definitely something mysterious going on.
3. Kongresshalle, Nuremberg
Kongresshalle in Nuremberg was supposed to be Hitler’s glorious spot from where he could look down and dictate to his subjects. Its auditorium had 50,000 seats to host propaganda rallies. Thankfully, the structure was never completed. Still, the building became a historical place and it’s still open for tourists.
It seems that the atmosphere and the reason this place was being built took its toll on how it affects the visitors. After World War II, Kongresshalle was abandoned. Tourists have mentioned that they could feel the power of evil lurking around the Kongresshalle’s walls as if there was a terrifying war going on. As creepy as it may sound, the sensation of danger does not leave this building.
4. Zippendorf Spa Hotel, Schwerin
Zippendorf Spa Hotel near Lake Schwerin was meant to be the most popular hotel in the northern part of Germany. However, its purpose changed many times. Specifically, it was first a military hospital, but during World War II, it became a concentration camp. After that, the building served as a sports clubhouse.
At the moment, it is abandoned and believed to be haunted by the ghosts of those unfortunate people who died in concentration camps.
5. Olympic Train Station, Munich
In 1972, Munich won the bid for the Olympic Games. After this event, the Olympic Stadium was built here. In order to reach it easily, the government decided to construct the train station as well.
The station was first used when there was an opening match between Germany and the Soviet Union in 1988. Soon, the building was torn down, and the spot became abandoned.
If you visit the Olympic Train Station now, you will only see metal leftovers. Don’t be afraid because you’re not going to meet any ghosts or eerie creatures here. Nevertheless, it’s likely that the building will give you a strange feeling, with its spooky atmosphere.
Bottom Line
It’s no wonder that abandoned places hold lots of mysteries. These mysteries can often be strange and even dangerous. But it turns out that many of us enjoy challenges and digging into spooky, unexplainable occurrences. Germany is one of those places that offers a diverse number of abandoned sites that attract a lot of horror adventure seekers. And if you are visiting this country and wish to explore eerie abandoned places, now you know about 5 spooky places that will definitely leave you shivering.
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