If you are visiting Germany, it would be a crime to miss out on seeing Saxony. It is almost impossible not to notice this incredibly beautiful region, where everything seems attractive, especially for tourists. However, it is important to keep in mind that a lot of spots here are famous for being haunted, so if you’re looking for an eerie adventure, you have come to the right place.
Saxony, in general, is very popular for numerous ghost tours, where you can witness all the things that are scary and shiver-inducing. Though, in case you prefer to make your own choices in which ghostly spot you will visit, here are 5 haunted spots in Saxony, which will definitely give you the thrill you need.
Kaditz
Kaditz was formerly a small village, and is now a district in Dresden. If you walk around here, you will definitely hear stories about a priest of the old church of Kaditz. He believed he had done wrong things in life, so he committed suicide. Some storytellers have a theory that he used to gamble, and he bet on his own life. While now it is easier and safer to gamble by playing social casino games virtually instead of making real-world wagers, things went tragically wrong for this priest.
In the church, you can see the priest’s portrait, which he left behind. Visitors claim it’s alive, considering that sometimes you can notice some sweat droplets appearing on the painting. Also, sometimes his facial expression changes when people walk around, and you might even see his eyes moving around. These things happen more intensely once the date of his passing arrives.
Görlitz
This city is located right at the border of Poland. The whole place is known for haunted stories and ghostly, eerie occurrences you can not escape. There is even a “ghost tour” in this city for tourists where a group of people dressed as monks, executioners or ghosts, looking like they transferred from the Middle Ages, let you walk around and tell you all the mysteries and strange things that you can witness here.
As you walk in the streets of Görlitz, you will notice the medieval-style buildings, each with its own spooky story, and you might even see ghostly apparitions nearby. Even just because of the way the city looks, it has an eerie aura, which adds to the title of being haunted.
Kursdorf
You can find the village of Kursdorf near the city of Leipzig and the Halle airport. It is one of the most eerie spots you can visit in Saxony. However, the reason for this is not ghosts.
After everything started to get more industrial and the Halle airport was built, it became impossible to live here. The noise that came from the airport was so loud that it caused many in the village to go deaf. People started to leave their houses one by one until the village became empty and abandoned.
If you visit Kursdorf now, you will only hear silence and see empty streets and buildings. The aura is just so unsettling that it gives the visitors scary shivers.
Schlettau Castle
You will find Schlettau Castle in the Ore Mountains. The history of this castle goes far beyond. It used to house wealthy families, starting from the Renaissance period. Currently, it is known for being haunted and for the exciting ghost tours you can take here.
Legends say that the castle is occupied by the ghost of the “White Lady”. There are a few versions of her story. Some say that she was betrayed by the love of her life, so she took her own life. Others believe the castle was attacked, and she died protecting it. Either way, you can easily spot her apparition in the castle. You might also feel eerie chills or get a feeling that someone is watching you.
Königstein Fortress
Königstein Fortress is located above the River Elbe, close to Dresden. It used to be a monastery in the 13th century, but later it was turned into a military base and a prison. It even held war prisoners from the World Wars.
Considering that a lot of torture and murder have happened in this fortress, it gained a reputation for being haunted. Visitors can hear strange whispers and see eerie shadows around, along with the feeling of cold. It seems that the poor souls of the prisoners never left.
Bottom Line
While it might be a little scary, Saxony is truly an exhilarating place to visit. You will absolutely not get bored, as every new sight is its own kind of mystery. Even though some spots seem pretty dangerous, and it is important to be careful, that doesn’t stop the ghostly adventure seekers. In any case, if you’re visiting or would like to visit Saxony to see some eerie things, now you know about 5 haunted spots where you can go.
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