Travelling Europe in Search of Haunted Castles

One of the things that Europe is famous for is its awe inspiring architecture, including historical sites and places of legend. European countries have an interesting array of centuries old castles, some of which are allegedly haunted or the site of infamous events. These are the types of mysterious places that look like something you’d expect to see in the horror movies. Here are some of Europe’s most fascinating and creepy locations.

Bran Castle, a.k.a Dracula’s Castle, Romania

(Bran Castle, Brasov, Romania – Photo source & credit)

Most have heard of a place called Transylvania, which is most well known for being associated with the legendary Dracula. Did he really exist, and was he really if a bloodthirsty maniacal vampire? No one knows for sure, but what it certain is Transylvania actually exists and it’s in central Romania. The Old World town has incredible buildings, including Bran Castle. Also known as Dracula’s Castle, this is the inspiration behind the original Dracula book and it draws visits from hundreds of thousands of tourists each year. Rumor has it that the nooks, corridors, and crannies of Bran Castle are haunted by Dracula’s victims. To see if that’s true, you’ll have to visit and check it out.

Edinburgh Castle, Ireland

(Edinburgh Castle – Photo source & credit)

Scotland’s Edinburgh Castle is one of the most well-known sites in Europe, and it’s a truly gorgeous building. This is one of the most haunted places in the world, not just in the realm of castles, and few places have been host to so many ghost sightings. Not surprisingly, this is a favorite destination of paranormal investigators and those who want to conduct paranormal experiments. For those who don’t believe in ghosts, it’s a beautiful building to look at and the grounds surrounding it are impressive as well.

Leap Castle, Ireland

(Central tower of Leap Castle – Photo source & credit)

This castle in Ireland is known for two notorious things. For one it’s the location of the Bloody Chapel, where a group of men — a priest, a warrior, and two brothers — engaged in a literal fight to the death. Leap Castle is also allegedly the home of the Elemental, a terrifying supernatural creature that looks insane, smells horrible, and haunts the grounds surrounding the building. You’d have to be really curious or adventure loving to seek out the Elemental. If you make it through in one piece, you should definitely enjoy a few celebratory games on Royal Vegas casino.

Moosham Castle, a.k.a. Witches Castle, Austria

(Moosham Castle, Unternberg Austria – Photo source & credit)

Why do the most stunning looking castles always have to be the most haunted? This one has a history that goes back to the 12th century, and it’s where thousands of witch trials were held. Many of the accused were killed on the castle grounds, which is why so many people believe it’s haunted. There’s also been rumors of werewolves stalking the area ever since a hoard of cattle and deer carcasses mysteriously appeared near Moosham Castle in the 19th century.

Brissac Castle, France

(Castle Brissac, France- Photo source & credit)

France has no shortage of impressive buildings, structures, and castles, but this one in the Loire Valley is among the tallest, most magnificent, and scary. The towering and grand estate dates back to the 11th century, and the story behind how it became haunted is quite scandalous. Apparently, a married couple lived there hundreds of years ago and the wife frequently had affairs within the chateau while she thought her husband was sleeping. Tired of having to hear his wife cheating, she and one of her lovers disappeared out of the blue and were never heard from again. No one knows for sure what happened to them, but we can all take a good guess. These days, those who want to see if they can hear the spirits of the wife and her lover pay to stay in Brissac Castle overnight. If you’re not that daring, head over to Royal Vegas casino for a different type of thrill.