Haunted Castles & Fortresses
Medieval strongholds with centuries of warfare, executions, and royal drama creating intense supernatural activity.
Spookiest Castles & Fortresses
Extreme Activity Bhangarh Fort
A ruined hill fort under a famous after-dark prohibition, feared for whispers in the wind and unseen movement among the crumbling pavilions.
High Activity Bran Castle
A cliffside fortress wrapped in vampire lore, where visitors report shadowy figures, sudden cold pockets, and footsteps on empty stairways.
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Moderate ActivityChâteau de Brissac
The Green Lady has wandered these halls for centuries, her hollow eyes watching visitors.
Moderate ActivityLarnach Castle
New Zealand's best-known castle is also one of its most haunted, with reports of lingering family presences and footsteps after closing.
Extremely ActiveThe Tower of London
Ancient fortress where the ghosts of Anne Boleyn and other executed nobles are said to roam the grounds.
Extremely ActiveEdinburgh Castle
Perched atop an extinct volcano, this ancient fortress harbors the spirits of prisoners, soldiers, and royalty spanning nearly 1,000 years.
Uneasy ReputationLeap Castle
Leap Castle is a reportedly haunted castle or fortified site in Ballygaddy Cross Roads. Stories tied to the site usually focus on a recurring female apparition and apparitions and shadowy sightings.
Reported ActivityRoss Castle
Ross Castle is a reportedly haunted castle or fortified site in Cill Airne. Stories tied to the site usually focus on a recurring female apparition and a tragedy or violent past linked to the location.
Reported ActivityCastle Leslie
Castle Leslie is a reportedly haunted castle or fortified site in Glasloch. Stories tied to the site usually focus on a recurring female apparition and a tragedy or violent past linked to the location.
Reported ActivityMalahide Castle
Malahide Castle is a reportedly haunted castle or fortified site in Mullach Ide, Dublin County. Stories tied to the site usually focus on a recurring female apparition and a tragedy or violent past linked to the location.
Reported ActivityCharleville Castle
Charleville Castle is a reportedly haunted castle or fortified site in Red Gate, Offaly County. Stories tied to the site usually focus on a tragedy or violent past linked to the location.
Reported ActivityThe Castle - Weaver House
The Castle - Weaver House is a reportedly haunted castle or fortified site in Selma, Alabama. Stories tied to the site usually focus on disembodied voices, screams, or footsteps and doors, lights, or objects moving on their own.
Uneasy ReputationDoll Block Building
Doll Block Building is a reportedly haunted castle or fortified site in Calgary, Alberta. Local lore keeps the haunting attached to the site even when the details shift from one retelling to the next.
Intense ActivityMontezuma Castle National Monument
Montezuma Castle National Monument is a reportedly haunted castle or fortified site in Camp Verde, Arizona. Stories tied to the site usually focus on a recurring female apparition and cold spots and abrupt shifts in atmosphere.
High ActivityCraigdarroch Castle
Craigdarroch Castle is a reportedly haunted castle or fortified site in Victoria, British Columbia. Stories tied to the site usually focus on a recurring female apparition and a tragedy or violent past linked to the location.
Reported ActivityScotty's Castle
Scotty's Castle is a reportedly haunted castle or fortified site in Death Valley, California. Stories tied to the site usually focus on apparitions and shadowy sightings and cold spots and abrupt shifts in atmosphere.
Intense ActivityCastle Park
Castle Park is a reportedly haunted castle or fortified site in Home Gardens, California. Stories tied to the site usually focus on a recurring female apparition and a tragedy or violent past linked to the location.
Reported ActivityMt. Woodson Castle
Mt. Woodson Castle is a reportedly haunted castle or fortified site in San Pasqual, California. Stories tied to the site usually focus on a recurring female apparition and a tragedy or violent past linked to the location.
Reported ActivityCastle Rock Chamber of Commerce
Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce is a reportedly haunted castle or fortified site in Castle Rock, Colorado. Stories tied to the site usually focus on a recurring female apparition and apparitions and shadowy sightings.
Reported ActivityRichthofen Castle
Richthofen Castle is a reportedly haunted castle or fortified site in Glendale, Colorado. Stories tied to the site usually focus on apparitions and shadowy sightings and disembodied voices, screams, or footsteps.
Intense ActivityOsgood Castle - Redstone Castle
Osgood Castle - Redstone Castle is a reportedly haunted castle or fortified site in Redstone, Colorado. Stories tied to the site usually focus on a recurring female apparition and cold spots and abrupt shifts in atmosphere.
Uneasy ReputationAppleby Castle and Keep
Appleby Castle and Keep is a reportedly haunted castle or fortified site in Appleby, England. Stories tied to the site usually focus on a recurring female apparition.
Reported ActivityAmberley Castle
Amberley Castle is a reportedly haunted castle or fortified site in Arundel, England. Stories tied to the site usually focus on a recurring female apparition and a tragedy or violent past linked to the location.
Reported ActivityArundel Castle
Arundel Castle is a reportedly haunted castle or fortified site in Arundel, England. Stories tied to the site usually focus on a recurring female apparition and a tragedy or violent past linked to the location.
High ActivityBerry Pomeroy Castle
Berry Pomeroy Castle is a reportedly haunted castle or fortified site in Berry Pomeroy, England. Stories tied to the site usually focus on a recurring female apparition and a tragedy or violent past linked to the location.
Reported ActivityCastle Rising
Castle Rising is a reportedly haunted castle or fortified site in Castle Rising, England. Stories tied to the site usually focus on a tragedy or violent past linked to the location and apparitions and shadowy sightings.