25 Creepy Abandoned Places That’ll Scare The Living Heck Out of You

You’ve probably heard a dozen of horror stories, but most of these are probably fiction. Or perhaps you’ve heard them from a relative or friend. These scary stories can give you serious goosebumps but despite that, curiosity still gets the best of you.

Now, if you’re really curious enough, you’d definitely want to check out this compilation here. This is 25 of the creepiest places in Earth that no man would want to visit. Well, time to take those fears away and give it a peek. Consider yourself warned, though.

#25. Pripyat

Pripyat is located in Ukraine and is deemed a ghost city by many. It was once a home to more than 50,000 people. The deserted city, however, was evacuated soon after the infamous 1981 Chernobyl nuclear disaster. The radiation level was just through the roof that staying was impossible. The place is packed with stories of ghosts and Chernobyl mutants. Some even said that a mysterious bird continues to fly around the abandoned city and is believed to be a harbinger death.

#24. Ryugyong Hotel

The Ryugyong Hotel – or commonly referred to as the Ryugyong Hotel of Doom – can be found in North Korea. This 105-storey building has been abandoned for nearly 16 years already. This happened following a famine that devastated the entire country. Although tons of renovation plans were made, they just didn’t materialize. Rumor has it that the building is home to thousands of lost souls. Many have always wondered why its interior never came to existence. Believe it or not, it has no windows and its 3000 rooms are all empty.

#23. Hashima Island

Located in Japan, the Hashima Island was known for its coal. It was even a safe haven for over 5,000 miners. According to history, the island was used as a site for forced labor. This happened during the Great War. The moment the coal got depleted, people started to evacuate. It was only a matter of time before the place finally got abandoned. Rumor has it that five miners died each month in the island, resulting to the island slowly becoming a crematorium for the dead.

#22. City Hall Station

New York’s City Hall Station might be a beauty in one way or another. Besides, it was once the city’s most elegant station in 1904. However, in 1945, the government decided to shut it down. The station wasn’t just able to accommodate bigger trains due to its structure. Many claimed to have seen ghosts in the station, though authorities would try to debunk such claims from time to time. Until now, no one dares to stay in the railway station for too long.

#21. Holy Land

The Holy Land was developed as a theme park based on the Bible. Its heyday was between 1960s and 1970s when it acquired more or less 40,000 visitors annually. But 1984 came, the park was closed. There were plans to renovate or expand, but none of them became a reality. Interestingly, most of the statues in the park have lost their heads. In fact, it became infamous in 2010 when a teenage girl’s body was discovered. The girl was said to have been murdered brutally.

#20. The Wreck of SS America

SS America came to light in 1993 and was intended to be sold as a luxury hotel ship in Thailand. But after it left Greece, it was struck down by a thunderstorm. Ever since its wreckage, its permanent stay was in Fuerteventura. Interestingly, the ship can only be seen during a low tide. The wreck became a famous site for diving enthusiasts, but most of them perished. Some claimed to have seen a vortex, which is believed to be the spirit of a dead diver who’s looking for help.

#19. El Hotel del Salto

El Hotel del Salto is situated in Colombia, a country known for its deep narcotic history. The hotel building nestled just on the edge of a cliff opposite to the beautiful waterfall. It was once a popular destination, with tourist from around the world giving it a visit. Its popularity diminished soon after the local river got contaminated due to an industrial waste. Eventually, it came to a close in 1990. The hotel became a site for suicide victims. According to legends, the indigenous Muisca Indians attempted a mass suicide by jumping from the Tequendama Falls just to avoid captivity from the Spanish conquerors. This is said to have attracted depressed and/or broken-hearted people who would leap to their death from the hotel’s cliff.

#18. I.M. Cooling Tower

I.M. Cooling Tower of Belgium was built sometime in 1921. It had a processing power of 480,000 gallons of water per minute. It was deemed the biggest and most powerful during its heyday. Its closure came when people complaint about its carbon dioxide emissions. The I.M. Cooling Tower is designed in a way that its structure looks eerie.

#17. Floating Forest

Amazingly, the Floating Forest has been in existence for 102 years already. It can be found in Sydney, Australia. It was basically a ship that got wrecked, but it eventually became a natural beauty. All manners of flora just sprung into existence. But don’t you know that these trees and plants grew directly from the corpses in the abandoned ship? This is believed to be the reason why the lush of flora sprung beautifully.

#16. House of the Bulgarian Communist Party

Located in Mount Buzludzha, Bulgaria, the House of the Bulgarian Communist Party is a bizarre building that looks like a spaceship. It became a center of politics during the infamous Soviet era. Abandoned sometime in 1990, the building is simply a memory of the political horror of the past. And as time passed by, it became a house of ghosts.

#15. Isla de las Muñecas

In English translation, Isla de las Muñecas means Island of the Dolls. And there are certainly lots of dolls there, but most of them are hanging on trees. Weird, right? Legend says that a caretaker found a body of a dead girl in the island. It was after the discovery that she started hanging dolls as a way to appease the deceased girl’s restless spirit.

#14. The Last House on Holland Island

Well, this is literally the last house on the said island. And if you pay it a visit, you’ll see it as the only standing house in the Holland Island, Maryland. Beautiful and quite creepy at the same time. Residents near the island said that they could sometimes hear voices from the house at night. They believe that it could be the voices of the people who once lived in the area. Remember that the island itself was once a home to nearly 70 structures including homes, post office, schools, and community center, among others.

#13. Dadipark

Dadipark was a budget theme park built for the recreation of young children. But after a boy lost his arm while playing in the park, the management was forced to close it. This isn’t even the first case of accident actually, as the numbers grew over time. The park is believed to be haunted by the ghost of Princess Angeline. She was known to be an advocate for the poor way before the place became Dadipark.

#12. Willard Asylum for the Chronic Insane

Okay, this one is really off the charts considering it’s a mental asylum. It was originally built, though, to be a sanctuary for patients committed for life. But as time passed by, the Willard Asylum became a place for all the chronically insane people. Even those who suffered epilepsy were brought there. Stories about the ghosts of the patients made the asylum popular. Among these ghosts belong to a patient who murdered young girls. He was brought to the asylum in hopes to treat his insanity.

#11. Six Flags Theme Park

The theme park shut down following an extensive damage caused by the 2005’s Hurricane Katrina. Following its closure, the management had to install 24 hour security. Why? Because many still dared to give it a visit, though the park was not in business anymore. More than 2,000 people died from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. And legend has it that the voices echoing in the park are the voices of these victims. Creepy but it reflects a sad story.

#10. Disney’s Discovery Island

Located in Florida, Disney’s Discovery Island was closed in 1999. The closure was due to a report that one of its employees abused vultures and other wild birds. Interestingly, Disney still keeps the island’s lights on at night. Also, a good number of animals still live there. It was originally called Treasure Island. The company, however, wouldn’t disclose the reason why the park was closed. Many suggest that Disney kept tons of endangered animals, something that’s completely illegal. Some of the staff were even believed to mistreat the animals.

#9. Canfranc Rail Station

According to Vibrant Doors, this one here was an international railway station back in the day. The Canfranc Rail Station is located in a village situated in Canfranc, Spain. Built in 1912, it was shut down in 1928. Its cross border line, on the other hand, was closed in 1970. This was after a train derailment took place and ruined the bridge on the French side of the border. The station became a battlefield when the Nazis tried to smuggled gold across the border. Although this wasn’t entirely proven, most enthusiasts believe it actually happened. This resulted to the deaths of hundreds of soldiers who reportedly haunt the abandoned station.

#8. Chateau Miranda

The Chateau Miranda was a castle build sometime in 1907. It was designed to provide residency during summer, though its fame started during World War 2. During that time, the castle became a residing place for the German troops. The war ended and the castle was used as a camp for all sick children, but in 1991, it was abandoned. Interestingly, the place became popular for ghost haunters who believe that the ghosts of the children lurk there. Even aspiring satanists who try to unravel the mystery of the place invaded the abandoned mansion.

#7. Kolmanskop

The town in Namib Desert was originally developed by the German miners in 1900s. During that time, many believed that diamonds can be mined from the sand. But 1950s came, the town disappeared in thin air. Only a fraction of it can be seen, as most of its part was buried into the desert. Kolsmanskop has become a magnet for ghost hunters. They all claim to have experience vast paranormal activities, all of which are deeply connected to the place’s creepy history.

#6. Nara Dreamland

Nara Dreamland is located in Nara, Japan. It was built as a direct opposite of Disneyland in 1961. But when Disneyland came to the country in 1983, the theme park’s success quickly diminished. It closed in 2006. No one can certainly tell if the ghosts in the theme park still continues to haunt. But years after its abandonment, people who tried to sneak their way to the park were welcomed with an eerie atmosphere. At night, they would hear unusual voices echoing from one building to another. It became a place for people who are fond of paranormal activities.

#5. Craco

Another ghost town in this list is Craco, which is situated in the southern part of Italy. It was founded during the 8th century, but in 1963 people started to evacuate. It was due to a landslide, a disaster that almost killed most of the townspeople. It was supposed to be renovated, but a flood in 1972 killed the plan. It made sure that Craco could no longer be repopulated. Although many wouldn’t believe, these townspeople are the very ghosts who haunt the tragic place. They’re even believed to scare the living out of those people who tried to visit the place.

#4. Garnet

Garnet is an abandoned ghost town in Montana, USA. It was a mining town back in 1860s. But as soon as gold ran out, people started to leave. It was in 1900s when it was totally abandoned. Tourists who experienced Garnet claimed that the town has an eerie atmosphere similar to that of Jack Nicholson’s movie called The Shining. They feel like there are eyes watching them from afar. Interestingly, the government of the town opened a job vacancy in which the role is to help manage the ghost town. Now, would you want to go there and work? Absolutely not.

#3. Wonderland Amusement Park

Located 20 miles outside of Beijing, Wonderland Amusement Park was a very popular one during its prime. It was never completed, though. And for some reason, renovation plans didn’t take place. Later on, various crops and farmers took the theme park. A few years then, the park became infamous for vast murders that took place within. But perhaps the most popular one is the involvement of three suspects who murdered a man. They reportedly shot him to death and left his corpse. It may sound vague and whatnot, but this victim’s ghost continues to haunt the park even today.

#2. Michigan Rail Station

The Michigan Rail Staton is today for its wonderful graffiti. In World War 2, the station was heavily used by the American troops as a military station. When the war finally ended, the railway station’s passengers gradually decreased. It’s true that the station may look beautiful inside and out, but its tragic history can’t be denied. There’s a reason why ghosts hunters and cult enthusiasts chose this place for their “unusual” hobbies.

#1. Sarajevo Olympic Luge Track

Located in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the track was built for the Winter Olympics of 1984. Hence the name. When the Siege of Sarajevo took place, Sarajevo Olympic Luge Track was heavily damaged. And since then, it was abandoned. This Olympic track, however, may differ from almost everything in this list. You see, what makes this abandoned location a creepy one is the existence of live land mines. That’s because Sarajevo Olympic Luge Track is a post war city. Along with land mines, various traps were also deployed.

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