While some
haunted houses can seem a little hokey — filled with actors dressed as ghouls, goblins, and mad scientists — there are several spots around the globe with reputations for being
truly haunted.
Related: More Halloween trip ideas Some of these places are shrouded in mystery, with legends passed down for centuries. Others are much newer, but are steeped in their tragic pasts. Whether these spots are from the 12th or 20th century, each has an interesting history, with plenty of ghost sightings and creepy experiences. Ghost hunters everywhere are always trying to catch a glimpse of a spirit wandering a haunted hallway, hear mysterious voices in an empty room, or even feel a chill as they're investigating a dark corridor. Luckily enough, there are numerous reportedly haunted places that are open for public tours or even overnight stays.
Related: More fall vacation ideas No matter where you are in the world, there's probably a haunted house, hotel, or old historical site that's waiting for you to visit. Not only are there plenty of places in the U.S. to send a chill up your spine — from the
Winchester Mystery House in California to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania — there are lots of eerie destinations across the pond, too. Ghosts, strange sounds and lights, and even
UFO experiences have been reported at these famous places in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Romania, and as far as Australia and China. Here are 30 of the most haunted places in the world.
