Are you a sucker for adventure? or are you scared to find out what is behind the mirror at midnight? From hotel lobbies, cemeteries to some of the most beautiful places, we cover the top 20 most haunted places to visit around the world.

So, if you are scared easily, it is suggested you must not read this article with your lights off. But if you consider yourself brave enough, you should plan a trip to some of these incredible and haunted places to add a little thrill to your life.

Bhangarh fort, India

Bhangarh fort located in Alwar district, Rajasthan is one of the most haunted places in the world. Legends say that a tantric named Baba Balak Nath fell in love with the princess but was unable to get her and so he placed a spell on the castle. The locals claim that anybody who enters the fort after sunrise will not live to share his experience.

Fern Hill Hotel, India

This hotel in Ooty was listed as one of the most haunted places when the crew of the movie Raaz was staying here on the ground floor during the shooting of the film. They heard the furniture on the first floor moving around. Later went to complain in the morning only to find out that the hotel didn’t have the first floor.

Monte Crito homestead, Australia

This haunted mansion located in New South West Wales is one of the most haunted places in the world. The most notable is a story related to Mrs. Crawely the owner of the house. It is said she never came out of the house after her husband’s death. Visitors and tourists claim that they have felt a presence like footsteps or a hand on the shoulder.

Aradale Lunatic Asylum, Australia

This mental asylum located 205km away from Melbourne has witnessed 13000 deaths in 130 years of its history which includes patients, doctors, and staff members. Visitors say that they have felt nauseous and light-headed in some parts of this asylum. Paranormal or not, this place has a very dark history.

Highgate Cemetery, England

The legends of a 7-feet tall vampire who has hypnotic red eyes and roams around in a black coat are quite famous. The place became famous when the burnt body of a woman was found beheaded making it one of the most haunted places in the world.

Ancient Ram Inn, England

This haunted place is built on an ancient burial ground. No wonder the place is one of the most haunted locations. It is believed to be a home for child sacrifices and devil worshipers. A case of terrified guest who jumped out of the window of this Inn made headlines in 2013.

The Tower of London, England

This popular tourist spot has seen executions of several princes. People claim that they have seen the headless ghost of Anne Boleyn, the wife of king henry vii. She was beheaded after getting arrested for treason.

Mark King’s Close, Scotland

This area was abandoned was in 1645 due to the plague. It is now a part of a city tour. Tourist has felt paranormal activity during the tour. A spirit of young Annie, a woman dressed in black haunts the close.

Edinburgh Castle, Scotland

A military fortress built in 12 centuries has seen many attacks and executions. The castle now provides haunted tours to tourists. It is known to be the largest paranormal investigatory site in history. People have experienced a sudden drop in temperature, shadows and nauseous upon visiting this site.

Greyfriars Kirkyard, Scotland

This is the most haunted place in Edinburgh, Scotland. It has witnessed many people suffering before they met with a gruesome death. Nearly 200 people have passed out or have had scratches and bruises after visiting the cemetery.

Akershus Castle, Norway

This fortress was occupied by Nazis during world war-2 having witnessed many executions. The place is haunted by a dog named Malcenisen who guards the gate of this castle.

Château de Brissac, France

This castle in France is known to be one of the most haunted places in the world. People have witnessed a woman wearing a green dress, rotten face roaming around and claim to have heard moaning voices.

Paris Catacombs, France

It is spooky when you hear people disappearing altogether from a place. This is a 200-mile-long tunnel lined with skulls and bones to almost ceiling height.

Island of Dolls, Mexico

This is the most haunted place worldwide. Julian Barrera hung dolls to please the spirit of a little girl on this island who died drowning in a canal. Julian was found dead at the same place later. People have heard the dolls whispering and laughing.

St Augustine Lighthouse, USA

This place haunted by the spirit of a former lighthouse keeper is rated one of the most haunted places around the globe. Several other spirits have also been seen by visitors. A woman wearing a blue dress sobbing for help and two little girls roaming around the lighthouse.

Screaming Tunnel, Canada

This location is haunted by the ghost of a little girl who died due to fire in her farmhouse near the tunnel. The girl burnt and died inside the tunnel after she came running asking for help.

Rose Hall, Jamaica

It is said that the former owner of this place killed many husbands and slaves using black magic. It is possessed by their spirits making it one of the most haunted houses in the world.

Aokigahara Forest, Japan

Also known as the sea of trees, this place has witnessed the largest number of suicides. The spirits of the dead are said to haunt this place.

Old Changi Hospital and Changi Beach, Singapore

This now-abandoned hospital was turned into a torture camp during world war 2. The Chinese soldiers that were killed during that time are said to haunt the place. Sights of Headless soldiers at night have been reported.

Stanely Hotel, Colorado

The staff has encountered many paranormal activities. One being the maid of room 217. She packs up people’s luggage when they are not around. It is as spooky as it can get making this hotel the last one our list of 20 most haunted places in the world.