Six Halloween Destinations in Europe

From the ghastly and the ghoulish to the truly hair-raising, here are six spookiest Halloween destinations in Europe.

From the ghastly and the ghoulish to the truly hair-raising, we have devised a devilish list of the spookiest places to visit this Halloween (31 October).

Dublin

With its origins in Ireland’s Celtic past, All Hallows Eve marks a time where restless spirits and specters can pass the veil from the spiritual realm to walk the earth, seeking revenge for earthly grievances; so what better place to spend Pagan new year than Ireland. Guaranteed to give you goose bumps, visitors to St Michan’s Church in Dublin have reported a strong ghostly presence, hearing the raspy whisper of hushed voices, muffled screaming and even the shocking touch of ice-cold fingers on their necks. For somewhere to stay, try The Castle Hotel, an elegant and spacious Georgian three-star hotel right in the centre of Dublin that offers welcome relief from the ghosts and ghouls from just €89 per night. Find flights to Dublin

Paris

Referred to as the Empire of the Dead, Paris’ Catacombs are not for the faint hearted. Ghostly visions and paranormal encounters are not unheard of as visitors descend underground through dimly lit passageways and eerie, labyrinthine tunnels, sometimes never to be seen again… If you survive, treat yourself and stay the night at the four star Hotel de l’Abbaye, from €240 per night where you can spend All Hallows Eve sipping wine and enjoying a French gourmet twist on pumpkin soup. Find flights to Paris

Transylvania

A location as enchanting and timeless as the vampiric legend it spawned, visit Dracula’s Castle, Transylvania, this Halloween and explore one of folklore’s most famous landmarks. Bram Stoker’s Dracula is a bloodcurdling and bewitching tale of a terrifying nocturnal monster who feeds upon the blood of the living. Based upon legends of Vlad Drakuya, otherwise known as Vlad the Impaler; who is said to have torturously murdered his enemies, the novel is a truly horrifying read that perfectly captures Transylvania’s unearthly cloak of mysticism. Casa Cranta in nearby Brasov, offers boutique style accommodation from €70 per night. Find flights to Bucharest

Edinburgh

Shadowy figures of lost souls lurk in the depths of Edinburgh Castle. With a phantom piper and a headless drummer among the resident ghosts, visitors to the 900-year old fortress have the chance to come face-to-face with what really goes bump in the night. Flickering lights, moving appliances and mysteriously locked doors mean scares don’t stop at the Learmonth Hotel, where poltergeist activity is frequently reported by guests. Find flights to Edinburgh

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