Horror fans looking to add an extra frightful element to their Halloween festivities should visit a nearby mall in Schenectady county – they now feature an immersive horror-themed wax museum!
Dutch stories tell of Castle Waardenburg as the site where Faust sold his soul to Satan, as well as being home to an inexplicably haunted room where howling can be heard at all hours of the night. Nobody ventures inside this eerie fortress in fear of hearing its terrible howls.
The Rotter House
Felix Allsey has built up a niche for himself as a travel writer who investigates haunted locations around the country, staying there before writing books about them. When he convinces a local owner of an allegedly haunted mansion to let him stay there for 13 nights, Felix believes this will be his big break and hopes he has found it!
Tom Ruth and Paul Burton initially enjoy sharing their shared love of ghost hunting through Ouija board-playing, horror movie trivia and morbidly entertaining banter; however, over time mysterious disappearances, missing moments, physical contact with severed body parts and an increase in unexplained disappearances begin to alter both men’s perceptions.
Haunted house stories may be plentiful, but this one stands out by adding its own distinctive spin and offering plenty of chills. Additionally, it serves as an effective vehicle for exploring the depths of friendship between its protagonists.
The Zierikzee Prison
The Netherlands has long been associated with haunted buildings and locations, purportedly haunted by ghosts or other supernatural beings, with some places said to have an apparent link with the Netherworld.
At its height in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, The Dutch East India Company was unrivaled in global mercantile trade, sailing more ships and transporting more cargo than any other nation. Operating out of various ports throughout The Netherlands – such as Zierikzee – this company held unparalleled dominance.
The museum boasts an incredible collection of torture and punishment instruments, such as its spine-chilling Inquisition Chair and Judas Cradle that impaled victims, that will leave any visitor cold with horror. Furthermore, this venue provides valuable insights into VOC history.
The Sint-Laurenskerk
The Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk church boasts an intriguing past. Often serving as the venue for dinner parties, concerts, fairs, weddings and receptions. Inside is full of gorgeous art and architecture from Italian artists, while there is even an enormous bronze entrance door designed by one of them!
Since its abandonment, this building has been reported as being haunted. Witnesses have heard children crying out for help and felt like someone was watching them. While UK television show Most Haunted failed to identify anything supernatural on site in 2004, people still believe the place to be haunted.
Visitors to the church’s steeple can take part in guided tours from April through October, providing an ideal way to learn about its history while taking in its spectacular view over the city. Furthermore, concerts and exhibitions take place regularly at this landmark venue that welcomes public visits for an admission fee.
The Witte Huis
During WW2, many buildings in Rotterdam were devastated by German bombs, yet some survived including the White House (Witte Huis). Built in 1898 as Europe’s first high-rise building, today it stands 43 meters and contains 10 floors – it is considered both an Rijksmonument and National Heritage Site.
Willem Molenbroek designed this home in Art Nouveau style as part of their commission by Gerrit and Herman van der Schuyt after they traveled to New York. They found inspiration there.
Helena is said to haunt the area. On her deathbed, she admitted killing her sister and was given the curse to wander alone for eternity. Her presence often includes chilling wails and moans; lonely travelers in Zeedijk area can often hear Helena’s chilling cries and screams awaking them from sleep.
