Abandoned houses, still waters, forgotten hospitals – they awaken in us a feeling of curiosity and unease, a deep fascination for the unknown and fear of the strange. We present 9 enchanted places in the Hanseatic city. Find out more about these mystical locations where time seems to stand still and every corner holds an untold story. Immerse yourself in the dark history of these places and let the traces of the past cast a spell over you!
1st Villa Mutzenbecher
Hidden in the middle of a dense forest in Hamburg is the mysterious Villa Mutzenbecher, a place shrouded in numerous legends and myths. The abandoned manor house in the Niendorfer Gehege seems to be straight out of a horror movie and actually served as the backdrop for the TV series “Der Tatortreiniger”. Despite its terrifying aura, Villa Mutzenbecher attracts curious adventurers and history buffs. A walk through its abandoned halls is like a journey into the darkness of the past, an experience that challenges even the bravest.
📌 Location: Villa Mutzenbecher, Bondenwald 110a
2. to the golden glove
It may look like an ordinary pub in St. Pauli, but there’s much more to it than that! The Golden Glove holds the story of a serial killer who chose his victims there in the 1970s to murder them cruelly. This dark chapter is taken up by Heinz Strunk in his novel “The Golden Glove” and the film adaptation of the same name by Fatih Akin. Anyone who doesn’t get a queasy feeling in this neighborhood pub must have a stomach of steel!
📌 Location: Zum Goldenen Handschuh, Hamburger Berg 2
3rd Lessingtunnel at Altona train station
This gloomy underpass lies deep beneath the hustle and bustle of Hamburg’s train station. While the trains rush over the heads of passers-by, there is an eerie silence in the Lessing Tunnel. Flickering lights, torn posters and garbage lying around transform the place into a spooky backdrop. No wonder the tunnel has already been used as a location for “Tatort” and “Großstadtrevier”. Passing through the Lessing Tunnel is definitely not for the faint-hearted!
📌 Location: Lessingtunnel, 22765 Altona
4th Eppendorf moor
The Eppendorfer Moor, surrounded by lush greenery and shrouded in mist, exudes an aura of mystery and untouched nature. Time seems to stand still here, while the world outside continues to turn at breakneck speed. This mystical moor can quickly become frightening at dusk. The abandoned pond and tall, dark trees are not for the faint-hearted!
📌 Location: Eppendorfer Moor, Borsteler Chaussee
5th Ohlsdorf cemetery
Ohlsdorf Cemetery in Hamburg, one of the largest park cemeteries in the world, has a fascinating aura of enchantment. The extensive avenues and old graves give the impression that they are whispering stories from times long past.
The cemetery, which was established in the 19th century, is not only a final resting place, but also a place of silence and mystery. As you stroll through the overgrown cemetery, the odd unexpected sound can quickly give you a shock. Discover other eerily beautiful cemeteries in the Hanseatic city that are shrouded in secrets and legends.
📌 Location: Ohlsdorf Cemetery, Fuhlsbüttler Str. 756
6th nuclear bunker at Hamburg Central Station
The nuclear bunker at Hamburg Central Station is a fascinating and eerie place, hidden deep underground. These massive concrete structures once served as protection against a possible nuclear attack. Today, abandoned and forgotten, the bunker carries an aura of mystery and enchantment. Rusty doors lead to mysterious rooms, and footsteps echo eerily as you immerse yourself in the dark past.
📌 Location: Steintorwall underground bunker, 20095 Hamburg
7th Hamburg Dungeon
A museum that will give you goosebumps! The Hamburg Dungeon is not only a place of horror, but also a fascinating journey into the darker chapters of Hamburg’s history. Here, within the gloomy walls, long-forgotten horror stories and sinister legends come back to life. The gloomy corridors and dark corners of the dungeon are filled with a spooky atmosphere that will make even hardened horror fans shiver.
📌 Location: Hamburg Dungeon, Dungeon Deutschland GmbH, Kehrwieder 2, 20457 Hamburg
8th crypt in the main church of St. Michalis
The crypt in the main church of St. Michalis is deeply mystical and darkly beautiful. Surrounded by ancient vaults, it seems to preserve the echoes of centuries-old prayers and chants. Visitors who are brave enough to enter this sacred but enchanted place may feel as if they are surrounded by an invisible presence. In this subterranean chamber, history, faith and the supernatural combine to create an enchanted experience that beguiles your senses and fires your imagination.
📌 Location: St, Michalis Hauptkirche, Engl. Planke 1, 20459 Hamburg
9th Henneberg Castle
The old Henneberg Castle, enthroned high up on a hill, surrounded by dense forests and mystical wafts of mist, looks like a place from a dark fairy tale. The mighty stone walls, entwined with ivy, bear the traces of centuries and seem to preserve the memories of days long gone. A walk through the winding corridors and abandoned halls awakens the imagination and takes visitors on a journey into a world full of secrets and mysteries.
📌 Location: Henneberg Castle, Marienhof 8, 22399 Hamburg