The 10 Most Haunted Castles in Europe

4. Dragsholm Castle, Denmark

Dragsholm Castle in Denmark was built in the 12th century by the Bishop of Roskilde. In the 16th century it was used as a prison for nobles, many of whom died there.

With all its scary history, you might image that some figures have lingered in the castle beyond their death. There is said to be a lot of spooky activity going on and hundred of ghosts haunting Dragsholm Slot. Ghosthunters have visited Dragsholm Castle and repeatedly identify four active spirits. In some places in the castle, increased levels of electricity and radioactivity were found. Lots of other ghost hunters were also present at Dragsholm Castle and were able to achieve interesting and good results.

Some of the paranormal activity can be traced to the history of the castle and others to tales that have been passed down over the centuries. Visitors have claimed to see the Earl of Bothwell riding through the courtyard with his six horses and chariots. The white woman is also frequently sighted. She is said to be the ghost of a girl who fell in love with a commoner, and when her father found out, he walled her up in the tower and left her to die. Construction workers actually found a skeleton in a white dress.

The Gray Lady also haunts the castle, although she is not seen as often as the others. According to legend, she is the ghost of a young maid.

If you are planning a trip to this part of Denmark you should consider staying at Dragsholm Castle as it is now a hotel.