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Spooky Places in Berlin

12 Places That Will Give You Goosebumps

Berlin has many faces: lively neighborhoods, major landmarks, fascinating museums, and a rather dark side. From old cemeteries and abandoned sites to underground bunkers and places with a turbulent history, the capital is full of spots that can send a chill down your spine.

Some places are genuinely eerie, while others tell stories of tragic events or dark chapters in Berlin’s history. And then, of course, there are the places where the spooky atmosphere is deliberately staged.

We’ll take you to 12 spooky places in Berlin: from genuine “lost places” and historic sites to attractions for anyone who enjoys a little scare.

Berlin Dungeon: Berlin's History That Will Give You the Chills
Teufelsberg: A “lost place” with a history of espionage
Berlin's Underground Worlds: Goosebumps Beneath the City
Grunewald-Forst Cemetery: The “Cemetery of the Nameless”
Old St. Matthew’s Cemetery: Berlin History Among Ancient Graves
Stasi Museum: When Real History Gives You Goosebumps
Berlin Kriminal Theater: Murder and Psychological Thrillers on Stage
Disgusting Food Museum: Disgust Instead of Horror
Graues Kloster: The Legend of the Limping Monk
Museum of Natural History: When the Collection Suddenly Becomes Eerie
Sachsenhausen: A Place of Remembrance
The Hohenzollern Crypt in Berlin Cathedral: Amongst Magnificent Coffins and Prussian History

1. Berlin Dungeon: Berlin's History That Will Give You the Chills

An actor at the Berlin Dungeon is fiddling with a dead body. His hands are covered in blood, and he’s grinning creepily at the camera. — Berlin Dungeon

If you ever want to experience Berlin at its darkest, there’s hardly any way around the Berlin Dungeon. In a roughly 70-minute journey through time, you’ll travel through several centuries of Berlin’s history—and it’s anything but a cozy experience.

Actors bring historical figures and events back to life. Among other things, you’ll encounter the plague, a torture chamber, the White Lady, and the notorious serial killer Carl Großmann. There’s also a maze, a raft ride, and an indoor free-fall tower.

The Berlin Dungeon combines historical facts with acting, special effects, and plenty of dark humor. It’s perfect for anyone who wants to spice up their visit to Berlin with a good dose of goosebumps.

EasyCityPass Tip: The Berlin Dungeon is an EasyCityPass Berlin partner. With your EasyCityPass Berlin, you’ll receive a 15% discount on the regular ticket price. This offer is available exclusively online via this link.

Address: Spandauer Straße 2, 10178 Berlin
Directions: U2, U5, U8 to Alexanderplatz; S3, S5, S7, S9 to Hackescher Markt; Alexanderplatz; M4, M5, M6 to Spandauer Str. / Marienkirche; 100, 200, M48 to Spandauer Str. / Marienkirche

2. Teufelsberg: A “lost place” with a history of espionage

A view of the eavesdropping station on Teufelsberg. In the background, there is a lot of green forest and trees. The eavesdropping station is covered in graffiti. — Teufelsberg

In the heart of Grunewald stands one of Berlin’s most unusual places: the Teufelsberg. This hill, about 120 meters high, was created from rubble after World War II. At its summit stands the former eavesdropping station of the U.S. and British allies.

During the Cold War, radio communications in the Eastern Bloc were monitored from here. After the end of the Cold War, the station was abandoned. Today, the striking radar domes and the partially dilapidated buildings symbolize a very different kind of Berlin.

Especially on a gloomy autumn day or at dusk, the former spy facility takes on a rather mystical air. At the same time, Teufelsberg is now a major hub for street art and offers an impressive view over Berlin.

The site is open to the public; guided tours are also available.

Address: Teufelsseechaussee 10, 14193 Berlin
Directions: Take the S3 or S9 to Heerstraße or the S7 to Grunewald; from there, it’s about 2 km (about a 30-minute walk) on foot

3. Berlin's Underground Worlds: Goosebumps Beneath the City

A view of the anti-aircraft tower in Humboldthain in the fall. The sky is blue, and in the background you can see the Gesundbrunnen Center and other city buildings. — Humboldthain Anti-Aircraft Tower

Berlin’s eventful history isn’t limited to the surface. Hidden beneath the city’s streets lies a second world of bunkers, tunnels, and underground facilities.

The Berliner Unterwelten association offers various guided tours through Berlin’s underground. These tours explore, among other things, World War II bunkers, Cold War facilities, and escape tunnels beneath the Berlin Wall.

What makes these tours special is that they don’t focus on artificially created horror. The sites themselves are authentic testimonies to Berlin’s history. Dark corridors, massive concrete walls, and the stories of the people who used these facilities naturally create a unique atmosphere.

Tip: The various tours differ significantly from one another. Be sure to check in advance which tour suits your interests and age group. Some tours have a minimum age requirement.
Meeting point: Varies depending on the tour

4. Grunewald-Forst Cemetery: The “Cemetery of the Nameless”

A wooden cross stands in a meadow in a cemetery. Various grasses can be seen in the foreground, and green trees in the background. — Cemetery

In the heart of the Grunewald lies a small cemetery whose history could hardly be more unusual. The Grunewald-Forst Cemetery was established in 1879 for unidentified deceased persons. It is commonly known as the “Cemetery of the Nameless” or the “Suicide Cemetery” because it was once the burial site for unidentified bodies recovered from the forest or the Havel River, as well as for people who were denied a Christian burial in regular churchyards due to suicide.

Today, the cemetery is a quiet and idyllic place. It is precisely this contrast that makes it so special: simple headstones and crosses stand among tall trees, while the forest begins all around.

The cemetery is also known for the grave of the singer Nico (Christa Päffgen), who became famous, among other things, as a member of The Velvet Underground. She is buried there next to her mother.

Since 2018, no new burials have taken place at the small forest cemetery. The grounds are open to the public and are considered a peaceful, historic site in western Berlin. Therefore, horror should not be the focus here. The cemetery is a place of remembrance and should be visited with due respect.

Address: Havelchaussee 92B, 14193 Berlin
Directions: Take bus M49 or 218 to the Schildhorn stop. From the stop, walk about 10 to 15 minutes along the forest path parallel to Havelchaussee until you reach the cemetery’s wooden entrance gate.

5. The Old St. Matthew’s Cemetery: Berlin’s History Amid Ancient Graves

An old stone cross stands in a cemetery. An autumnal scene, with yellow leaves on the ground and large trees in the background. — Cemetery

The Old St. Matthew’s Cemetery in Schöneberg is also one of Berlin’s most atmospheric cemeteries. It was dedicated in 1856 and is now considered one of the city’s historically significant cemeteries. The cemetery is part of the St. Matthew’s parish, located in the southern Tiergarten district—known in the 19th century as “Untere Friedrichsvorstadt”—in the area of today’s Kulturforum, which was also referred to as the “Millionaires’ Quarter” until the end of World War II. Among others, wealthy merchants, artists, scientists, and high-ranking civil servants lived there.

Amid old graves, trees, and historic tombs, you’ll encounter numerous traces of Berlin’s history here. Among others, the graves of Rudolf Virchow, Rio Reiser, and the Brothers Grimm are located on the grounds.

Anyone interested in Berlin’s history will therefore discover much more here than just a “spooky place.” Especially on a foggy autumn day, however, the cemetery undoubtedly takes on an atmosphere all its own.

Address: Großgörschenstraße 12–14, 10829 Berlin
Directions: S1, S2, U7, M19 to Yorckstraße, then about a 7-minute walk from there

6. Stasi Museum: When Real History Gives You Goosebumps

An open-air exhibition on the grounds of the Stasi Museum. Various informational signs provide information about the history of the GDR up to the time of reunification. In the background, you can see various buildings that are part of the grounds. — Open-Air Exhibition at the Stasi Museum

Not every spooky place needs ghost stories. Sometimes reality itself is eerie enough.

The Stasi Museum is located in Building 1 of the former headquarters of the Ministry for State Security of the GDR in Lichtenberg. Here you can see, among other things, original workrooms and the office of the former Minister for State Security, Erich Mielke, which have been preserved largely in their original condition since 1990.

Original surveillance technology, hidden cameras, listening devices, and the preserved office spaces provide a firsthand glimpse into how the GDR secret police operated. For a self-guided tour, you can also rent an audio guide (available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, or Polish).

This makes the museum an interesting addition to an article about creepy places: It’s not about horror here, but about the oppressive history of a surveillance state.

Address: Normannenstraße 20, Building 1, 10365 Berlin
Directions: U5 Magdalenenstraße

7. Berlin Crime Theater: Murder and Psychological Thrillers on Stage

A view of the auditorium at the Berliner Kriminal Theater. Red chairs, a stage with transparent tables and a lectern. — Berliner Kriminal Theater

A gunshot, a scream, and suddenly the question arises: Who was the culprit?

At the Berliner Kriminal Theater, everything revolves around crime, investigations, and gripping stories. The repertoire includes crime classics, thrillers, and psychological thrillers, among other genres.

In this way, the theater brings a different kind of thrill to Berlin: Here, you aren’t part of a horror attraction yourself, but instead experience murder and mystery from the comfort of the audience.

EasyCityPass Tip: The Berliner Kriminal Theater is one of the current EasyCityPass Berlin partners. With the pass, you currently get a 25% discount on performances in price groups 1 and 2.

Address: Palisadenstraße 48, 10243 Berlin
Directions: U5 Weberwiese

8. Disgusting Food Museum: Disgust Instead of Horror

A shelf at the Disgusting Food Museum displaying various tin cans containing unusual foods. The shelf is colorful and cut at an angle. — Disgusting Food Museum

A creepy feeling doesn’t always have to involve ghosts or abandoned buildings. Sometimes, just the sight of a particularly questionable snack is enough.

The Disgusting Food Museum Berlin is all about foods that are considered particularly disgusting in various parts of the world. More than 90 unusual foods are on display. In some cases, you can even smell or taste them.

The museum also explores the question of why we find certain things disgusting while others seem completely normal to us.

This makes the museum a more lighthearted take on our “spooky” theme and a great option for anyone who finds ghosts and cemeteries a bit too much.

EasyCityPass Tip: With the EasyCityPass Berlin, you get 25% off the full-price ticket.

Address: Schützenstraße 70, 10117 Berlin
Directions: U6 Stadtmitte, M29 Charlotten

9. The Gray Monastery: The Legend of the Limping Monk

A view looking up inside the monastery ruins. Blue sky, brick, windows, shapes. — Monastery Ruins

In the heart of Berlin, the remains of the former Franciscan monastery serve as a reminder of a bygone era. The ruin is one of the most important examples of Brick Gothic architecture in the region and was once the church of the local Franciscan monastery, which was called the “Gray Monastery” because of the color of the brothers’ habits. The church is possibly the oldest building in old Berlin that has been preserved in its original form. Today it is a historic landmark and has been used for cultural events since the 1980s.

And, of course, there’s a fitting ghost story to go with it.

According to legend, the so-called Father Roderich, a limping monk, is said to haunt the old walls of the monastery. The story tells of a quarrel with his own son and a cruel punishment.

Whether you believe in ghosts or not, the remaining walls of the former Franciscan monastery create an unusual atmosphere right in the heart of the city.

Location: Klosterstraße, Berlin-Mitte
Directions: M4, M5, M6, U2, S3, S5, S7, S9 to Alexanderplatz

10. Museum of Natural History: When the Collection Suddenly Becomes Creepy

The illuminated exterior facade of the Museum of Natural History in Berlin. Trees stand to the right and left of the entrance area. — Museum für Naturkunde

The Museum für Naturkunde Berlin is one of Berlin’s best-known museums. At first glance, dinosaur skeletons and impressive research collections don’t necessarily seem creepy.

One section, however, can leave a very different impression: The scientific collections contain numerous specimens, including animals and other biological objects preserved in liquid.

If the sight of jars containing preserved amphibians, reptiles, and other specimens gives you a slight case of goosebumps, you shouldn’t skip this section during your visit.

Address: Invalidenstraße 43, 10115 Berlin
Directions: U6, M5, M8, M10, M12, Bus 245 to Naturkundemuseum subway station; S5, S7 to Hauptbahnhof; S1, S2 to Nordbahnhof; Bus 120, 123, 142, 245 to Invalidenpark

11. Sachsenhausen: A Place of Remembrance

View of the barracks at the Sachsenhausen Memorial. A meadow with little pink flowers in the foreground, the barracks in the background. — Sachsenhausen Memorial

About 30 kilometers north of Berlin, the Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum is located on the grounds of the former Sachsenhausen concentration camp.

This place is definitely not the kind of place you’d call “spooky fun.” Its history is real, harrowing, and serves as a reminder of the crimes of National Socialism. Tens of thousands of people were murdered there under Nazi rule. After World War II, the site was used as a Soviet special camp, where thousands more people also died.

A visit can be an important way to engage with German history. Anyone who decides to visit this site should allow plenty of time and be aware that it is a memorial site, not a tourist “lost place.”

EasyCityPass Tip: With the EasyCityPass Berlin, you can currently save €2 per ticket holder per tour on a memorial site tour led by Original Berlin Walks. The tour is conducted in English. Select your desired tour online at berlinwalks.de, enter the code “Easypass” during checkout, and save €2 on each ticket in your shopping cart.

Meeting Point Address: Neue Promenade 3, 10178 Berlin
Directions: S3, S5, S7, S9, S75, M1, M4, M5, M6 to Hackescher Markt

12. The Hohenzollern Crypt in Berlin Cathedral: Amongst Magnificent Coffins and Prussian History

A view inside the Hohenzollern Crypt in Berlin Cathedral. Various coffins are on display. A colonnade, a somber atmosphere. — The Hohenzollern Crypt in Berlin Cathedral

Beneath Berlin Cathedral lies one of the city’s most unusual sites: the Hohenzollern Crypt, one of Europe’s most significant dynastic burial sites. Following extensive restoration work, it has been open to the public again since March 1, 2026.

Ninety-one members of the House of Hohenzollern are buried here, including electors, kings, and their families. Among the well-known figures are the Great Elector, King Frederick I, Sophie Charlotte, and Queen Elisabeth Christine. The coffins and tombs chronicle some 500 years of Brandenburg-Prussian history.

The variety of coffins and tombs is particularly impressive: alongside simple examples are elaborately decorated ceremonial coffins made of stone, metal, and wood. Some of the historic wooden coffins are lined with velvet or brocade. Traces of World War II are also visible, as the crypt was severely damaged by bomb hits, the collapse of the main dome, and fire. Some coffins were nearly destroyed in the process.

The Hohenzollern Crypt is not “spooky” in the traditional sense. However, the atmosphere beneath Berlin Cathedral, the historic coffins, and the direct encounter with several centuries of burial history make the site an unusual destination for anyone interested in the darker side of Berlin’s history.

Those who wish to delve even deeper into the history of the burial site can take a special guided tour of the Hohenzollern Crypt.

Address: Berlin Cathedral, Am Lustgarten, 10178 Berlin
Directions: U5 to Museumsinsel, U2, U8 to Alexanderplatz, S3, S5, S7, S9 to Hackescher Markt, M4, M5, M6 to Spandauer Straße, 100, 300 to Museumsinsel

Goosebumps guaranteed: What kind of “creepy” person are you?

A view of the Bode Museum and Museum Island at night. The TV Tower, the calm Spree River, and reflections. — Bode Museum

Berlin offers a surprising number of opportunities to get a scare—and it doesn’t always have to be Halloween.

For true horror fans:
→ Berlin Dungeon

For fans of abandoned places:
→ Teufelsberg

For history buffs:
→ Berliner Unterwelten, Stasi Museum, Sachsenhausen Memorial, monastery ruins, or the Hohenzollern Crypt

For museum lovers:
→ Museum of Natural History, Berlin

For fans of a gloomy atmosphere:
→ Grunewald-Forst Cemetery or Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof

For mystery fans:
→ Berliner Kriminal Theater

For a bit of gross-out fun instead of horror:
→ Disgusting Food Museum

And if you’d like to explore several of these places at once, the EasyCityPass Berlin is a handy companion: You can use it to ride Berlin’s public transit system and save money on numerous tourist attractions and experiences. Current partners include the Berlin Dungeon, the Berlin Crime Theater, the Disgusting Food Museum, and Original Berlin Walks. You can buy the EasyCityPass Berlin directly in our online shop!

Berlin also has a dark side

The creepiest places in Berlin aren’t necessarily the ones where you’ll encounter a ghost. Often, they’re the very places with a real history: former bunkers, abandoned facilities, cemeteries, or sites of political and social events.

That’s exactly what makes Berlin so exciting. Behind many unassuming facades and in the middle of seemingly ordinary neighborhoods lie stories that are easy to overlook on a typical sightseeing day.

So, keep your eyes open on your next walk through Berlin—you might discover the capital’s darker side when you least expect it.

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