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Nine of Sweden's most haunted places

From vicarages with weeping women to psychiatric hospitals where time seems to have stopped, Sweden is full of places carrying dark secrets and restless spirits. Would you dare visit Borgvattnet vicarage, the Furunäset ghost hotel, or Landskrona citadel, where the so-called angel maker is said to haunt her old cell? Here are nine of the most written-about haunted places in Sweden, and the stories that make them unforgettable.

Borgvattnet vicarage, Jämtland

Borgvattnet vicarage is one of the best-known haunted places in Sweden. Built in 1876, it became notorious after the vicar Erik Lindgren began reporting unexplained events in the 1940s. Guests who stay overnight describe furniture moving, alarm clocks going off by themselves and the sensation of being watched.

One of the best-known accounts concerns the weeping woman, whose sound is said to echo through the house. Another tells of three women in old-fashioned clothing appearing in a rocking chair. The vicarage has become a popular destination for anyone seeking something out of the ordinary.

Landskrona citadel, Skåne

This 1500s fortress has a dark history as a prison and place of execution. Its most notorious ghost is Hilda Nilsson, the angel maker, who hanged herself in cell number five in 1917 after being convicted of murdering eight infants.

Visitors and staff describe shadows moving in the corridors and the sound of footsteps in empty rooms. Cell number five is particularly known for an oppressive atmosphere, and has driven several people to leave in panic.

Charlottenborg Castle, Motala

Charlottenborg Castle, dating from the 1660s, is said to be haunted by a white lady, a noblewoman who for unknown reasons never found peace. Visitors report doors slamming and cold winds sweeping through the rooms.

The castle also carries a tragic history connected to the Mörner family, who once owned it. Several of its former owners met unhappy ends, and their souls are said never to have quite left Charlottenborg.

Furunäset, Piteå

Furunäset, formerly a psychiatric hospital, has a history marked by pain and suffering. The hospital was built in 1893 with room for 300 patients. The building is now a hotel, but traces of its past remain present.

Room 605 is said to be the most haunted. Guests report mysterious sounds, shadows and doors that open and close by themselves. Mediums who have visited claim to have felt the presence of tormented souls who once lived there.

Johan Falk's grave, Hökensås

Johan Falk's grave is a lone stone in the middle of the forest, hiding a tragic story. Johan Falk was a notorious robber executed in the 1800s — but according to legend he was not the one who committed the crimes he was accused of.

Walkers in the area report strange phenomena including cold winds and the sense of being followed. Some say they have seen a dark figure near the grave, believed to be Johan Falk's restless soul.

Gripsholm Castle, Mariefred

Gripsholm Castle is an iconic building full of history — and ghosts. The best known is the Grey Man, thought to be a prisoner who died in the castle dungeons. Visitors report cold winds and whispers heard in the old cells.

The castle is also home to one of the largest portrait collections in Europe. Several of these paintings are said to have eyes that follow you through the rooms, adding to the castle's eerie reputation.

Bogesund Castle, Vaxholm

Bogesund Castle, built in the 1600s, has a rich history filled with both happiness and tragedy. A young girl is said to haunt the corridors here. She died tragically after falling from a window and is said to still be searching for her family.

The castle's abandoned feel and old furniture strengthen the unsettling atmosphere. Visitors report footsteps, cold draughts and doors opening and closing for no reason.

Ekenäs Castle, Linköping

Ekenäs Castle, built in the 1600s, is home to several ghost stories. The best known is the white lady, a woman said to walk through the halls searching for something she lost.

Ekenäs also has a bloody past reaching back to the Northern Seven Years' War. Visitors describe faint voices, the sound of fencing and shadows moving through the large rooms.

Apertin Manor, Kil

Apertin Manor has a long history reaching back to the Middle Ages. A maid is said to have taken her own life here after a tragic love affair, and her spirit is said to walk the house.

The manor's current owners have also reported unexplained sounds, including steps in the corridors and doors slamming. Visitors describe the place as both beautiful and unsettling — a combination that suits anyone who enjoys a ghost story.

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