Haunted Places in Västra Götaland (247)

Explore 247 haunted places in Västra Götaland. Read the stories and find your next ghost trip.

• ⚔️ Avrättningsplatsen i Brålanda Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgbacken, a former place of execution in the parish of Brålanda, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Avrättningsplats – Dalskog Västra Götaland A former place of execution in the parish of Dalskog, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Avrättningsplats – Färgelanda Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Hällemon, a former place of execution in the parish of Färgelanda, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Fosss avrättningsplats Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgebacken, a former place of execution in the parish of Foss, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Avrättningsplats – Göteborg Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgebacken, a former place of execution in the parish of Göteborg, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Avrättningsplats – Hasslösa Västra Götaland A former place of execution in the parish of Hasslösa, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Hjos avrättningsplats Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Kroarekullen, a former place of execution in the parish of Hjo, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Högsäters avrättningsplats Västra Götaland A former place of execution in the parish of Högsäter, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Holms avrättningsplats Västra Götaland A former place of execution in the parish of Holm, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Avrättningsplatsen i Korsberga Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgbacken, a former place of execution in the parish of Korsberga, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Execution site — Krokstad Västra Götaland This is a former place of public execution in the parish of Krokstad parish, Munkedal. For generations such grounds — set apart from the living, here among the surrounding countryside — were where the condemned met their end, and few places in the landscape feel as charged.…
• ⚔️ Naums avrättningsplats Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgabacken, a former place of execution in the parish of Naum, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Avrättningsplats – Norra Fågelås Västra Götaland A former place of execution in the parish of Norra Fågelås, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Norra Vings avrättningsplats Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgbacken, a former place of execution in the parish of Norra Ving, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Norums avrättningsplats Västra Götaland A former place of execution in the parish of Norum, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Avrättningsplats – Ödeborg Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgeberget, a former place of execution in the parish of Ödeborg, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Ödskölts avrättningsplats Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Borgen, a former place of execution in the parish of Ödskölt, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Avrättningsplats – Ödskölt Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Dalroselund, a former place of execution in the parish of Ödskölt, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Avrättningsplats – Örby Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgbacken, a former place of execution in the parish of Örby, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Örbys avrättningsplats Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgberget, a former place of execution in the parish of Örby, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Rådas avrättningsplats Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgbacken, a former place of execution in the parish of Råda, Sweden. Local tradition holds that the ground is haunted.
• ⚔️ Avrättningsplats – Särestad Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgbacken, a former place of execution in the parish of Särestad, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Avrättningsplatsen i Skållerud Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgdalen, a former place of execution in the parish of Skållerud, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Avrättningsplatsen i Skara Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgbacken, a former place of execution in the parish of Skara, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Avrättningsplatsen i Skärv Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgbacken, a former place of execution in the parish of Skärv, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Avrättningsplats – Skee Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgberget, a former place of execution in the parish of Skee, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Avrättningsplatsen i Solberga Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Stegelberget, a former place of execution in the parish of Solberga, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Avrättningsplats – Tengene Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Avrättsberget, a former place of execution in the parish of Tengene, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Tibro: a place of execution Västra Götaland Here, in rocky moraine on the outskirts of Tibro parish (Tibro), stood a former place of public execution. The visible traces are faint, but this was a place of death, and its history clings to it still. Heritage id L1961:7004.
• ⚔️ Execution site — Timmele Västra Götaland This is a former place of public execution in the parish of Timmele parish, Ulricehamn. For generations such grounds — set apart from the living, here among the surrounding countryside — were where the condemned met their end, and few places in the landscape feel as charged.…
• ⚔️ Avrättningsplats – Tostared Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galbacken m.fl., a former place of execution in the parish of Tostared, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Avrättningsplatsen i Tydje Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Herrskogsbräckan, a former place of execution in the parish of Tydje, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Undenäss avrättningsplats Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Stegelviken, a former place of execution in the parish of Undenäs, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Avrättningsplatsen i Varnhem Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgbacken, a former place of execution in the parish of Varnhem, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Avrättningsplats – Västra Tunhem Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgbacken, a former place of execution in the parish of Västra Tunhem, Sweden.
• 👻 Bastion Carolus Rex / Dux — The Underground Mortuary Västra Götaland Casemates used as a mortuary in the 1800s — stalactites like pearl draperies hanging from the ceiling.
• 🏯 Blombacka Manor Västra Götaland The Silence, the History and the Shadow that Lingers. In the gently rolling cultural landscape of Västergötland, just outside Skara, lies Blombacka Manor. 🛏 Book a night here
• 🏯 Blomsholm Manor Västra Götaland One of western Sweden's most haunted manors. Blomsholm Manor, located in Strömstad in Västra Götaland County, is a place that fascinates both historians and visitors with an interest in the supernatural. 🛏 Book a night here
• ⚰️ Falk's Grave — One of Sweden's Most Mythical Execution Sites Västra Götaland In the desolate pine forest on Hökensås, in the Habo municipality of Västergötland, lies a place that has captivated and frightened generations of visitors.
• ⚔️ The Gallows Hill at Johanneberg — Bödelslyckan Västra Götaland The city's official execution site 1702–1830 — unblessed souls denied consecrated ground.
• 👻 Old Älvsborg Fortress — The Ruins at Klippan Västra Götaland Soldier apparitions in period uniforms are reported among the ruins of the medieval military execution site.
• ⛪ The Old Masthugg Church — The White Lady and the Black Priest Västra Götaland By the church ruins haunts a woman in a white dress, jilted at the altar. In the new church, a black-clad priest figure.
• 🏛️ The Gathenhielm House — Lasse in the Street's Ride Västra Götaland The privateer “Lasse in the Street” is said to ride toward the house on stormy autumn nights — hoofbeats on the stones.
• 🏰 George Seaton's Hunting Lodge and Its Haunted Ruins Västra Götaland On Hyltenäs hill in the Mark municipality stand the ruins of George Seaton's hunting lodge. Once one of Sweden's most extravagant private builds, now a place for both historical fascination and supernatural tales. 🛏 Book a night here
• 🏗️ The Gothenburg Belt Factory — Time Stood Still Västra Götaland Closed in November 1977 and stands exactly as it was left. 1977 calendars still hang on the walls.
• 🛎️ Gothia Towers — Room 13 Västra Götaland A room specially designed to provoke fear responses — guests surrender their phone for a night of “isolated haunting”. 🛏 Book a night here
• ⚔️ Fyrunga: a place of execution Västra Götaland This is a old burial ground linked to execution lore in the parish of Fyrunga parish, Vara. For generations such grounds — set apart from the living, here among wooded ground — were where the condemned met their end, and few places in the landscape feel as charged. Listed as…
• ⚔️ Avrättningsplatsen i Binneberg Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgbacken, a former place of execution in the parish of Binneberg, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Avrättningsplats – Skövde Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgberget, a former place of execution in the parish of Skövde, Sweden.
• 🏰 Gunnebo Castle Västra Götaland A castle of ghosts and mystery. Gunnebo Castle in Mölndal is not only a historical gem — it is also a place where the supernatural is said to have a strong foothold. 🛏 Book a night here
• ⛪ Haga Church — Cemetery of Plague and Cholera Västra Götaland Ground saturated with tragedy from the cholera epidemics — stillness and historical weight after dark.
• 🛎️ Hôtel Eggers (Room 397) Västra Götaland The strict liquor cashier Ebba Eggers is said never to have left the hotel — especially room 397. 🛏 Book a night here
• 🏛️ Kronhuset — The Haunting Caretaker Västra Götaland The arsenal from 1654, built on the city's oldest cemetery. Mysterious footsteps and shadows.
• ⚔️ Kvarnberget — The Executioner's Hill Västra Götaland Former “Gallows Hill” where the city's first executioner lived on the hill's “foul side”.
• 🏰 Läckö slott Västra Götaland It usually begins with a feeling: a cold draught at the neck, a rushing sound behind you, shadows that move.
• ⚔️ Avrättningsplats – Gökhem, Ullene Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgaberget, a former place of execution in the parish of Ullene, Sweden.
• 🏛️ The County Residence — The Warrior King's Last Night Västra Götaland Karl X Gustav's presence is said to linger in the halls where he died aged 37.
• ⚔️ Naums avrättningsplats Västra Götaland A former place of execution in the parish of Naum, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Ljungs avrättningsplats Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgkällan, a former place of execution in the parish of Ljung, Sweden.
• 👻 The Keyhole House — The Arthur Lowell Plaque Västra Götaland A mysterious plaque claims the American astronomer Arthur Lowell haunts the house. A modern urban legend.
• ⚰️ The deserted graves of Alingsås Västra Götaland An old, forgotten burial ground in the parish of Alingsås, Alingsås. When the church was abandoned the living moved on, but the churchyard stayed, hidden now in the surrounding countryside. Recorded in Fornsök as L1966:978.
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogården i Åmål Västra Götaland A former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Åmål, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogård – Askum Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Askums gamla kyrkogård, a former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Askum, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogård – Askum Västra Götaland A former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Askum, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogården i Bällefors Västra Götaland A former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Bällefors, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogård – Baltak Västra Götaland A former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Baltak, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogård – Bergstena Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Bergstena gamala kyrka, a former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Bergstena, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Bjärby, Särestads ödekyrkogård Västra Götaland A former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Särestad, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Bjärkas ödekyrkogård Västra Götaland A former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Bjärka, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogården i Björketorp Västra Götaland A former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Björketorp, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogården i Bjurum Västra Götaland A former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Bjurum, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Bjurum: a forgotten burial ground Västra Götaland Ödekyrkogård – Bjurum socken
• ⚰️ Bolums ödekyrkogård Västra Götaland A former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Bolum, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogården i Börstig Västra Götaland A former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Börstig, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Broddetorp: a forgotten burial ground Västra Götaland An old, forgotten burial ground in the parish of Broddetorp, Falköping. When the church was abandoned the living moved on, but the churchyard stayed, hidden now in the surrounding countryside. Recorded in Fornsök as L1963:8825.
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogård – Brunnhem Västra Götaland A former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Brunnhem, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Lost churchyard at Dala Västra Götaland An old, forgotten burial ground in the parish of Dala, Falköping. When the church was abandoned the living moved on, but the churchyard stayed, hidden now in the surrounding countryside. Recorded in Fornsök as L1963:9231.
• ⚰️ Lost churchyard at Dalstorp Västra Götaland Ödekyrkogård – Dalstorp socken
• ⚰️ The deserted graves of Dimbo Västra Götaland In Dimbo parish, Tidaholm, lies an abandoned churchyard — a burial ground left behind when its church fell out of use. Set in the surrounding countryside, the graves have largely returned to nature, but the dead were never moved. Recorded in Fornsök as L1963:9384.
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogården i Dimbo Västra Götaland A former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Dimbo, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Edsvära: a forgotten burial ground Västra Götaland In Edsvära parish, Vara, lies an abandoned churchyard — a burial ground left behind when its church fell out of use. Set in the surrounding countryside, the graves have largely returned to nature, but the dead were never moved. Recorded in Fornsök as L1963:8338.
• ⚰️ Lost churchyard at Edsvära Västra Götaland In Edsvära parish, Vara, lies an abandoned churchyard — a burial ground left behind when its church fell out of use. Set in the surrounding countryside, the graves have largely returned to nature, but the dead were never moved. Recorded in Fornsök as L1963:9430.
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogård – Erikstad Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Erikstads kyrkoruin, a former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Erikstad, Sweden.
• ⚰️ The deserted graves of Fänneslunda Västra Götaland An old, forgotten burial ground in the parish of Fänneslunda, Ulricehamn. When the church was abandoned the living moved on, but the churchyard stayed, hidden now in the surrounding countryside. Recorded in Fornsök as L1966:5973.
• ⚰️ The deserted graves of Floby Västra Götaland In Floby parish, Falköping, lies an abandoned churchyard — a burial ground left behind when its church fell out of use. Set in the surrounding countryside, the graves have largely returned to nature, but the dead were never moved. Recorded in Fornsök as L1962:648.
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogården i Foss Västra Götaland A former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Foss, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Främmestads ödekyrkogård Västra Götaland A former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Främmestad, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Lost churchyard at Fristad Västra Götaland Ödekyrkogård – Fristad socken
• ⚰️ The deserted graves of Fröjered Västra Götaland An old, forgotten burial ground in the parish of Fröjered, Tidaholm. When the church was abandoned the living moved on, but the churchyard stayed, hidden now in the surrounding countryside. Recorded in Fornsök as L1963:7322.
• ⚰️ Gärdhem: a forgotten burial ground Västra Götaland Ödekyrkogård – Gärdhem socken
• ⚰️ Lost churchyard at Gestad Västra Götaland An old, forgotten burial ground in the parish of Gestad, Vänersborg. When the church was abandoned the living moved on, but the churchyard stayed, hidden now in the surrounding countryside. Recorded in Fornsök as L1966:7425.
• ⚰️ The deserted graves of Gingri Västra Götaland An old, forgotten burial ground in the parish of Gingri, Borås. When the church was abandoned the living moved on, but the churchyard stayed, hidden now in the surrounding countryside. Recorded in Fornsök as L1966:7578.
• ⚰️ Lost churchyard at Göteborg Västra Götaland In Göteborg parish, Göteborg, lies an abandoned churchyard — a burial ground left behind when its church fell out of use. Set in the surrounding countryside, the graves have largely returned to nature, but the dead were never moved. Recorded in Fornsök as L1960:2296.
• ⚰️ Göteborgs ödekyrkogård Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Garnisonskyrkogården, a former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Göteborg, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogården i Göteborg Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Härlanda kyrkoruin, a former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Göteborg, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogården i Göteborg Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Hospitalets kyrkogård, a former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Göteborg, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Lost churchyard at Göteve Västra Götaland Ödekyrkogård – Göteve socken
• ⚰️ Grolanda: a forgotten burial ground Västra Götaland This deserted churchyard near Grolanda (Falköping) once surrounded a church now long gone. Among the surrounding countryside, only faint mounds and the quiet remain — the kind of place where the past feels very close. Recorded in Fornsök as L1963:6746.
• ⚰️ Lost churchyard at Grovare Västra Götaland Ödekyrkogård – Grovare socken
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogård – Gullered Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Tissereds kyrkoruin, a former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Gullered, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Håles ödekyrkogård Västra Götaland A former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Håle, Sweden.
• ⚰️ The deserted graves of Hällum Västra Götaland An old, forgotten burial ground in the parish of Hällum, Vara. When the church was abandoned the living moved on, but the churchyard stayed, hidden now in the surrounding countryside. Recorded in Fornsök as L1962:5192.
• ⚰️ Halnas ödekyrkogård Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Krön av moränhöjd., a former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Halna, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogården i Härjevad Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Härjevads gamla kyrkplats, a former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Härjevad, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogården i Härlunda Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Härlunda kyrka, a former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Härlunda, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogård – Hasslösa Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Hasslösa gamla kyrka, a former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Hasslösa, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Abandoned churchyard — Hemsjö Västra Götaland In Hemsjö parish, Alingsås, lies an abandoned churchyard — a burial ground left behind when its church fell out of use. Set in the surrounding countryside, the graves have largely returned to nature, but the dead were never moved. Recorded in Fornsök as L1966:3468.
• ⚰️ Abandoned churchyard — Herrljunga Västra Götaland In Herrljunga parish, Herrljunga, lies an abandoned churchyard — a burial ground left behind when its church fell out of use. Set in the surrounding countryside, the graves have largely returned to nature, but the dead were never moved. Recorded in Fornsök as L1966:7781.
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogård – Hornborga Västra Götaland A former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Hornborga, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Hovbys ödekyrkogård Västra Götaland A former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Hovby, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Hudene: a forgotten burial ground Västra Götaland Ödekyrkogård – Hudene socken
• ⚰️ Hyringa: a forgotten burial ground Västra Götaland An old, forgotten burial ground in the parish of Hyringa, Grästorp. When the church was abandoned the living moved on, but the churchyard stayed, hidden now in the surrounding countryside. Recorded in Fornsök as L1962:4904.
• ⚰️ Istrums ödekyrkogård Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Ölanda kapell, a former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Istrum, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Abandoned churchyard — Käringön Västra Götaland This deserted churchyard near Käringön (Orust) once surrounded a church now long gone. Among the surrounding countryside, only faint mounds and the quiet remain — the kind of place where the past feels very close. Recorded in Fornsök as L1969:7295.
• ⚰️ Lost churchyard at Karleby Västra Götaland An old, forgotten burial ground in the parish of Karleby, Falköping. When the church was abandoned the living moved on, but the churchyard stayed, hidden now in the surrounding countryside. Recorded in Fornsök as L1962:2077.
• ⚰️ Karleby: a forgotten burial ground Västra Götaland Ödekyrkogård – Karleby socken
• ⚰️ Lost churchyard at Karleby Västra Götaland In Karleby parish, Falköping, lies an abandoned churchyard — a burial ground left behind when its church fell out of use. Set in the surrounding countryside, the graves have largely returned to nature, but the dead were never moved. Recorded in Fornsök as L1962:5627.
• ⚰️ Abandoned churchyard — Karlsborg Västra Götaland An old, forgotten burial ground in the parish of Karlsborg, Karlsborg. When the church was abandoned the living moved on, but the churchyard stayed, hidden now in the surrounding countryside. Recorded in Fornsök as L1962:1738.
• ⚰️ Kinne-Klevas ödekyrkogård Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Kinne-Kleva gamla kyrka, a former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Kinne-Kleva, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogård – Kölingared Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Klockhöljan, a former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Kölingared, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogård – Kvänum Västra Götaland A former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Kvänum, Sweden.
• ⚰️ The deserted graves of Kville Västra Götaland In Kville parish, Tanum, lies an abandoned churchyard — a burial ground left behind when its church fell out of use. Set in the surrounding countryside, the graves have largely returned to nature, but the dead were never moved. Recorded in Fornsök as L1969:6958.
• ⚰️ Länghems ödekyrkogård Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Sparreska gravplatsen, a former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Länghem, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Längjums ödekyrkogård Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Vässby gamla kyrkplats, a former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Längjum, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogård – Längnum Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Längnums ödekyrkogård, a former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Längnum, Sweden.
• ⚰️ The deserted graves of Larv Västra Götaland This deserted churchyard near Larv (Vara) once surrounded a church now long gone. Among the surrounding countryside, only faint mounds and the quiet remain — the kind of place where the past feels very close. Recorded in Fornsök as L1962:7509.
• ⚰️ Leksbergs ödekyrkogård Västra Götaland A former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Leksberg, Sweden.
• ⚰️ The deserted graves of Lena Västra Götaland In Lena parish, Vårgårda, lies an abandoned churchyard — a burial ground left behind when its church fell out of use. Set in the surrounding countryside, the graves have largely returned to nature, but the dead were never moved. Recorded in Fornsök as L1965:4659.
• ⚰️ Ljunghems ödekyrkogård Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Gamla kyrkogården, a former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Ljunghem, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Lost churchyard at Ljur Västra Götaland This deserted churchyard near Ljur (Vårgårda) once surrounded a church now long gone. Among the surrounding countryside, only faint mounds and the quiet remain — the kind of place where the past feels very close. Recorded in Fornsök as L1965:5506.
• ⚰️ Lost churchyard at Lycke Västra Götaland In Lycke parish, Kungälv, lies an abandoned churchyard — a burial ground left behind when its church fell out of use. Set in the surrounding countryside, the graves have largely returned to nature, but the dead were never moved. Recorded in Fornsök as L1969:9553.
• ⚰️ Malmas ödekyrkogård Västra Götaland A former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Malma, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogård – Mollösund Västra Götaland A former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Mollösund, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogård – Nittorp Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Nittorps kyrkoruin, a former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Nittorp, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Lost churchyard at Norra Härene Västra Götaland An old, forgotten burial ground in the parish of Norra Härene, Lidköping. When the church was abandoned the living moved on, but the churchyard stayed, hidden now in the surrounding countryside. Recorded in Fornsök as L1962:6008.
• ⚰️ Lost churchyard at Norra Härene Västra Götaland Ödekyrkogård – Norra Härene socken
• ⚰️ The deserted graves of Norra Säm Västra Götaland Ödekyrkogård – Norra Säm socken
• ⚰️ The deserted graves of Nössemark Västra Götaland In Nössemark parish, Dals-Ed, lies an abandoned churchyard — a burial ground left behind when its church fell out of use. Set in the surrounding countryside, the graves have largely returned to nature, but the dead were never moved. Recorded in Fornsök as L1965:9620.
• ⚰️ Öckerö: a forgotten burial ground Västra Götaland In Öckerö parish, Öckerö, lies an abandoned churchyard — a burial ground left behind when its church fell out of use. Set in the surrounding countryside, the graves have largely returned to nature, but the dead were never moved. Recorded in Fornsök as L1967:5591.
• ⚰️ Lost churchyard at Önum Västra Götaland An old, forgotten burial ground in the parish of Önum, Vara. When the church was abandoned the living moved on, but the churchyard stayed, hidden now in the surrounding countryside. Recorded in Fornsök as L1960:1075.
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogården i Örby Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Svänasjö kyrkplats, a former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Örby, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Österbitterna: a forgotten burial ground Västra Götaland An old, forgotten burial ground in the parish of Österbitterna, Vara. When the church was abandoned the living moved on, but the churchyard stayed, hidden now in the surrounding countryside. Recorded in Fornsök as L1960:525.
• ⚰️ Östra Tunhem: a forgotten burial ground Västra Götaland This deserted churchyard near Östra Tunhem (Falköping) once surrounded a church now long gone. Among the surrounding countryside, only faint mounds and the quiet remain — the kind of place where the past feels very close. Recorded in Fornsök as L1960:1851.
• ⚰️ Otterstad: a forgotten burial ground Västra Götaland In Otterstad parish, Lidköping, lies an abandoned churchyard — a burial ground left behind when its church fell out of use. Set in the surrounding countryside, the graves have largely returned to nature, but the dead were never moved. Recorded in Fornsök as L1961:1984.
• ⚰️ Otterstads ödekyrkogård Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Sankta Katarina kapellplats, a former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Otterstad, Sweden.
• ⚰️ The deserted graves of Otterstad Västra Götaland Ödekyrkogård – Otterstad socken
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogården i Ottravad Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Ottravads ödekyrkogård, a former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Ottravad, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Rådene: a forgotten burial ground Västra Götaland Ödekyrkogård – Rådene socken
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogården i Ryd Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Ryds kyrkoruin, a former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Ryd, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogård – Ryda Västra Götaland A former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Ryda, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogård – Saleby Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Lanna kyrka, a former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Saleby, Sweden.
• ⚰️ The deserted graves of Saleby Västra Götaland An old, forgotten burial ground in the parish of Saleby, Lidköping. When the church was abandoned the living moved on, but the churchyard stayed, hidden now in the surrounding countryside. Recorded in Fornsök as L1961:3721.
• ⚰️ Sätunas ödekyrkogård Västra Götaland A former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Sätuna, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Abandoned churchyard — Sil Västra Götaland Ödekyrkogård – Sil socken
• ⚰️ Sjogerstads ödekyrkogård Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Ödekyrka, a former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Sjogerstad, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Sjogerstads ödekyrkogård Västra Götaland A former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Sjogerstad, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Skallsjö: a forgotten burial ground Västra Götaland Ödekyrkogård – Skallsjö socken
• ⚰️ Skövdes ödekyrkogård Västra Götaland A former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Skövde, Sweden. Local tradition holds that the ground is haunted.
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogården i Slöta Västra Götaland A former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Slöta, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogården i Smula Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Smula gamla kyrka, a former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Smula, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Lost churchyard at Södra Härene Västra Götaland In Södra Härene parish, Vårgårda, lies an abandoned churchyard — a burial ground left behind when its church fell out of use. Set in the surrounding countryside, the graves have largely returned to nature, but the dead were never moved. Recorded in Fornsök as L1964:5152.
• ⚰️ Södra Kyrketorp: a forgotten burial ground Västra Götaland This deserted churchyard near Södra Kyrketorp (Falköping) once surrounded a church now long gone. Among the surrounding countryside, only faint mounds and the quiet remain — the kind of place where the past feels very close. Recorded in Fornsök as L1961:7297.
• ⚰️ Södra Säms ödekyrkogård Västra Götaland A former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Södra Säm, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Södra Säms ödekyrkogård Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Södra Säms kyrka, a former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Södra Säm, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogården i Steneby Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Norebyns ödekyrkogård, a former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Steneby, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Lost churchyard at Stenstorp Västra Götaland In Stenstorp parish, Falköping, lies an abandoned churchyard — a burial ground left behind when its church fell out of use. Set in the surrounding countryside, the graves have largely returned to nature, but the dead were never moved. Recorded in Fornsök as L1961:4650.
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogård – Styrsö Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Korsvik, a former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Styrsö, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Abandoned churchyard — Styrsö Västra Götaland In Styrsö parish, Göteborg, lies an abandoned churchyard — a burial ground left behind when its church fell out of use. Set in the surrounding countryside, the graves have largely returned to nature, but the dead were never moved. Recorded in Fornsök as L1967:79.
• ⚰️ Abandoned churchyard — Styrsö Västra Götaland This deserted churchyard near Styrsö (Göteborg) once surrounded a church now long gone. Among the surrounding countryside, only faint mounds and the quiet remain — the kind of place where the past feels very close. Recorded in Fornsök as L1968:9155.
• ⚰️ Styrsö: a forgotten burial ground Västra Götaland In Styrsö parish, Göteborg, lies an abandoned churchyard — a burial ground left behind when its church fell out of use. Set in the surrounding countryside, the graves have largely returned to nature, but the dead were never moved. Recorded in Fornsök as L1968:9423.
• ⚰️ Styrsös ödekyrkogård Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Kungsringen, a former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Styrsö, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Styrsö: a forgotten burial ground Västra Götaland Ödekyrkogård – Styrsö socken
• ⚰️ Styrsös ödekyrkogård Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Vikingakyrkogården, a former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Styrsö, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Lost churchyard at Suntak Västra Götaland In Suntak parish, Tidaholm, lies an abandoned churchyard — a burial ground left behind when its church fell out of use. Set in the surrounding countryside, the graves have largely returned to nature, but the dead were never moved. Recorded in Fornsök as L1961:883.
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogård – Sventorp Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Sunetorp gamla kyrka, a former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Sventorp, Sweden.
• ⚰️ The deserted graves of Tämta Västra Götaland In Tämta parish, Borås, lies an abandoned churchyard — a burial ground left behind when its church fell out of use. Set in the surrounding countryside, the graves have largely returned to nature, but the dead were never moved. Recorded in Fornsök as L1963:50.
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogård – Täng Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Tängs gamla kyrkogård, a former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Täng, Sweden.
• ⚰️ The deserted graves of Tarsled Västra Götaland In Tarsled parish, Herrljunga, lies an abandoned churchyard — a burial ground left behind when its church fell out of use. Set in the surrounding countryside, the graves have largely returned to nature, but the dead were never moved. Recorded in Fornsök as L1964:7264.
• ⚰️ Tiarps ödekyrkogård Västra Götaland A former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Tiarp, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Abandoned churchyard — Timmele Västra Götaland An old, forgotten burial ground in the parish of Timmele, Ulricehamn. When the church was abandoned the living moved on, but the churchyard stayed, hidden now in the surrounding countryside. Recorded in Fornsök as L1964:6163.
• ⚰️ The deserted graves of Torsö Västra Götaland This deserted churchyard near Torsö (Mariestad) once surrounded a church now long gone. Among the surrounding countryside, only faint mounds and the quiet remain — the kind of place where the past feels very close. Recorded in Fornsök as L1961:7196.
• ⚰️ Lost churchyard at Tösse Västra Götaland In Tösse parish, Åmål, lies an abandoned churchyard — a burial ground left behind when its church fell out of use. Set in the surrounding countryside, the graves have largely returned to nature, but the dead were never moved. Recorded in Fornsök as L1963:262.
• ⚰️ Tossene: a forgotten burial ground Västra Götaland Ödekyrkogård – Tossene socken
• ⚰️ Tranemo: a forgotten burial ground Västra Götaland Ödekyrkogård – Tranemo socken
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogård – Tranum Västra Götaland A former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Tranum, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Trässbergs ödekyrkogård Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Rycka kyrka, a former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Trässberg, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogård – Trästena Västra Götaland A former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Trästena, Sweden.
• ⚰️ The deserted graves of Trästena Västra Götaland Ödekyrkogård – Trästena socken
• ⚰️ The deserted graves of Tumberg Västra Götaland Ödekyrkogård – Tumberg socken
• ⚰️ The deserted graves of Tvärred Västra Götaland In Tvärred parish, Ulricehamn, lies an abandoned churchyard — a burial ground left behind when its church fell out of use. Set in the surrounding countryside, the graves have largely returned to nature, but the dead were never moved. Recorded in Fornsök as L1964:8655.
• ⚰️ Ucklums ödekyrkogård Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Ucklums gamla kyrkogård, a former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Ucklum, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Lost churchyard at Uddevalla Västra Götaland This deserted churchyard near Uddevalla (Uddevalla) once surrounded a church now long gone. Among the surrounding countryside, only faint mounds and the quiet remain — the kind of place where the past feels very close. Recorded in Fornsök as L1967:7971.
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogården i Ullasjö Västra Götaland A former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Ullasjö, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Abandoned churchyard — Ullene Västra Götaland This deserted churchyard near Ullene (Falköping) once surrounded a church now long gone. Among the surrounding countryside, only faint mounds and the quiet remain — the kind of place where the past feels very close. Recorded in Fornsök as L1961:7708.
• ⚰️ Ulricehamn: a forgotten burial ground Västra Götaland This deserted churchyard near Ulricehamn (Ulricehamn) once surrounded a church now long gone. Among the surrounding countryside, only faint mounds and the quiet remain — the kind of place where the past feels very close. Recorded in Fornsök as L1963:1610.
• ⚰️ Abandoned churchyard — Upphärad Västra Götaland An old, forgotten burial ground in the parish of Upphärad, Trollhättan. When the church was abandoned the living moved on, but the churchyard stayed, hidden now in the surrounding countryside. Recorded in Fornsök as L1963:1090.
• ⚰️ Abandoned churchyard — Uvered Västra Götaland In Uvered parish, Lidköping, lies an abandoned churchyard — a burial ground left behind when its church fell out of use. Set in the surrounding countryside, the graves have largely returned to nature, but the dead were never moved. Recorded in Fornsök as L1961:9594.
• ⚰️ Lost churchyard at Valbo-Ryr Västra Götaland Ödekyrkogård – Valbo-Ryr socken
• ⚰️ Väne-Ryr: a forgotten burial ground Västra Götaland In Väne-Ryr parish, Vänersborg, lies an abandoned churchyard — a burial ground left behind when its church fell out of use. Set in the surrounding countryside, the graves have largely returned to nature, but the dead were never moved. Recorded in Fornsök as L1963:1391.
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogård – Vänersborg Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Brätte kyrkogård, a former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Vänersborg, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogård – Vänersborg Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Vassända kyrkoruin, a former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Vänersborg, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogård – Vänersborg Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Naglums kyrkoruin, a former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Vänersborg, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Ödekyrkogård – Varnhem Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Skarke, a former abandoned burial ground in the parish of Varnhem, Sweden.
• ⚰️ Lost churchyard at Varv Västra Götaland This deserted churchyard near Varv (Tidaholm) once surrounded a church now long gone. Among the surrounding countryside, only faint mounds and the quiet remain — the kind of place where the past feels very close. Recorded in Fornsök as L1961:8919.
• ⚰️ Vårvik: a forgotten burial ground Västra Götaland An old, forgotten burial ground in the parish of Vårvik, Bengtsfors. When the church was abandoned the living moved on, but the churchyard stayed, hidden now in the surrounding countryside. Recorded in Fornsök as L1963:1334.
• ⚰️ Abandoned churchyard — Vättlösa Västra Götaland An old, forgotten burial ground in the parish of Vättlösa, Götene. When the church was abandoned the living moved on, but the churchyard stayed, hidden now in the surrounding countryside. Recorded in Fornsök as L1959:2476.
• ⚰️ The deserted graves of Vinköl Västra Götaland In Vinköl parish, Skara, lies an abandoned churchyard — a burial ground left behind when its church fell out of use. Set in the surrounding countryside, the graves have largely returned to nature, but the dead were never moved. Recorded in Fornsök as L1961:5940.
• 🏛️ The East India House / City Museum Västra Götaland The golden age of trade left strange events in the hidden storerooms.
• ⚔️ Avrättningsplatsen i Agnetorp Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgabacken, a former place of execution in the parish of Agnetorp, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Avrättningsplatsen i Baltak Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgbacken, a former place of execution in the parish of Baltak, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Bollebygds avrättningsplats Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgbacken, a former place of execution in the parish of Bollebygd, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Broddetorps avrättningsplats Västra Götaland A former place of execution in the parish of Broddetorp, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Avrättningsplatsen i Brunnhem Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgbacken, a former place of execution in the parish of Brunnhem, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Ekbys avrättningsplats Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Domplatsen, a former place of execution in the parish of Ekby, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Avrättningsplats – Enåsa Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgberget, a former place of execution in the parish of Enåsa, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Fredsbergs avrättningsplats Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgbacken, a former place of execution in the parish of Fredsberg, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Avrättningsplatsen i Fristad Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgbacken, a former place of execution in the parish of Fristad, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Avrättningsplatsen i Härna Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgabacken, a former place of execution in the parish of Härna, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Avrättningsplats – Hornborga Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgbacken, a former place of execution in the parish of Hornborga, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Avrättningsplats – Hov Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgbacken, a former place of execution in the parish of Hov, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Avrättningsplats – Husaby Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgbacken, a former place of execution in the parish of Husaby, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Kullings-Skövde, Tumbergs avrättningsplats Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgbacken, a former place of execution in the parish of Tumberg, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Avrättningsplats – Naverstad Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgbacken, a former place of execution in the parish of Naverstad, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Avrättningsplats – Naverstad Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgberget, a former place of execution in the parish of Naverstad, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Otterstads avrättningsplats Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgudden, a former place of execution in the parish of Otterstad, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Avrättningsplatsen i Skallsjö Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgbacken, a former place of execution in the parish of Skallsjö, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Tanums avrättningsplats Västra Götaland A former place of execution in the parish of Tanum, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Ullasjös avrättningsplats Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgberget, a former place of execution in the parish of Ullasjö, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Avrättningsplatsen i Valstad Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Stavsbacken, a former place of execution in the parish of Valstad, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Avrättningsplatsen i Velinga Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgbacken, a former place of execution in the parish of Velinga, Sweden.
• 👻 The Town Hall — The Whipping Chamber Västra Götaland Echoing footsteps in the corridors above the dreaded Whipping Chamber.
• ⚔️ Berghems avrättningsplats Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgbacken, a former place of execution in the parish of Berghem, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Tanums avrättningsplats Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgeröset, a former place of execution in the parish of Tanum, Sweden.
• 🏛️ The Sahlgren House — The Sparre Apartments Västra Götaland A peculiar mood in the inner courtyard where Venus-Victrix glowed in the muted light.
• ⛪ St Bridget's Chapel — David Carnegie's Scottish Legacy Västra Götaland An isolated chapel with Scottish influences — at dusk often experienced as mysterious and charged.
• 👻 Ghost Hotel Gasten (Liseberg) Västra Götaland Staff report genuine shadows and whispers when everything is closed — and a construction worker who haunts the place.
• ⚔️ Avrättningsplatsen i Karleby Västra Götaland A former place of execution in the parish of Karleby, Sweden. Local tradition holds that the ground is haunted.
• ⚔️ Avrättningsplatsen i Borgunda Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgabacken, a former place of execution in the parish of Borgunda, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Avrättningsplats – Hornborga Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Espingeröret, a former place of execution in the parish of Hornborga, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Kinneveds avrättningsplats Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgabacken, a former place of execution in the parish of Kinneved, Sweden. Local tradition holds that the ground is haunted.
• ⚔️ Kölingareds avrättningsplats Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgbacken, a former place of execution in the parish of Kölingared, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Segerstads avrättningsplats Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgabacken, a former place of execution in the parish of Segerstad, Sweden. Local tradition holds that the ground is haunted.
• ⚔️ Slötas avrättningsplats Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Steglerör, a former place of execution in the parish of Slöta, Sweden.
• ⚔️ Stora Mellbys avrättningsplats Västra Götaland Locally the site is known as Galgbacken, a former place of execution in the parish of Stora Mellby, Sweden.
• 🎭 The Grand Theatre (Storan) Västra Götaland Voices in the auditorium and the White Lady — when the stage is empty, actors hear the inexplicable.
• 🏯 Villa Överås Västra Götaland Villa Överås, located on Danska vägen in Gothenburg's Bö district, is a stately building with a long and dramatic history. Built in 1861 by James Dickson Jr., a prominent businessman from one of Gothenburg's most influential families, the villa was a symbol of power and wealth. 🛏 Book a night here
• 🏯 Villa Överås — The Black-Clad Woman Västra Götaland A black-clad woman is said to walk the long corridors at night. According to legend, she took her own life in the 1800s.

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Haunted Places lists 247 haunted locations in Västra Götaland, each with its story and GPS coordinates.

What are the most haunted places in Västra Götaland?

Among the most notable in Västra Götaland: Avrättningsplatsen i Brålanda, Avrättningsplats – Dalskog and Avrättningsplats – Färgelanda.

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Yes — 5 of the haunted places in Västra Götaland are hotels or inns you can book for an overnight stay. The rest are public sites you can visit.

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