European Ghosts Belgium

Meet the White Lady

Situated in the village of Celles, the Castle of Veves dates back to the 15th century. It is a well-preserved fortress that is steeped in history. The castle is featured among Belgium's top haunted spots, attracting ghost enthusiasts.

Its resident ghost is the White Lady, who came to a tragic end. Visitors have eerie feelings. There have been sightings of the White Lady as she wanders the halls, weeping for her lost love. At night, her mournful cries can be heard.

Ghosts and Paranormal Activity

Situated just outside of Brussels, the Chateau de la Hulpe is a lovely estate with an impressive castle, lush gardens, and an extensive park.

Here you can meet the ghostly former residents. Visitors have heard unexplained noises, seen flickering lights, and had eerie sensations. The ghostly apparition of a woman in a flowing white gown appears. She sadly wanders the grounds searching for her lost love.

Spooky Happenings

The Coal Mine du Gouffre, located at Châtelet, Belgium, Walloon Region in the province of Hainaut, operated from 1916 to 1969. The concrete building was built in 1934 and has been abandoned since 1982.

The dark tunnels of the mine and decaying machinery make for a spooky landscape and are just the place for ghost hunters, where you never know who or what might be following you.

The Ghostly Friar

Situated in Bruges, West Flanders, Den Noodt Godgs is referred to as the “Spookhuis” or “Haunted House” by locals. Many years ago, it was a nunnery.

The ghostly tale tells of a friar who murdered a nun for rejecting his advances. He hid her body beneath the cellar. Now this friar cannot rest in peace and his ghost haunts the building.

With its Gothic architecture, it appears haunted, and visitors have had a sense of dread and unease while exploring the building.

The Black Lady in the Haunted Forest

Situated on the outskirts of Brussels, the Forest of Soignes is a vast and dense woodland with a history of supernatural activity.

The Black Lady roams in this forest. She was a young woman who was brutally murdered in the forest during the 18th century. Visitors to the forest have seen her ghostly apparitions. Her dark, shadowy figure appears after dark, lurking among the trees and then disappearing into the darkness. Some have hear her desperate cries for help.

Ghostly Whispers

Situated in Ghent, the Gravensteen Castle is also called the “Castle of the Counts”. Built in the 12th century, this medieval fortress has been a witness to many battles. (pictured above)

Its Gothic architecture gives it a spooky look, and with its dungeons and torture chambers, you are sure to meet up with ghosts who have suffered and perished within these walls.

Visitors report an inexplicable chill in the air and have heard whispers echoing through the stone corridors.

Ghosts and Paranormal Activity

In Brussels, the Laeken Cemetery is the final resting place for many prominent Belgian figures, among them members of the royal family. It is also a haunted spot.

One of the most famous spooky stories is that of the Ghostly Watcher. This is a ghostly spirit dressed in 19th-century attire who roams the cemetery at night.

Visitors have heard unexplained noises, felt cold spots, and seen ghostly apparitions of those spirits who call the cemetery home.

Meet Ghostly Berthe

Situated in the heart of the Ardennes, La Roche-en-Ardenne Castle is a medieval fortress.

Legend has it that it is haunted by the ghost of Berthe. She is a woman who was tragically murdered on her wedding day. Now her ghostly spirit wanders the castle grounds.

The Eyes Are Upon You

The Sonian Forest is a lovely place, but if you visit during a foggy night, you find there is another side to these woods.

This forest is haunted by the Deogen, simply known as The Eyes. As you walk through the forest, you can feel someone or something watching you. This legend features glowing orbs that are said to appear in the forest, often accompanied by ghostly giggles. This eerie being is described as an evil spirit that manifests in fog and is often seen with shadowy figures.