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Lithuania is considered very haunted, boasting a rich folklore filled with spirits, witches, and devils, particularly in its centuries-old manors and castles. Known as a “land of legends,” many sites offer year-round ghostly experiences, ranging from romantic specters to terrifying apparitions.

Radviloniai Manor:
Radviloniai Manor in Lithuania is considered haunted, with the current landlady, Irena Rainčė reporting numerous spirits residing there. She has described encounters with ghosts, including spirits that appear late at night asking for things, a phenomenon she has grown used to over time. Irena Rainčė has stated she has many stories about the spirits, noting, “I wonder if these premises were ever consecrated, as many spirits are living here up to this day”. Spirits have been reported to appear at night, with one even requesting a specific action in the garden. Lights turn on and off on their own. Sometimes if you are walking away from the manor, the lights will constantly flicker, it would seem like this was some kind of communication asking the person to come back to the manor. The site is known for mysterious events and is associated with the noble Radvilos family of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. It is frequently featured in lists of Lithuania’s most haunted or “spooky” places, alongside locations like Paežeriai Manor. However, some accounts suggest the building is largely abandoned, and while stories of ghosts exist, the physical site is now mostly known for its decay and the surrounding trees.

Paezeriai Manor:
Paežeriai Manor in Lithuania is considered haunted and is frequently associated with tales of a “white maiden” spirit. According to local legend, the ghost is that of a maid who committed suicide in a nearby lake after a tragic romance with a 19th-century landlord, with her spirit reportedly wandering the manor grounds. The legend, popular in the Sudovia region, concerns a 19th-century landlord, Zigmantas Gauronskis, and a young maid. After she became pregnant, the landlord sent her away, leading to a broken heart, an abandoned newborn at the doorstep, and her subsequent suicide. Stories suggest the maid’s soul struggles to find peace, resulting in a “white shadow” being seen in the park and near the manor in the mornings. The Paežeriai Manor features a, neoclassical building which, combined with the surrounding park, contributes to its reputation as a “spooky place”. Visitors of the manor’s grounds have heard a woman sobbing, crying.

The Witch of Rudninkai Forest
Hikers and campers that have seen this witch claim that she looks wrinkly and haggard. Some say she has the tongue of a snake, it’s split in the middle and the tongue is long. If you encounter this witch, it is advised that you receive a spiritual cleansing as quickly as possible. People who have encountered the witch have been known to get deadly sick. Some people who got sick from seeing the witch will hack and cough, vomit, get cold chills, bones ache, etc. The Witch is a very dangerous entity.

Trakai Island Castle:
Trakai Island Castle in Lithuania is considered haunted, specifically by the legend of the Grand Duke Vytautas, who supposedly died in King Jogaila’s hands there. Visitors and locals believe the Duke’s ghost sometimes wanders around the castle towers, though this apparition is often said to bring good fortune to those who see him. It is often jokingly noted that Trakai is one of the only haunted castles where the living (visitors) actually hunt for the ghost rather than the other way around. The island and its surrounding 21 lakes are frequently featured in local folklore, filled with romantic and tragic legends. The castle is a restored 14th-century gothic, red-brick structure situated on an island in Lake Galvė. Its medieval ambiance and, at times, chilly lakeside setting create an atmosphere that supports these supernatural stories. The Castle is now a museum and serves as a primary tourist attraction in Lithuania. Special Note: Jonas, a visitor to the castle encountered the full body apparition of the Grand Duke Vytautas. The Grand Duke smiled at Jonas and 3 days later, Jonas inherited a large fortune from an uncle that passed away. Jonas believes it was the sighting of the Duke, that brought the fortune into his life.

Kretinga Manor:
Kretinga Manor in Lithuania is reputed to be haunted, with local legends claiming it is inhabited by the ghost of Ignacy Masalski (Ignotas Masalskis), the Bishop of Vilnius and Clerk of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. His restless soul is said to haunt the manor, likely due to his fondness for the property. A few visitors says that he likes to tap on furniture or walls. A visitor named Markas Bajoras says he encountered Ignacy who told him to take a seat. Markas was scared and left immediately out of the room. Markas thinks about that day when he encountered the Bishop, and wishes he would have sat down and had a chat with the Bishop. Markas says he is harmless.

Siesikai Castle:
Siesikai Castle in Lithuania is well known for its hauntings. The main haunting centers on a tragic love story. Locals and folklore tell of a duke’s wife who was bricked up alive in the castle tower as punishment for a forbidden romance and to this day, her ghost is said to roam the nearby lakeshore. Some people have heard the duke’s wife crying and screaming hysterically. The young wife of a Duke of Daumantas fell in love with a foreign knight and would meet him by the shores of Lake Siesikai. Upon learning of the betrayal, the duke allegedly had her walled up in the tower. Visitors and locals sometimes hear or see her ghost waiting by the lake. The castle is a roughly 500-year-old manor located in the Ukmergė district of Lithuania, often featured in local spooky, historical tours. The Siesikai Castle Devil sometimes is seen by visitors, they say he is 3 feet tall and has a maniacal smile on his face. This devil is known to try and push people. Witnesses to this devil say he has reddish leathery skin.

The Hill of Crosses:
The Hill of Crosses in Lithuania is widely considered a “haunted” or “scary” location by travelers, but it is primarily a profound site of pilgrimage, resilience, and national identity holding over 100,000 crosses. While often listed among the world’s scariest places due to its eerie, chaotic atmosphere, it is more accurately described as a sacred spot. Folklore suggests a church once stood on the mound and was buried by a storm. Locals speak of witnessing a ghostly procession of phantom monks at sunrise. Another legend claims the mound is a former burial site for 14th-century pagan warriors, whose spirits are said to haunt the area. A popular origin story tells of a father who placed a cross to cure his dying daughter, setting the precedent for the thousands of votive crosses placed there for healing and faith. The sheer volume of crosses, combined with the sound of rosaries clinking in the wind, gives the hill a macabre, “dark tourism” vibe, particularly in the evening. The hill was brutally bulldozed by Soviet authorities three times, yet locals continued rebuilding it, turning it into a powerful symbol of endurance. Despite its reputation for being spooky, many visitors (and Pope John Paul II in 1993) describe it as a place of immense peace, hope, and love.

Vilnius University & Old Town:
Vilnius Old Town and Vilnius University are frequently described as haunted, with numerous legends, spooky tales, and guided ghost tours operating in the area, particularly after dark. The city’s tumultuous history—including plague, war, and pagan rituals—has contributed to its reputation as a place filled with spirits. Known for stories of hauntings and eerie happenings within its ancient walls. Pilies Street 22 is a spot often featured on ghost tours, known for its “haunted yard”. Basilian Monastery Churchyard is described as a place steeped in mystery where the whispers of former monks can be “heard”. The Royal Palace is linked to stories of, and sightings of, ghostly inhabitants. Literatai Street is associated with the spirit of the poet Adomas Mickevičius. Vilnius Police Station (Kosciuskos street) is known for reports of a “bildukas” (poltergeist) that causes unexplainable loud steps and coughing, frequently experienced by those in custody and officers on duty. The “Ghost House” (Antakalnis Street 25) is famous for tales of a former secret laboratory in the basement. Cathedral Square & Subačius Gates is a historic site for past pagan burials and an executioner’s home, both rumored to be haunted.

Other Hauntings in Lithuania.
The Cruel Baron of Pakruojis that walks around the grounds and will purposely try and scare people. The Cruel Baron is also known to leave scratches on people he encounters. At the Kaunas Dungeons you might hear screams and rattling of chains of past prisoners. Residents of Lithuania tell stories of devils and witches that haunt forests and manor ruins.