9. Moosham Castle in Austria
No castle has such a tragic and bloody history as Moosham Castle in Austria. The construction is the third largest castle complex in Salzburg. Its valuable collection of historical relics and the originally preserved torture chamber are the most popular showpieces in the museum and attract thousands of visitors every year.
The fortress was the seat of the governor in Lungau in the 17th century. That is why the fate of numerous witches and wizards was sealed here. The gruesome place was the scene of many witch trials. From 1534 to 1762 a total of 66 executions took place here, of which 44 women were accused of sorcery and witchcraft, tortured and killed.
The restless spirits of these women are said to still live in the walls today, and it is from them that the place owes its popular name, „Hexenschloss“.
There are other legends and stories about Moosham Castle that are no less scary. For example, in the 18th century the infamous Schörgen-Toni lived in the castle, who oppressed the people and cruelly tortured poachers and other prisoners. Since he never received just punishment for his wrongdoings, he was reputed to have dedicated his soul to the devil.