Haunted Places in Gävleborg (26)

Explore 26 haunted places in Gävleborg. Read the stories, see their scare rating and find your next ghost trip.

• Gallows hill of Ilsbo
  Gävleborg · Scare 3/5
  Avrättningsplats – Ilsbo socken
• Gallows hill of Årsunda
  Gävleborg · Scare 3/5
  This is a former place of public execution in the parish of Årsunda parish, Gävle. 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. Listed…
• Execution site — Hudiksvall
  Gävleborg · Scare 3/5
  This is a former place of public execution in the parish of Hudiksvall parish, Hudiksvall. 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.…
• Who Walks Again in Room 104 at Söderhamn City Hotel?
  Gävleborg · Scare 3/5
  It is said that some hotel guests have woken in the middle of the night to the sound of heavy footsteps in the corridor. But when they peered out, they saw not a single living soul.
• Gävle County Cell Prison
  Gävleborg · Scare 3/5
  The old prison in Gävle, once one of Sweden's most modern institutions, carries a dark and dramatic history. And perhaps something more. Visitors and staff at what is now the Swedish Prison Museum have reported strange phenomena.
• Hudiksvall Church
  Gävleborg · Scare 3/5
  Hudiksvall Church, also known as Jakob's Church, is not only the oldest building in Hudiksvall but also one of the city's most fascinating places.
• Järvsö Vicarage
  Gävleborg · Scare 3/5
  A haunted vicarage where the shadows linger. In the heart of Hälsingland lies Järvsö Vicarage, a place full of history — and perhaps something more. Here, in the old vicarage that has stood untouched since the 1870s, many generations have passed.
• Skarvberget — Trolls, Wights and Wraiths Said to Cause the Accidents on the E4
  Gävleborg · Scare 3/5
  The E4 through Ödmården north of Gävle is a road with a reputation. Accidents have plagued the stretch for decades, and some say there is a very unusual explanation for why this particular spot is so accident-prone.
• Execution site — Österfärnebo
  Gävleborg · Scare 3/5
  On the edge of Österfärnebo parish in Sandviken lies a former place of public execution, one of the places where death sentences were once carried out in public. Set in ground near water, little is left to see today, yet the ground itself carries a heavy past. It is recorded in…
• Alborgen
  Gävleborg · Scare 3/5
  A place where adventure meets the supernatural. Alborgen, located in Valbo near Gävle, is a place that has fascinated both ghost enthusiasts and adventurous visitors for years.
• Execution site — Norrbo
  Gävleborg · Scare 3/5
  Here, in rocky moraine on the outskirts of Norrbo parish (Hudiksvall), 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 L1950:1975.
• Gallows hill of Ovanåker
  Gävleborg · Scare 3/5
  Avrättningsplats – Ovanåker socken
• Gallows hill of Enånger
  Gävleborg · Scare 3/5
  On the edge of Enånger parish in Hudiksvall lies a former place of public execution, one of the places where death sentences were once carried out in public. Set in the surrounding countryside, little is left to see today, yet the ground itself carries a heavy past. It is…
• Gallows hill of Färila
  Gävleborg · Scare 3/5
  Avrättningsplats – Färila socken
• The old gallows ground at Ockelbo
  Gävleborg · Scare 3/5
  Avrättningsplats – Ockelbo socken
• The old gallows ground at Arbrå
  Gävleborg · Scare 3/5
  A former place of public execution marks this spot near Arbrå parish in Bollnäs. Executions were deliberately staged at the margins of a community, on ground like this the surrounding countryside, so the memory would linger as a warning. Registered in Fornsök as L1951:2259.
• Gallows hill of Årsunda
  Gävleborg · Scare 3/5
  On the edge of Årsunda parish in Sandviken lies a former place of public execution, one of the places where death sentences were once carried out in public. Set in wooded ground, little is left to see today, yet the ground itself carries a heavy past. It is recorded in Sweden's…
• The old gallows ground at Bollnäs
  Gävleborg · Scare 3/5
  Avrättningsplats – Bollnäs socken
• Harmånger: a place of execution
  Gävleborg · Scare 3/5
  Avrättningsplats – Harmånger socken
• The old gallows ground at Järvsö
  Gävleborg · Scare 3/5
  This is a site long associated with executions in the parish of Järvsö parish, Ljusdal. 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 ancient…
• Execution site — Österfärnebo
  Gävleborg · Scare 3/5
  Offerkast – Österfärnebo socken
• Gallows hill of Ovansjö
  Gävleborg · Scare 3/5
  Avrättningsplats – Ovansjö socken
• The old gallows ground at Skog
  Gävleborg · Scare 3/5
  On the edge of Skog parish in Söderhamn lies a site long associated with executions, one of the places where death sentences were once carried out in public. Set in the surrounding countryside, little is left to see today, yet the ground itself carries a heavy past. It is…
• Execution site — Harmånger
  Gävleborg · Scare 3/5
  A former place of public execution marks this spot near Harmånger parish in Nordanstig. Executions were deliberately staged at the margins of a community, on ground like this the surrounding countryside, so the memory would linger as a warning. Registered in Fornsök as…
• Norrala: a place of execution
  Gävleborg · Scare 3/5
  Plats med tradition – Norrala socken
• Torsåker: a place of execution
  Gävleborg · Scare 3/5
  Avrättningsplats – Torsåker socken

FAQ

How many haunted places are there in Gävleborg?

Haunted Places lists 26 verified haunted locations in Gävleborg, each with its story, a 1–5 scare rating and GPS coordinates.

What are the most haunted places in Gävleborg?

Among the most notable in Gävleborg: Gallows hill of Ilsbo, Gallows hill of Årsunda, Execution site — Hudiksvall.

What is the scariest haunted place in Gävleborg?

Gallows hill of Ilsbo ranks among the scariest in Gävleborg, rated 3/5 on our scare scale.

Can you stay overnight at haunted places in Gävleborg?

Yes — 1 of the haunted places in Gävleborg are hotels or inns you can book for an overnight stay. The rest are public sites you can visit.

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