Hólmavík, Iceland
The Museum of Icelandic Sorcery & Witchcraft
Staves, storm-calling, and of course, necropants.
Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Hólmavík, Iceland
Staves, storm-calling, and of course, necropants.
Mayang, India
The Indian capital of black magic and witchcraft.
Sankt Andreasberg, Germany
Goethe's "Faust" was inspired by these rock formations known as the "Devil's Pulpit" and "Witches' Altar."
La Paz, Bolivia
Popular tourist destination where witches in dark hats sell dried llama fetuses for good luck.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Near the former site of numerous witch burnings, this lavish Edinburgh mainstay pays homage to Scotland's brutal history.
Cervera, Spain
A signal indicates the entrance to this alley, rumored to be a meeting place for witches.
Warm Springs, Virginia
Bubbling up from deep underground is the warm crystal clear water that fills the Warm Springs Pools, America's oldest spa.
Ica, Peru
An unexpected desert oasis in South America.
As-Sabikah, Tunisia
A gem in the middle of the desert that looks like it came straight from a fairytale.
Naples, Italy
This magical-looking island is notorious for the misfortunes suffered by its owners.
Victoria Falls, Zambia
The world's highest and most dangerous infinity pool lies at the precipice of Victoria Falls.
Hirosaki, Japan
An atmospheric shrine of mountain worship that is home to a number of curious folk tales.
Setana, Japan
Reaching Japan’s “most dangerous shrine” means climbing a vertical cliff.
Juneau, Alaska
This shrine to the patron saint of Alaska sits on a small tidal island and was built from the land’s own beach stones.
Tōno City, Japan
Visitors are encouraged to fish for water goblins at this haunted pool.
Honolulu, Hawaii
A 1940's shrine dedicated to drowned fishermen on the outskirts of Honolulu.
Kaleüçağız Köyü, Turkey
Hidden just under the waters around this Turkish island are the ruins of a once great city.
Timor-Leste
No one is quite sure of the origins of these idyllic natural hot springs at an abandoned mountain resort.
Fairbourne, Wales
A hidden tunnel leads to an abandoned slate quarry that's now a secret swimming spot guarded by cliffs.
Piti, Guam
A beautiful waterway tucked in the corner of a power plant.
Ashland, Kansas
Stories of sightless fish and ghostly cowboys are only a fraction of the legends surrounding this Kansas sinkhole.
Chachapoyas, Peru
This well held a sacred source of water supposedly unleashed from the barren rocks by a wizard-like archbishop.
Ards, Northern Ireland
Legend says the water within these mysterious sacred springs stays cold even when boiled.
Glastonbury, England
A dark Victorian well house now plays host to mystical waters and pagan shrines.