Oravsky Hrad, Slovakia

The last destination on this list is ranked one of the scariest places to spend Halloween in Europe - the Orava Castle in Oravsky Hrad, Slovakia. This castle was the place where the silent film “Nosferatu” by Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau was shot. The film was made in 1922 and it was so haunting that a judicial decision to suppress all copies of the film was made in 1925. Therefore, it is believed that you can really explore vampire legend here on Halloween.

The famous castle of Oravsky Hrad lies deep in Slovakia's forests and perched precariously atop a limestone rock on the banks of the Orava River. Visitors have been mesmerized by it for generations. The imposing fortress-turned-castle was built in the 13th century and has continued to evolve over time, becoming an equally astounding marvel of architecture and resiliency.

Take an autumnal tour of the castle and listen to the audio tour to hear blood-curdling tales of murder, injuries, and ghosts that still roam the halls. You will also hear blood-curdling tales of vampire lore. The castle has 154 rooms and approximately 660 stairs, so this won't be a quick tour. The majority of excursions involve a vertiginous ascent via a maze of tunnels, courtyards, and displays, as well as stairs reminiscent of the famous movie scene with the hunched vampire, to panoramic views of Oravsky Hrad's lush mountain panoramas.