Moosham Castle: Austria’s “Witches’ Castle” and Its Cursed Souls
High in the misty forests of Unternberg, Austria, stands Moosham Castle—a fortress of fear, tragedy, and restless spirits. Known as Schloss Moosham , this medieval stronghold earned a chilling nickname over the centuries: the Witches’ Castle . During the gruesome witch trials of the 17th century, the castle became a place of torment and death. Hundreds of men and women, accused of witchcraft, were dragged into its stone walls—few left alive. They were tortured, hanged, or burned at the stake, their screams echoing through the corridors. The blood of the innocent soaked the castle’s foundation, and their souls never found peace. Even today, Moosham Castle remains one of Austria’s most haunted locations, where shadowy figures roam the halls, whispers slither through the darkness, and the ghosts of the accused seek justice from beyond the grave. The Moosham Witch Trials: A History Drenched in Blood The late 1600s saw one of the most brutal waves of witch trials in European history. ...
