Estonia’s haunted houses and ghost stories
In Tallinn’s Old Town alone, more than half a hundred houses are said to be haunted, and almost every old castle and manor in Estonia seems to have its own spirits – so what should we make of these stories?
Ghosts and spirits are not simply a matter of belief. Some people are convinced that the souls of the dead have not found rest and still move among us. Others dismiss the whole thing as nonsense – a grand performance designed to frighten the gullible.
And yet, the stories persist.
For years, I have guided people through the haunted houses of Tallinn’s Old Town, telling them about the black monk who is said to appear in the gate tower of Lühike jalg, the girl in a blood-stained dress at Stenbock House, and the building on Rataskaevu Street where, according to legend, Satan once held a wedding.
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5/28/2026 11:50:58 AM