Can you share some famous German ghost stories?

One well - known 1800s German ghost story is 'The Sandman'. It's about a figure that visits children at night. Supposedly, he throws sand in their eyes to make them sleep, but there are darker undertones. Another is 'The Erl - King'. It tells of a malevolent spirit that haunts the forest and tries to lure children away. These stories were often used to teach lessons or just to give a good scare.

One well - known German Christmas ghost story is about the Belsnickel. He is a figure who visits children during the Christmas season. He is often depicted as a ragged - looking man who rewards or punishes children based on their behavior. If children have been good, he might leave small gifts, but if they've been naughty, they could get a switch or a scolding. It's a bit of a spooky and traditional part of German Christmas lore.

Yes. The story of the haunted concentration camps is quite famous. People claim to feel an overwhelming sense of dread and see the ghosts of the victims. There are also reports of the ghosts of SS officers in some of the old barracks where they used to be stationed.

Many famous German ghost stories often involve historical settings like castles or old forests. For example, the stories set in castles usually revolve around wronged nobles or servants whose spirits remain trapped there.

One example could be the story of Victor Klemperer and his wife Eva. Despite the hardships during the Nazi era, they stuck together. Victor, a Jew, faced extreme discrimination, but Eva, a non - Jewish German, supported him. Their love endured through the difficult times of persecution and uncertainty.

One famous ghost story is the legend of the Bell Witch in Tennessee. It was said to be a malevolent spirit that tormented the Bell family, making strange noises, moving objects, and even physically attacking family members.

One well - known 1800 German ghost story is 'The Sandman'. It's a rather spooky tale about a figure that visits children at night. Another could be stories from the Brothers Grimm collection which often had elements of the supernatural. Some of these stories were passed down orally in the 1800s in Germany and then written down, and they are filled with ghosts, witches and other eerie creatures.

One well - known Cambodia ghost story is about the female ghosts in the ancient temples. Legend has it that these female ghosts were wronged in their past lives and now haunt the old temple ruins. They are said to appear as a white figure at night, especially on full moon nights.

One famous true ghost story is the Amityville Horror. The Lutz family moved into a house where a mass murder had occurred. They reported all sorts of terrifying phenomena like cold spots, strange odors, and seeing apparitions. Another is the story of the Bell Witch in Tennessee. It was said to be a malevolent spirit that tormented the Bell family, making noises, moving objects, and even attacking family members.

Another well - known Australian ghost story is from Port Arthur in Tasmania. It was a former convict settlement. There are tales of the ghosts of convicts still lingering there. Tourists have described seeing shadowy figures and feeling a heavy, oppressive atmosphere, perhaps as a result of the site's dark and tragic past.