Wander through gloomy corridors, get to the bottom of mysterious stories, and get scared out of your wits: haunted houses promise an exciting leisure experience for the whole family. Especially with Halloween just around the corner, these spine-chilling attractions are more popular than ever. Among the best known is the Berlin Dungeon, which captivates visitors with dark tales from the capital’s past and terrifying live performances. But anyone who wants to experience this spine-chilling spectacle one last time should hurry: After 13 years, the Berlin Dungeon in Berlin-Mitte is closing its doors for good. This Halloween, therefore, offers the last chance to visit.
Since its opening in 2013, visitors have been able to immerse themselves in the darkest chapters of Berlin’s history. Professional actors, elaborately designed sets, special effects, and interactive live shows transformed historical events into a spine-chilling experience. But that will soon come to an end. On Friday, November 6, 2026, the Berlin Dungeon will open its doors for the last time. Starting Saturday, November 7, the attraction at Spandauer Straße 2 will remain permanently closed.
The Berlin Dungeon opened in 2013 in the heart of the capital and became a well-known tourist attraction. Unlike in a traditional museum, historical events were not presented here through conventional exhibits, but were brought to life through a mix of live theater, scare effects, and interactive performances. Visitors moved in groups through various thematically designed rooms, encountering professional actors who embodied historical figures, shady characters, and figures from the darker chapters of Berlin’s past.What made the concept unique was that guests weren’t merely spectators; in some cases, they were drawn into the action themselves. This created an extraordinary blend of history education, a chamber of horrors, and theater. The roughly one-hour tour took visitors through various eras of Berlin’s history, with historical events deliberately dramatized and staged using dark humor, surprising jump scares, and elaborate special effects.
Among the best-known attractions was the so-called “Pest Street,” where visitors were confronted with the horrors of historical plague epidemics. The Great Fire of Berlin was also reenacted using elaborate sets and special effects. Things got particularly grim with the story of Berlin serial killer Carl Großmann, whose crimes were the subject of the show “The Case of Marie N.” The show even made use of modern hologram technology. The indoor free-fall tower “Exitus” provided an extra thrill, as visitors plummeted about twelve meters into the depths in complete darkness. Other stations explored the Hohenzollern labyrinth and mysterious tunnels. In this way, the Berlin Dungeon offered far more than a typical haunted house, combining historical narratives with an extraordinary entertainment concept.
The decision to close permanently was confirmed by the operator, Merlin Entertainments . However, the company has not yet publicly stated a specific reason for the attraction’s closure. The operator explained that it regularly reviews its portfolio of attractions and that the decision was made after careful consideration of various options. It therefore remains unclear whether economic factors, declining visitor numbers, or other operational reasons played a role.
Special Halloween events under the name “Blackout” have been announced for October 30 and 31, 2026 . The already spine-chilling experience is set to be amplified by additional darkness and particularly intense scare moments. The events are exclusively for adults 18 and older.
