Paranormal Activity in the Karosta Naval Port Prison

Karosta Naval Port Prison
Haunted corridors and prison cells
Paranormal legends and dark history
One of Latvia’s eeriest places
Tour in Latvia visiting the Karosta Naval Port Prison and exploring its paranormal history.

Tour Type

Sightseeing Tour

Tour Duration

~12 Hours

Location

Kurzeme - Western Latvia

Tour Season

Whole year

From 70 EUR per person

Mystery and history tour in Latvia. Karosta naval port is a miraculous, paradoxical and unique place not only in the history and architecture of Latvia, but the whole world. You will see Karosta, walk through the underground labyrinths of the Northern Forts lit by torchlight and the most important - spend part of the night in one of the most haunted places in the world, in the gloomy – Karosta Naval Port Prison, lit only by your candle light while trying to make a contact with the spirits.

About The Tour

Tour Description

In year 2009 famed paranormal experts from U.S. TV show, "Ghost Hunters International" where visiting Karosta naval port prison (a former Soviet military prison built in the late 1900’s) to examine the paranormal activities there.

This place made Alcatraz look like a 5 star hotel, which is amazing because it only went out of service in 1990. Brutal torture and death once filled the now damp and dark halls and cells and it shouldn’t be a surprise that the souls of the the former inmates now haunt the prison.

Cell doors creaking, footsteps, shadows, whispers, and audible warnings of “Get Out of Here” were common place during the investigation. Many times the investigators felt as if someone had touched them, or tugged at their clothing. At one point a woman’s voice was heard, which might have very well been the voice of “The White Lady.” “The White Lady” is said to be a ghost of a woman who hung herself after finding out during her visit that her fiancé had been executed. Her restless soul now wonders the hallowed hallways, some say she's still looking for her future husband.

To see how did "Ghost Hunters International" did in Karosta prison, watch the video located below.

This is a tour for small groups and we invite only people who perceive this seriously and are interested in this experience. You will spend 3 hours of the night in Karosta prison, in complete darkness by walking around the jail only with the candle in your hands and a plan of the prison where to write down the notes of what you did feel or see.

Besides the ghost hunting in Karosta prison you will also have overall, interactive and realistic excursion with show elements in the prison telling about the real life what the people once went through here.

Tour Highlights

Explore the darker side of Latvia’s military history with a visit to Karosta Naval Port Prison in Liepāja, including ghost hunting after dark, Karosta’s former military town and the atmospheric Northern Forts.

Ghost Hunting in Karosta Prison

Spend part of the night inside the former military prison, walking through dark corridors and cells with only candlelight and a prison plan for notes.

Karosta Naval Port Prison

Visit one of Latvia’s most unusual historical sites, known for its harsh prison past, military history and stories of unexplained activity.

Interactive Prison Experience

Take part in an immersive prison visit with show elements that reveal what life once felt like inside this former military detention site.

Karosta Military Town

Discover Karosta, a former closed military district built as a separate naval town with its own infrastructure, church and military buildings.

Northern Forts and Underground Labyrinths

Explore the dramatic Northern Forts, where ruined military structures, sea views and underground spaces create a powerful atmosphere.

Liepāja and Western Latvia

Travel to Liepāja on Latvia’s western coast and experience a very different side of the country, shaped by sea, military history and layered architecture.

Route at a Glance

A dark-history route from Riga to Liepāja and Karosta, combining a former naval prison, ghost hunting after dark, military architecture and the ruined Northern Forts.

1

Departure from Riga

Drive to Liepāja

2

Liepāja

Western Latvia coast

3

Karosta District

Former military town

4

Karosta Prison

Former naval prison

5

Interactive Prison Visit

History and show elements

6

Northern Forts

Military ruins

7

Night Ghost Hunt

Candlelit prison experience

Explore the Stops
1

Departure from Riga

The day begins in Riga before travelling west toward Liepāja. This is a long-distance route, but it leads to one of Latvia’s most unusual and atmospheric historical sites.

2

Liepāja

Arrive in Liepāja, Latvia’s western coastal city known for its sea air, music culture, layered history and military heritage. The city sets the wider context for the Karosta experience.

3

Karosta District

Explore Karosta, the former naval port district of Liepāja. Built as a separate military town, it once had its own infrastructure, power station, water system, church and schools, and later became a closed Soviet military area.

4

Karosta Naval Port Prison

Visit Karosta Prison, a former military prison with a harsh history and a reputation for unexplained experiences. The dark cells, corridors and prison stories create the main setting for the tour.

5

Interactive Prison Visit

Take part in an interactive and realistic prison visit with show elements. This part of the experience focuses on the real history of the prison and the people who once passed through it.

6

Northern Forts

Continue to the Northern Forts, a dramatic former military complex by the sea. The ruined structures, underground spaces and coastal landscape add another strong layer to Karosta’s military story.

7

Night Ghost Hunt in Karosta Prison

Spend around 3 hours at night inside Karosta Prison, moving through the building in darkness with a candle and a prison plan for notes. This is the most intense part of the experience and is best suited for guests genuinely interested in paranormal stories and dark history.

Additional information

  • Tour includes moderate amount of walking, please wear flat shoes suitable for walking.
  • The tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress according to the weather and wear proper shoes for walking.
  • This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility.
  • Infant seats are available on request during the booking.

Map of the tour

Tour Price and Booking

From 70 EUR*
Price includes:
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Transportation
  • Entrance tickets
  • Guide
*Price is provided for the complete groups! To get quote for your group size click "+Inquire / Book"!
From 120 EUR*
Price includes:
  • Rental car with unlimited mileage
  • Detailed itinerary
  • Karosta Tour
  • Prison Tour
*Price is provided for the whole tour program!
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Kurzeme (Western Latvia)