Abandoned Hotel

The hotel was a favorite spot for artists, athletes, and politicians. After 1989, interest in the hotel declined, and it closed in 2005. In 2006, a businessman purchased it, but the planned renovation was never completed, and the buildings began to fall into disrepair. In 2017, the Synot Group expressed interest in the complex with plans to build a casino, but the city insisted on a zero-tolerance policy toward gambling, so the project was not carried out.

An abandoned guesthouse

Water tunnels

Today I’ll show you what our ancestors were able to build in order to mine iron ore. There used to be a mine here, and in order to continue mining, it was necessary to divert the river. That’s why two parallel tunnels were built, each approximately 1.6 km long. After a few years, however, it turned out that the ore deposit was poor and mining became unprofitable, so it was shut down. And so the river gradually returned to its original course. And what about the tunnels today? One of them is being used again—a small hydroelectric power plant has been built inside it. The other is, apart from a few leaks, empty and has become a favorite wintering ground for bats.

The Junk Dealer's House

Prison, Germany, 2026

Finally, some proper urban exploration after a long time—my first time abroad, and right in the city center, to boot. So I won’t lie: I was on edge, worried someone might show up or that the police would stop us. The building is huge; if I were to photograph everything, it would fill five albums.

Prisons in the Czech Republic 2026

Hospital

The hospital was built between 1903 and 1906, during the city’s period of greatest expansion. Official city sources indicate that it opened around 1905. The hospital’s heyday Its peak came in the 1970s and 1980s. The hospital had: surgery, internal medicine, gynecology, a maternity ward, a pediatric ward, and an emergency room. After it closed in 1989, problems began: population decline in the border region, a shortage of doctors, an outdated facility, high operating costs, changes in healthcare financing

The painter's house.

Urbex - Remains of a recreational facility 2026

👁️‍🗨️ Wandering around the hunting grounds.

The bell tower is going to be torn down!

It’s been about 8 months since I posted the album “The Bell Factory.” Unfortunately, the current owner managed to have the building’s historic preservation status revoked, and demolition has begun! You can see what it used to look like here: https://www.urbex.fans/cs/profile/augen/tovarna-kde-se-vyrabeli-zvony

JZD II.

Original Pig Farm 2026

JZD

Cowshed 2026

Looking for work in an abandoned factory...

Today I went to an old abandoned factory, and to my surprise, it was still in pretty good shape... I even found a Molotov cocktail there, so if there’s ever a fire there, it’ll definitely be because of that. Technical Details: Camera: Canon EOS 1000D Photo editing: Canva

The Last Party at the Pool

I heard that this former swimming pool and disco complex is gradually being demolished, so I wanted to capture it before it disappears completely.

An abandoned, dilapidated mansion

As part of our spring outing, we stopped by this abandoned manor house along the way. Unfortunately, time, vandals, and the elements have taken a heavy toll on it, and there isn’t much left inside today. Still, the place retains its own unique atmosphere—especially for lovers of dilapidated buildings and forgotten places steeped in history. The ceilings have collapsed in several places, so we had to be quite careful. Due to the milk chocolate consumption of some members of the group, we ultimately decided that venturing into the attic wouldn’t be the best idea, so we at least explored the first two floors. Even for a castle, though, the number of bathrooms struck me as quite above average. :)

The House by the Tracks

Apparently, rabbits used to be raised here on a large scale, but today it’s a whole different kind of rodent that runs the show.

Chata, you leave.

No one plays sports here anymore...

This morning I went back to the old sports center... unfortunately, it's not what it used to be. The power isn't working there anymore, and someone has taken apart the circuit breakers... the equipment has been stolen, but there's still quite a bit left there...

Beneath the reaction towers

These towers, which are key facilities for the production of chemical products, are places where time has stood still and where a century-old past meets the modern era. They were once filled with limestone and acid flowed through them. Down below, a network of rail transport with trolleys and bucket conveyors remains to this day, a reminder of the site’s origins 120 years ago. The silos still hold limestone, though they now serve different purposes; on one side, the space with the new conveyor is lit by fluorescent lights, and up above, a dispatcher used to sit on one side and still sits on the other to this day... plus, you’ll even come across a working alarm here, so it’s a bit of a trip.

Small CO

An abandoned village house

A burned-down house

A house at the very edge of the village. Its destruction was likely hastened by a fire.

Dilapidated Tatra trucks

The Cottage in Death

An old mountain cabin in a beautiful location, featuring preserved original features. Unfortunately, it is now in the final stages of decay.

A nighttime visit to the abandoned ROH MSPO...

We decided to go squatting, and we picked out this very CORNER, so we headed over there... the place has a really interesting atmosphere at night...

The Hidden Corners of a Military Hospital

A great opportunity to take a look at areas that are otherwise inaccessible before restoration work begins

The Old Sawmill

Let the saws 🪚 cut straight, as planks, boards, and beams pile up and sawdust flies into the silo.

Hitler's Lock

Mine detection

It’s a bit like an expedition to a mysterious island. Fortresses from before World War I, fortresses from the Estonian era, fortresses from the Soviet era, a naval mine factory, and on top of that, a whole bunch of more or less believable ghost stories.

Radio telescope

The End of the World

This is what I imagine the end of the world looks like. It’s a place with a very strange atmosphere.

Nuclear Power

It’s not exactly urban exploration, but it’s definitely worth a visit, so I hope you won’t stone me for it. Four R-12 missiles with thermonuclear warheads were stationed here. You know, the ones Khrushchev “churned out like hot dogs.”

Nuclear munitions depot

From what I've been able to find out, there used to be missile troops stationed here, and they stored nuclear warheads here.

Amusement Park

They're already taking it down. The Ferris wheel and the carousel are gone.

Hrádek

A stop along the route

An old, abandoned collective farm

Today we headed to an old, abandoned collective farm that hasn’t been in operation for over 30 years! Even though the buildings are falling apart, this place has an incredibly cool vibe… mainly because you can climb up high…

Rediscovering After 7 Years

Swimming pool

The facility closed in July 2012 due to low interest. It also included a sauna and a small wellness area. A renovation was planned but was abandoned for financial reasons. The pool was drained, and the building was partially sealed off. And now, after nearly 15 years, something is happening with the building. However, it is the exact opposite of what the locals would like. The building is being cleared out, and its demolition is apparently being planned. Certain details have been redacted to protect the location.

Spa House

The building originally served as a luxury hotel with a café, restaurant, and ballroom. Due to its appearance, it was often referred to as a castle. The building was constructed between 1904 and 1905. It has been abandoned since 2006. Caution: the floors and roof are severely collapsed; I didn’t dare go any further than the first floor myself.

Forest Lodge

A beautiful little forest lodge; it looks like someone has been staying there recently, perhaps even after the previous owners left. The place is beautifully tidy and well-kept. I wish all the places we visit looked like this.

Pole

🦊 I bike past this rusty fox all the time, and I always think to myself that there must be a great view of the valley and the river from up there. So the time had come to grab my gloves, scramble up the hill, and climb onto the rusty fox. It’s a good thing it’s perched so high on the rock—they didn’t bother taking it down when they dismantled the power line.

MV Desdemona

More photos at https://bohemian-arrows.lovable.app/desdemona

Secret missile base

Factory in Austria

(This factory is my favorite) Visited in September 2025 and March 2026 You can find the location in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfDgA6tiuXU&t=2398s (All 217 photos were taken from this video.)