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Europe Abandoned Places Atlas

Ghost towns, military bases, factories, hospitals & railways · OpenStreetMap data · Filter by category · Color-coded by type

🚫 Select a country to explore its abandoned places

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// ABOUT THIS ABANDONED PLACES ATLAS

🚫 Thousands of Lost Places

Every abandoned, disused, or ruined structure tagged in OpenStreetMap across Europe. Military bases, factories, hospitals, railways, ghost towns, churches, and more. Community-maintained and growing.

🌈 Color-Coded by Category

Markers are automatically categorized and color-coded: Military (red), Industrial (orange), Residential (yellow), Medical (purple), Transport (cyan), Religious (green), and Recreation (pink).

🔍 Filter & Search

Filter by category or search by name. Click any marker to see details, Wikipedia links, and satellite views. The sidebar shows a scrollable list of all places found in the selected country.

🌎 OpenStreetMap Powered

All data is pulled live from the Overpass API. No accounts, no fees, no tracking. The map uses Leaflet.js with marker clustering for smooth browsing even with thousands of points.

⚠️ Urbex Safety & Legality

This map is for educational and historical interest. Urban exploration laws vary by country — entering private property without permission is trespassing in most jurisdictions. Always research local laws and never damage property.

🔒 100% Client-Side

Everything runs in your browser. No data is sent to any server. The Overpass query goes directly to OSM's public API. Your searches and clicks stay on your device. Free, private, and open.

FAQ — Europe Abandoned Places Atlas

What counts as an abandoned place?

Any structure tagged as abandoned, disused, ruins, or historic=ruins in OpenStreetMap. This includes decommissioned military bases, closed factories, ghost towns, empty hospitals, abandoned railways, derelict churches, and more.

Where are the most abandoned places in Europe?

Germany, France, and the UK typically have the highest counts due to post-industrial decline and thorough OSM mapping. Eastern Europe (Poland, Czech Republic, former Soviet states) has many abandoned military and industrial sites. Italy and Spain have numerous deserted hill villages.

Is urban exploration (urbex) legal?

Laws vary by country. In most European countries, entering private property without permission is trespassing. Some countries have specific laws about heritage sites. This map shows locations for educational and historical interest only — always research local laws, obtain permissions where possible, and never damage or remove anything.

What data source does this map use?

All data comes from OpenStreetMap via the Overpass API. The query fetches nodes, ways, and relations tagged with various abandoned:*, disused:*, and ruins tags within a country's bounding box.

Can I contribute or fix data?

Yes! OpenStreetMap is open for anyone to edit. If a place is missing or has incorrect tags, you can fix it at openstreetmap.org. Changes appear on this map within hours when you reload.

Is my data private?

100%. Everything runs client-side in your browser. The only external request is to the Overpass API to fetch place data. No cookies, no tracking, no ads.