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Asylum of Fear

Experience your worst nightmare

2-6 Persons
90 Minutes
Live Actor
from age 16
German, English
medium
from €195
air-conditioned

The smell of decay hangs in the air as you make your way through the fog towards the abandoned asylum. Since its closure in the 1980s, countless rumours have surrounded the building. Patients and staff vanished without a trace. At the centre of every story stands the notorious Doctor Sterling, said to have carried out cruel experiments on his patients.

To this day, hardly anyone dares enter the derelict clinic. Yet at night, screams can still be heard from within.

Together you explore the abandoned corridors of the asylum and uncover step by step what really happened back then. An immersive horror experience awaits you – with actors, atmospheric sets and numerous shock moments.

Do you dare to uncover the secret of Asylum of Fear?

Asylum of Fear Gallery 1
Asylum of Fear Gallery 2
Asylum of Fear Gallery 3

What you should know beforehand

Before your horror experience begins, you'll find the most important information about taking part here.

Location

Horror Stories Barmen

Obere Sehlhofstraße 5
42289 Wuppertal

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Parking: The location is in a small cul-de-sac – please use the surrounding streets. No parking in the courtyard.

Entrance: In the courtyard – follow the signage, stairs up on the left

Participation

Not suitable for

  • Participants under 16 – parental permission or accompanying parents do NOT count. We mean it and will check ID if in doubt.
  • Participants with fear of the dark or confined spaces (claustrophobia)
  • People with heart problems or pacemakers
  • Asthmatics (artificial fog is used in the room)
  • Participants with back or knee problems or players who find walking difficult
  • Pregnant women
  • Epileptics (stroboscopic effects are used in the room)
  • Participation under the influence of drugs or alcohol is not permitted
  • Babies and toddlers – they cannot participate in the game or watch in the cinema

Preparation

Clothing & footwear

Please wear comfortable clothing – no suits or cocktail dresses. Sturdy footwear is mandatory; no flip-flops or high heels. Your feet may get wet. We therefore recommend bringing spare socks and, if needed, a second pair of shoes.

Participation terms

Before your experience begins, all participants must read and sign the participation terms upstairs in front of the final locked door. The door will only open once everyone has signed. Please allow a little extra time for this.

Have you booked spectator tickets?

Please also lock bags, phones and other personal items in the lockers. Then wait in the anteroom. A staff member will collect you once the players are in the experience and escort you to the spectator area.

Respect towards our performers

You have booked a game with actors – these are real people. We therefore do not tolerate any disrespect, sexual innuendo or physical contact towards our staff. Participation under the influence of alcohol or drugs is also not permitted. In case of non-compliance, we reserve the right to stop the game immediately.

Repeatedly awarded

Germany's best horror escape rooms

With The Dark Forest and Asylum of Fear, we operate two of Germany's most successful horror escape rooms. Our experiences have been honoured multiple times at the international TERPECA Awards and have ranked among Europe's highest-rated horror experiences for years.

  • 2022: Germany's best horror escape room (The Dark Forest)
  • 2023: Germany's best horror escape room (Asylum of Fear)
  • International honours at TERPECA & ERNC Awards
TERPECA 2022 Top Room
TERPECA 2023 Top Room
TERPECA 2024 Top Room
ERNC Badge 2023

What

Our Visitors Say

5 Stars

We've now played both horror escape rooms (Asylum of Fear & The Dark Forest) and they are truly BY FAR the best escape rooms in Germany!!!

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5 Stars

We were lucky enough to finally play The Dark Forest yesterday. Hard to write a review here without spoiling anything – definitely one of the best escape rooms we've ever done! An absolutely insane setting and so close to reality that it gives you goosebumps constantly ❤️

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5 Stars

The 3-hour drive was definitely worth it. We played The Dark Forest and were absolutely thrilled. The set and the actors are fantastic. Everything is coherent and well thought through from start to finish. We'll definitely come back.

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