Abandoned places, full of stories of times gone by, are often closer than you think. But how do you find these fascinating lost places? The search turns out to be easier than expected, as there are various ways to track down the forgotten treasures.

The quickest method is to search online and look for permanently closed buildings or simply get into the habit of keeping a watchful eye while driving.

Many beginners always come across the Urbex-Elite map (a public map that contains many Lost Places ), especially at the beginning. This can indeed be very helpful for beginners, but can also quickly become demotivating, as many places on this map are either no longer abandoned or are absolute ruins. In the worst case, the building has even been demolished.

However, if you are just starting out and are not yet looking for a thrill, you can definitely fall back on this card. It is a good first point of reference for getting started with this hobby. But there are better alternatives.

But it’s not just the Internet that holds treasures – you can also find them in your own private environment. Ask friends or acquaintances about their experiences or whether they have already discovered abandoned places in their city. There are often personal stories and insider knowledge hidden behind the scenes that come to light in a city, whether consciously or unconsciously.