Permission and rules
Many locations are on private property. Enter a place only when it is permitted.
Urbex information
What is urbex?
Urban exploring is the discovery and photography of abandoned places: buildings where use, time and nature have left their marks.
Field guide
Learn what urbex involves, what to consider and how to set out well prepared.
UrbexNow
Abandoned places.
Hidden stories.
Hidden stories.
01 · The basics
The place remains.
Its use disappears.
Urbex is not an attraction or a guided tour. It is the experience of a place that has lost its original purpose, but still contains traces of people, work and history.
Discover
Abandoned buildings
Hospitals, factories, castles and schools are among the best-known urbex locations. Decay, old interiors and abandoned details show how a place was once used.
Capture
Photography and experience
Light, silence and unexpected details make every location different. For many explorers, photography is the way to capture that atmosphere without changing anything about the place.
Leave nothing but footprints. Take nothing but pictures.
02 · Explore responsibly
Excitement without
unnecessary risk.
Abandoned does not automatically mean freely accessible or safe. Check the situation, respect property and comply with local laws and regulations.
Assess the structure
Weak floors, glass, openings, moisture and unstable sections can pose an immediate danger.
Do not go unprepared
Let someone know where you are and preferably do not explore alone.
Leave the place as you found it
Do not damage or take anything, and do not force entry.
Explore responsibly
Locations and conditions can change continuously.
03 · Preparation
Your basic equipment.
Four things.
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Packing list
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The unwritten code
The place is not yours.
The moment is.
A closed entrance remains closed.
Decay is not an invitation to add more damage.
What you find belongs to the story of the place.
Take only your photographs and memories with you.
04 · UrbexNow
Search less.
Prepare more.
Choose a complete urbex map for a country or region, or buy only the individual location you need. The information is designed to be used clearly on your phone.
Maps for complete regions
Individual locations by country
Digital available after purchase
