In this article we are travelling across the world to bring you ten incredible mazes, from avant-garde experiences, to more traditional labyrinths with a twist! In the graphic below, we’ve used our Escapography-style map and pins to show you which countries we will be hopping to in this a-maze-ing round up! So if you love a labyrinth, get ready to get lost inside this list!
Dream Maze
Where in the world:
The Dream Maze can be found in Jiangsu, China.
What Makes It Awesome:
Let’s start with the most traditional maze on this list! However, it’s not just a hedge maze, it’s the world’s largest hedge maze! This incredible sea of green is truly magnificent, with the total pathway standing at an impressive 31,028 feet long. The maze took just 5 months to build, and opened in September 2017. Alongside the main maze, there are several smaller mazes, and you’ll also find all your classic maze features such as bridges, statues, and of course, an observation tower.
Forbidden Corner
Where in the world:
The Forbidden Corner can be found in Yorkshire, UK.
What Makes It Awesome:
Stepping inside the Forbidden Corner can pretty much be summed up as an entering the physical embodiment of a fever dream, containing bizarre buildings, quirky characters, and plenty of paths that near to nowhere! Brave adventurers can uncover a unique labyrinth of tunnels and chambers, with surprises at every turn. This extraordinary and immersive experience also has an optional treasure hunt built into an app, along with Augmented Reality features that allow you to uncover even more!
Mirror Maze
Where in the world:
The Mirror Maze can be found in Lucerne, Switzerland.
What Makes It Awesome:
This playful attraction can be found within the Glacier Garden, which in itself is an incredible location, being home to eight meter deep glacial potholes that were formed 20,000 years ago during the last Ice Age! Interestingly, they were found accidentally when Josef Wilhelm Amrein-Troller blasted a hole for his new wine cellar…and uncovered a whole lot more than he bargained for! The labyrinth itself was built in 1896 for the Swiss National Exhibition in Geneva, and it is modelled on the stunning Alhambra Palace in Granada.
100 Roof Bar
Where in the world:
The 100 Roof Bar can be found in Da Lat, Vietnam.
What Makes It Awesome:
It may be a cafe, but this fascinating location is a whole lot more than just a place to get your morning coffee! Step inside and you’ll find yourself taken aback by a labyrinth that winds its way across multiple floors…including some stairways that lead to absolutely nowhere! The environment is fantastical, fairytale-like, if a little unnerving in places. Make it to the top of the building and you’ll be rewarded with incredible views of the city.
Le Cyclop
Where in the world:
Le Cyclop can be found in Milly-la-Forêt, France.
What Makes It Awesome:
This huge monument, which Jean Tinguely started construction of in 1969, is nestled inside the forest of Milly-la-Forêt. It’s bold and dominating, depicting a giant head standing at 74 feet high, with a single watchful eye. A slide projects out from the mouth, much like a tongue, complete with a trickle of water running down it. It blends art, music, and theatre, and balances the delicate nature of curiosity with harsh materials such as mirrors, scrap metal, and a monumental 350 tons of steel.
Snow Maze
Where in the world:
The Snow Maze can be found in Manitoba, Canada.
What Makes It Awesome:
Yet another record breaker on this list, this is the world’s largest snow maze! Located at A Maze In Corn, naturally this attraction is seasonal, and opens in January each year. Not only can you enjoy the chilly challenge of the maze itself, but there are many snow carvings and buildings to admire, a snow mountain to slide down, and even a giant luge run for the bravest among us! Wrap up warm, enjoy a hot chocolate, and chill by the bonfire, as you take in the snowy scenery.
Omega Mart
Where in the world:
Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart can be found in Las Vegas, USA.
What Makes It Awesome:
When I watched a walkthrough video of Omega Mart after it first opened, I was blown away. I instantly said to myself: I need to go here! This immersive art installation is a reality-shifting, perspective-altering experience, where not everything is as it seems. Discover refrigerators that become doorways into otherworldly dimensions, and hidden storylines rich in details that are ready to delve into. There is so much to absorb in this surrealist sensory overload, as you explore the lore of the Omega Mart Universe.
Labyrinth Of Fear
Where in the world:
The Labyrinth of Fear can be found in Yamanashi, Japan.
What Makes It Awesome:
Labyrinth of Fear can be found inside of Fuji-Q Highland, an amusement park at the foot of Mount Fuji. This is the only scare maze that made it onto on our list, attributable to that fact it’s impressively the world’s second longest haunted attraction, at over an incredible 2952 feet. The hospital setting is atmospheric, dripping with dread and impeccable detail down its seemingly endless hallways. The tension is off the charts, with scare actors ready to emerge at any time. It’s immaculate theming and quality lands it a spot on this list, but it’s not for the faint of heart!
Meta Maze
Where in the world:
The Doloris Meta Maze can be found in Tilburg, Netherlands.
What Makes It Awesome:
Enter the Meta Maze and get ready to expect the unexpected. You shape your own journey and let your curiosity be your compass in this colorful quest. Explore and uncover dozens of rooms filled with curious contents, climb and crawl your way through hidden passageways, and take in the multi-sensory experience. Those who enjoy behind-the-scenes content will also be interested in their Making Of video series, which can be found on their website.
Peristal Singum
Where in the world:
Peristal Sigum was located in Berlin, Germany.
What Makes It Awesome:
This now closed bar, derived it’s name from the word peristalsis, which means:
The involuntary constriction and relaxation of the muscles of the intestine or another canal, creating wave-like movements that push the contents of the canal forward or the contractions of the human gastrointestinal tract that enable digestion.
Nice. This name makes sense when you see photographs of the place (thanks to Atlas Obscura, who took the above image). The experience had you climbing, crawling, and emerging through a labyrinth of passages. To be granted entry, you would be required to exchange money for a gold coin, adding to the excitement as you waited in the attached bar for your turn.
