Schulenburg, Texas is a small town near Austin that’s full of history and intrigue. Head on over to Sengelmann Hall and enjoy an ice cold beer in a haunted setting. This incredible landmark has stood for over 100 years, and it is clouded in bone-chilling tales. This haunted dance hall near Austin is full of unexpected and chilling stories.
Sengelmann Hall was built in the charming town of Schulenburg in the 1890s.
Noreen K./TripAdvisor This fully-restored dance hall is home to some of the best music in Central Texas. Come by on Wednesday night for some toe-tapping tunes.
Like many old places, Sengelmann Hall is rumored to have a few spooky spirits lingering behind .
maggiet0813/TripAdvisor The creaking floorboards are just the beginning. Sengelmann Hall staff often report hearing ominous voices flittering through the ceilings – even when no one is in sight.
One chef reported hearing the sounds of sharpening knives as he closed up for the night.
Momma’s at Sengelmann/Facebook At first, the chef dismissed the sound as a simple mind trick. Maybe there was someone else closing up with him. A few weeks later, however, the chef heard the sound again. This time, it was accompanied with the sight of a spectral visitor wearing a coat and tails. Some believe this ghostly spirit was on his way to the dance floor!
The sounds of two arguing men sent chills down the staffs’ spines.
Momma’s at Sengelmann/Facebook One night, staff member Kenny Kopecky heard the rowdy sounds of two arguing men. He creaked his way up the antique staircase to discover that he was the only one in the building.
If you come in the evening, you may have a spooky experience too.
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But even if you don’t encounter any paranormal activity, you’re certain to have a delicious meal.
Momma’s at Sengelmann/Facebook You can’t leave without enjoying a tasty stack from Momma’s at Sengelmann. This scrumptious cafe serves epic pizzas, classic burgers, and wonderful German fare. You’ll fall in love with their Bierocks. These delightful German pastries are filled with sausage, hamburger, grilled onions, and sauerkraut.
Visiting Sengelmann Hall is truly an experience.
Sheila S./Foursquare Momma’s at Sengelmann is open Wednesday - Sunday. Address: 531 North Main Street, Schulenburg, TX, 78956. To learn more, visit their website or Facebook page.
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Noreen K./TripAdvisor
This fully-restored dance hall is home to some of the best music in Central Texas. Come by on Wednesday night for some toe-tapping tunes.
maggiet0813/TripAdvisor
The creaking floorboards are just the beginning. Sengelmann Hall staff often report hearing ominous voices flittering through the ceilings – even when no one is in sight.
Momma’s at Sengelmann/Facebook
At first, the chef dismissed the sound as a simple mind trick. Maybe there was someone else closing up with him. A few weeks later, however, the chef heard the sound again. This time, it was accompanied with the sight of a spectral visitor wearing a coat and tails. Some believe this ghostly spirit was on his way to the dance floor!
One night, staff member Kenny Kopecky heard the rowdy sounds of two arguing men. He creaked his way up the antique staircase to discover that he was the only one in the building.
You can’t leave without enjoying a tasty stack from Momma’s at Sengelmann. This scrumptious cafe serves epic pizzas, classic burgers, and wonderful German fare. You’ll fall in love with their Bierocks. These delightful German pastries are filled with sausage, hamburger, grilled onions, and sauerkraut.
Sheila S./Foursquare
Momma’s at Sengelmann is open Wednesday - Sunday. Address: 531 North Main Street, Schulenburg, TX, 78956. To learn more, visit their website or Facebook page.
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