Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Wisconsin Dells is a must-see stop for anyone searching for the strangest, most unusual, and downright bizarre attractions in Wisconsin. Located in the heart of the Dells, this multi-level Odditorium features thousands of unbelievable artifacts, interactive exhibits, strange collections, optical illusions, and curiosities from around the world. From unusual animal specimens and impossible artwork to rare historical objects, Ripley’s delivers the kind of weird, unexpected discoveries that have made the brand famous for more than a century.
The Wisconsin Dells Odditorium also features one of the state’s most infamous dark tourism exhibits: the preserved and bisected head of German serial killer Peter Kürten, known as the “Vampire of Düsseldorf.” Kürten was executed in 1931 after being convicted of multiple murders. His remains later became part of the Ripley’s collection and the key piece of the Wisconsin Dells Ripley’s when it opened in 1990. This rare and unsettling artifact, combined with the attraction’s collection of oddities, curiosities, and strange historical pieces, makes Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Wisconsin Dells one of the most unusual places to explore in Wisconsin.
