About TUT
We are The Urbex Team
TUT is an international team of urban explorers. We find, photograph and document abandoned buildings: old factories, forts, sanatoriums, churches and barracks.
This map collects everything we find and everything the community sends in. We started in the Netherlands and focus on your own country first; spots in other countries appear as our admins publish them. For every place we track whether the building still stands, how risky it is and who has already been there.
- Satellite + aerial imagerySharp satellite and aerial photos, with extra-detailed aerial imagery of the Netherlands.
- Status per spotStill standing, demolished or redeveloped? The community keeps it up to date.
- Members onlyYou only see locations after logging in. That protects the places.
Live on TUT · 2026-10-29
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How it works
On the map in four steps
- Create an accountFree, with a username and email. After that you can see all public locations.
- Explore the mapClick a pin for photos, status, risk level and the route.
- Submit locationsFound a new spot, or has something been demolished? Report it; the team checks everything.
- Unlock premiumFor paywall locations you buy the exact spot and access info. Coming soon.
Safe and respectful
The TUT urbex rules
- Take nothing, leave nothingPhotos only. No souvenirs, no graffiti, no litter, never steal anything.
- Never break inNever force locks, windows or fences. If it is closed, it is closed. Entering without permission can be illegal.
- Never go aloneRotten floors, holes and collapse risk are real. Tell someone where you are.
- Watch out for asbestosOld buildings often contain asbestos. Wear a mask and do not touch anything that crumbles.
- Respect owners and neighboursAsk permission where possible, obey the law and leave if someone asks you to.
- Do not share exact locationsPublic addresses attract vandals and metal thieves. Share only within TUT.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ
What is urbex?
Urbex (urban exploration) is exploring and photographing abandoned buildings such as old factories, hospitals, forts and churches. It is about history, atmosphere and photography, not about vandalism or taking things.
Is urbex legal?
Laws differ per country. Exploring itself is not a crime in most places, but entering a site or building without permission is often illegal, especially when there is a no-trespassing sign or you have to break in. Ask the owner for permission where possible and never force anything open.
Which countries does TUT cover?
TUT started in the Netherlands, so Dutch spots are the most complete. The map opens on your own country, and spots in other countries become visible as our admins publish them. Submit places from your own country to help the map grow.
Why can't I see any locations on the map?
Locations are only visible to logged-in users. That protects the places from vandalism and metal thieves. Creating an account is free.
How do I add a location?
Log in, click 'Add location' and pick the spot on the map. The team checks every submission before it appears publicly on the map.
What is a paywall location?
For paywall locations the map only shows the province (Netherlands) or a rough region of about 50 km (other countries) until you unlock them. After unlocking you get the exact coordinates, route and access information with a one-time purchase.
What do the colours on the map mean?
Yellow means the building still stands, grey means it was demolished or redeveloped and blue means you have already been there. A euro sign marks a paywall location.
How do visits count?
Visits only count after a GPS check-in on site. Check in at the location to log a verified visit.
