10 Most Silent Places In The World

Building 87, Washington, US

Building 87 is the quietest place on Earth is the place described as “where sound goes to die”. This Microsoft research lab is officially the quietest place on Earth, according to Guinness World Records.

Orfield Laboratories, Minnesota, US

This anechoic chamber can be found at the Orfield Laboratories in Minneapolis, which held the Guinness record for most silent place in the world.

Olympic National Park, Washington, US

The One Square Inch of Silence in Washington’s Olympic National Park, located within the Hoh Rainforest area of the park is one of the most quiet places on earth.

Kelso Dunes, Mojave Desert, US

The Mojave Desert is famed for its vistas and harsh living environment. The scorching summer heat keeps run-of-the-mill visitors away leaving any intrepid travellers to enjoy the sound of silence.

Kielder Mires, England

Kielder Mires is found to be the quietest place in Britain.

Haleakalā Crater

The crater at Haleakalā National Park has been nicknamed the "quietest place on Earth."

Landmannalaugar, Iceland

Landmannalaugar in Iceland will take you miles without seeing anyone there are some incredibly silent volcanic patches all throughout Iceland.

Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

the Makgadikgadi Pan one of the world’s largest salt flats sits in the middle of a dry desert in Botswana. It is said to be one of the emptiest places on earth.

Antarctica

This frozen continent has never been permanently occupied by man with no towns or villages. One of the most silent places on earth.

Tak Be Ha Cenote, Mexico

Tak Be Ha Cenote is said to be one of the quietest, with only the occasional sound of dripping water.

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