What is Halloween?
The spookiest time of the year is just around the corner, as Halloween is fast approaching. What once began as a trend for horror movie lovers and decoration enthusiasts has now also conquered the mainstream. In addition to scary films and horror costumes, there are a variety of fascinating activities to do during this spooky time. In this article, we would therefore like to introduce you to this special festival and at the same time present the most exciting activities that await you. From spooky events to creative decoration ideas, Halloween has evolved into a celebration that delights and captivates young and old alike.
But what is Halloween actually and why is it also celebrated in Germany? Surprisingly, the origins of Halloween are not in the United States, as many people think, but in Ireland. On October 31, the Celts celebrated one of their most important festivals, Samhain. It focused on the harvest and also marked the beginning of the cold season and the transition to a new calendar year. On this special day, it was believed that the borders to the other world were permeable and that the dead sought out the living.
To protect themselves from evil spirits, people wore scary costumes and lit large fires. In addition, small gifts were given to appease the spirits and dissuade them from their original intentions. This tradition also led to the creation of the famous scary pumpkins, which are hollowed out inside and lit with tea lights to create a spooky atmosphere at night.
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Burg Frankenstein
The absolute horror trip is offered by Burg Frankenstein, which has now become a real institution in terms of horror cabinets and attracts people from all over the world on Halloween. The castle has been casting a spell of horror over visitors since 1977. Contrary to what many people think, however, this is not the place where Mary Shelly's horror story of the same name is set, but merely serves as a namesake.
With its spectacular shows, terrifying monsters and gruesome crypts, Frankenstein Castle always attracts hundreds of visitors on Halloween. The castle, which is over a thousand years old, offers an intense experience behind its walls and ruins on over 3,000 m2 that will definitely get your pulse racing.
KaDeWe Berlin
The Kaufhaus des Westens, or KaDeWE for short, is probably the best-known department store in Germany. For over 100 years, the department store has been selling upmarket and luxury goods and attracts customers from all over the world. At the end of October, the department store is transformed into a glamorous party location and hosts a big Halloween party together with champagne producer Pommery.
The dress code is simple: dress up as your favorite horror movie character! The event promises plenty of champagne as well as culinary delights. This includes an oyster bar and other maritime specialties served by the in-house fish restaurant.
Halloween Party Ship 2025
In a party mood? Then you might want to consider the Halloween Party Ship in Hamburg on Halloween 2025. After last year's successful debut, the organizers want to go one better and are calling for the second edition of the ship party on the Elbe. On October 26, a few days before the official Halloween, impatient spooky fans can shake a leg to the finest hits from the last 30 years.
Naturally, the ship is decorated for the occasion, which is also expected of the guests. The opportunity for spooky fans to slip into their costumes and show off their best make-up skills. And the best thing is: thanks to the time change, you can party an hour longer at night.
Whether classic horror, elegant dress-up parties or maritime celebrations, the range of Halloween events allows everyone to find their perfect spooky evening.
With elaborate decorations, special scary shows and horror houses, theme parks offer complete worlds for young and old that go far beyond rides.
Halloween 2025 is increasingly developing into a multi-day experience that goes far beyond a single night.
Efficient arrival and departure is becoming increasingly important for Halloween excursions for larger groups to the various attractions.
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Heide Park Resort
From October 14 to 31, the spooky season will be celebrated at Heide Park Resort near Soltau. The largest theme park in northern Germany guarantees its visitors a memorable Halloween experience. Naturally, Heide Park will be dressed in its spookiest and most beautiful outfit and will delight visitors with appropriate decorations and lighting.
There is a large medieval market, various scary shows and attractions such as stilt walkers, live scare actors and mazes, such as the Subterra, where guests have the opportunity to explore the underground of the Heide Park. The whole experience is rounded off by delicious food trucks and trick-or-treat rallies. The Heide Park Resort and hotels also cater for a multi-day stay in Lower Saxony and allow guests to explore the surrounding heath with its magnificent nature at their leisure. In 2023, Heide Park won several awards for its Halloween concept.
Movie Park Germany
Movie Park Germany in Bottrop not only offers the finest Hollywood feeling, but also plenty of horror! Between October and November, Movie Park shows its darkest side and transforms into Horrorwood. The Movie Park's Halloween Horror Festival offers a total of eight horror houses where things will definitely get spooky.
Europapark
Europapark in Rust is one of the largest and most popular theme parks in Europe, welcoming millions of guests to its gates every year. During the colorful season, the Europapark is transformed into a sea of decorative pumpkins, autumnal flowering plants, bales of straw and fascinating light installations at night. This creates the perfect atmosphere for the diverse program of events at Europapark.
In addition to special shows especially for the fall and Halloween season, the theme park's various attractions also provide plenty of scares. For example, the "Niflheim" creepy house promises a fright or two. The whole thing is rounded off with a special culinary experience that is completely in keeping with the festivities and definitely worth a visit.
Disneyland is known to many as a breathtaking theme park that captivates young and old alike. On Halloween 2025, the theme park transforms and dresses up in its spookiest garb for its guests. The Disney Halloween Festival is the time when the Disney villains are in the spotlight. From October 1 to November 6, the motto at Disneyland Paris is autumn, spooky fun and plenty of scares!
The exciting experiences, attractions and encounters with old and new Disney stars promise great family entertainment. With a menu specially created for Halloween, gourmets will also get their money's worth. So Disneyland Paris is definitely an option for Halloween, especially for families who like it spooky.
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