From a haunted castle and horror theme parks to queer club nights and underground parties, here’s where you can get your Halloween fix around Germany this year.
Halloween has gained considerable traction in Germany’s cultural calendar, with related events now including sprawling horror festivals, family-friendly pumpkin hunts and club nights.
In Berlin a Halloween night out might also include live underground music and fantastical costumes.
But there are hair-raising events to be found elsewhere too, from a castle in the Taunus hills to theme parks turned into horror-film sets.
Whether you want to scream, dance, dress up or simply go somewhere delightfully freaky, these are 10 events worth checking out for Halloween this year.
BCCO Halloween: Berlin, October 31st
Best for: techno fans, club regulars, anyone who thinks going home before 6am is far too early
Berlin doesn’t really do Halloween halfway, so if you’re going out, you might as well commit to the night.
BCCO brings its Halloween event to RSO, one of the city’s industrial-style club venues, for an electronic music marathon for the night.
For visitors who want to experience the capital’s club culture rather than spend the night in a haunted house, this is an obvious contender.
House of Horror: Berlin, October 31st
Best for: groups, costume enthusiasts
For those who want their Halloween with maximum spectacle, House of Horror returns to Berlin’s Aqua-Höfe for a second edition.
The organisers promise multiple dance areas spanning house, techno, pop and mainstream music, alongside horror-themed environments, immersive scenes and a secret horror dungeon.
The venue is intended to become a kind of labyrinth, with masked guests and elaborate Halloween characters adding to the atmosphere.
It’s a good option for groups whose musical tastes don’t all line up. You can explore the themed spaces, admire the costumes, and move between different sounds.
And yes, this is the occasion to go all out with your outfit!
Halloween at LEGOLAND – Günzburg, October 3rd to November 8th
Best for: family, light-fun time
LEGOLAND offers a more playful take on the occasion, with the BOOlevard, spooky decorations, themed treats, and activities for kids.
On Saturdays in October, the park extends opening hours, and there is talk of a monster dance party!
You can stay at the resort nearby for a longer getaway.
Heartphones Halloween Special – Hamburg, October 30th
Best for: alternative music lovers, low-pressure night out
Since not everyone wants to dance until dawn, this is a good spot for some of us who want to scream along to an emo anthem and cleanse a little.
Heartphones brings its Halloween special to Hamburg’s Knust, with a theme of ‘A Living Nightmare’. The format is a silent disco, where guests get wireless headphones and can switch between three music channels, each with its own DJ and soundtrack.
It’s a fun alternative to the city’s more conventional Halloween parties.
Born to Rock Halloween – Munich, October 24th and 31st
Best for: rock and metal fans, costume lovers
With a generous helping of theatrical darkness, the Born to Rock party, hosts two nights with horror characters and soundtracks spanning rock classics from the ‘80s, ‘90s, and 2000s.
The event is aimed at adults aged 18 and over.
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The Abandoned Factory Halloween – Berlin, October 30th and 31st
Best for: industrial settings, immersive parties
A Halloween party in an old industrial building sounds just promising enough, even before the fog machine.
The Abandoned Factory event takes place across two nights in Berlin, with horror-themed environments, and guests can explore the themed spaces before returning to the dance floor.
Hoe___mies: Dolloween – Berlin, October 31st
Best for: queer club culture, expressive costumes
Hoe___mies brings Dolloween to Kreuzwerk, promising a gathering of international divas and a very expressive, irreverent energy.
Think less supermarket vampire and more Count Dolly Partoncula.
Whether your inspiration is a camp horror queen, a futuristic doll, or something else entirely, this crowd would likely appreciate it.
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Halloween at BELANTIS – Leipzig, October 21st to November 1st
Best for: families with children
Halloween with the younger generation, or the faint of heart, can be a delicate balancing act. If you want spooky and not death-y, this might be a good spot.
BELANTIS is splitting its Halloween programme into two experiences, offering the gentler ‘Spooky Days’ for kids four and above, and the more intense ‘Horror Nights’ for those 12 and above.
There are eight mazes, shows, firework displays, and rides included in the regular admission.
Two horror clown performers seen at Frankenstein Halloween. Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Andreas Arnold
Frankenstein Halloween Festival: Königstein, October 16th to November 1st
Best for: gothic scenery, day or weekend trips
A castle ruin after dark? Monsters lurking behind walls?
The Frankenstein Halloween Festival returns in 2026 under the theme ‘The Nightmare Returns’, transforming Königstein Castle in the Taunus hills into a playground for nightmares, something akin to a world inspired by ‘The Purge’, if you will.
It’s definitely one of the most atmospheric Halloween experiences in Germany and a good excuse to visit an old castle putting on a show.
Movie Park Germany Halloween Horror Festival: Bottrop-Kirchhellen, September 26th to November 8th
Best for: horror film fans, anyone in it for the thrill
Some people might watch horror films under a blanket, and some others might pay to become the main character.
If you’re in the second group, the 2026 edition of Movie Park Germany’s Halloween Horror Festival, themed ‘Legends Never Die’, features nine horror houses, more than 300 monsters and a new Jason Universe attraction (hello, Friday the 13th fans!).
If you’re into the elaborate, this is one of the country’s biggest Halloween productions.
And it also includes has some gentler, child-friendly activities, making it fun for the whole family.
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