From family friendly events to hardcore frights and serious party nights, our roundup of the best Halloween events from around Germany has something for everyone.
Halloween, once relatively unknown in Germany, has grown in popularity over the past few years to claim a firm place in the country’s cultural calendar.
Today, Germans of all ages enjoy dressing up in spooky costumes and carving pumpkins, while children have adopted the tradition of trick-or-treating – known locally as Süßes oder Saures (sweet or sour).
Public events, haunted houses and Halloween markets are now common in many cities, coexisting with Germany’s own autumn celebrations and religious holidays, including Reformationstag (Reformation Day) on October 31st and Allerheiligen (All Saints Day) on November 1st.
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Whether you’re planning to spend the evening with younger children or teenagers – or looking for a seriously scary party – here are nine of the best Halloween events taking place across Germany this year.
Frankenstein Halloween Festival: Königstein Castle, near Frankfurt
Frankenstein Halloween returns in 2025 with “a new chapter of fear” at Königstein Castle, bringing Germany’s oldest and most iconic Halloween show to an even darker setting.
After nearly half a century of haunting Frankenstein Castle, the event has relocated due to renovations at its former fortress home, finding new life within Königstein’s historic ruins.
Until November 2nd, visitors can expect an expanded realm of nightmares featuring monstrous performances, eerie themed zones, and terrifying immersive experiences.
The festival is best suited for thrill-seekers aged 16 and above, as the scares can be intense.
Tickets must be purchased online in advance.
Zombies move towards visitors at the Frankenstein Halloween festival. Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Andreas Arnold
‘Traumatica’: Europa-Park, Rust (Baden-Württemberg)
Europa-Park’s “Traumatica – Festival of Fear”, from October 24th to November 8th, is a must for older horror fans.
This renowned event plunges visitors into a labyrinth of terror, where each attraction tells its own chilling story.
To give a couple examples: In Wakala’s Wonderland clowns run riot in a twisted funhouse. Or the sci-fi horror themed Exodus traps guests aboard a self-repairing alien ship where survival depends on sacrifices, and crew members mutate into grotesque forms.
Traumatica’s world of horror is not simply watched — it’s lived, as guests face fear in all its forms, from monstrous clowns to demonic possession and alien contagion.
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The event is designed for adults and older teens seeking a high-adrenaline thrill. Tickets must be purchased in advance, and special passes are available for fast-track entry.
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Movie Park Halloween Horror Festival: Bottrop (North Rhine-Westphalia)
The 27th Halloween Horror Festival at Horrorwood Studios transforms Movie Park into a chilling stage of fear on Fridays and weekends until November 9th.
When darkness falls and fog creeps in, Germany’s version of Hollywood reveals its terrifying side with over 280 monsters, four scare zones, and two brand-new horror mazes – Blood Moon Trailer Park and the Ahoj-Brause Horror Lab.
Guests can also witness illusionist Christian Farla’s all-new show, “Unhallowed 2 – The Freak Show Straight Out of Hell,” bringing infernal acts to life on stage.
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The party begins at 6pm on festival evenings, with entry to the park valid from 10am.
The event is ideal for families with older children, teens, and adults who enjoy a good fright. Admission requires a ticket which can be purchased online or at the gate, but advance booking is recommended.
Heide Park Halloween: Soltau (Lower Saxony)
Until November 1st, Heide Park invites visitors to celebrate spooky season at Northern Germany’s biggest Halloween event.
The park transforms into a vibrant autumn landscape with pumpkins, Halloween décor and themed rides designed to balance enchantment with just the right amount of fright for visitors of all ages.
A large pumpkin seen in Heide Park. Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Hauke-Christian Dittrich
The Halloween event offers trick-or-treat trails, parades, and spooky shows aimed at younger guests, while older visitors can brave after-dark rides and haunting scare zones for an extra adrenaline rush.
It’s a great choice for families who want to enjoy Halloween together without too many scares. Tickets can be bought online or at the park entrance.
LEGOLAND Monster Party: Günzburg (Bavaria)
Until November 9th, LEGOLAND Germany hosts its playful Monster Party, a colourful Halloween celebration created especially for families with young children.
The park bursts into life with friendly ghosts, and cheerful skeletons guiding visitors along Gruselstraße (Spooky Street).
In the Land der Ritter (Land of Knights) enchanted pumpkins and gentle frights await, and the adventurous can test their courage at Pimpinella’s Hexenhaus (Witches House).
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On October 31st, the park hosts a special children’s costume contest. The festivities end on November 8th with an extended evening opening and a grand fireworks finale at 7pm.
Visitors only need a regular park admission ticket to join in with the fun.
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Cologne Halloween Run
Definitely an event to get the pulse racing, Cologne’s Halloween Run returns on October 31st.
Taking place on Schillingsrotter Straße and the nearby Forstbotanischer Garten, the event is open to runners of all ages and fitness levels, and offers an entertaining and active way to celebrate the night, complete with costumes and music.
There are 5k and 10k runs, as well as a Candy Run for the kids, which combines a race for the younger crowd with trick-or-treat fun.
A Halloween pumpkin guards entry to a bridge in Germany. Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Thomas Warnack
Unlike obstacle races or zombie chases, the Cologne Halloween Run focuses on enjoyment and community, bringing together sports enthusiasts, families and costume lovers.
At time of writing there is still time to sign up for the event. Advance registration and a participation fee are required for entry to Cologne’s most spirited Halloween workout.
LOKOO Horrokeller Festival: Munich
LOKOO Horrokeller Festival in Munich is Bavaria’s biggest Halloween party, which takes place on October 31st.
Held inside the Löwenbräukeller, the event consists of four themed stages with international DJs, aerial acrobatics, eerie visuals and chilling surprises to keep the energy high.
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Tickets are strictly limited, sold in tiers, and available only in advance – there will be no sales at the door. (At time of writing a limited number of tickets were still available.)
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The Abandoned Factory: Berlin
The Abandoned Factory in Berlin promises an electrifying Halloween experience.
Tucked away behind residential blocks at Greifswalder Straße 25 in Prenzlauer Berg, the event leads visitors down a long, dimly lit path into a hidden courtyard where a deserted industrial complex comes to life.
Inside shadowy corridors pulse with bass and flashing lights through thick fog. Crowds of people in costumes dance to a fusion of house, pop, hip-hop and techno.
The event runs on October 24th, 25th, 30th, 31st, and November 1st from 10 pm to 6 am, welcoming guests aged 18 and over.
House of Horror: Berlin
On October 31st, Berlin’s AQUAHÖFE will open the gates to its darkest parallel world for the House of Horror – the city’s biggest Halloween Masquerade Party.
Beginning at 9 pm and lasting until dawn, the vast venue will become a surreal labyrinth teeming with masked figures, eerie performances and elaborate horror-themed stages.
Guests can explore multiple music areas featuring a mix of house, upbeat mainstream tracks and pulsating techno, along with unexpected radio-style sets.
A secret horror dungeon awaits the bravest visitors, while freaky attractions and immersive nightmare scenes blur the line between fantasy and reality.
Guests in Halloween costumes receive a special welcome surprise and prizes are to be awarded for the most spectacular outfits.
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