Spooky nights at Königstein Castle: Halloween event for the family!

Spooky nights at Königstein Castle: Halloween event for the family!

Halloween is becoming an increasingly popular event, especially in Hesse. For the coming days, the Königstein castle ruins will be transformed into a horror paradise that offers an exciting program for families and adults alike. From today until November 2, 2025, the historic castle will be the scene of spooky attractions and joyful activities.

The makers of the “Hallkoween Festival” at Frankenstein Castle have put together an inviting event. During the day, visitors can expect exciting activities such as pumpkin carving, face painting and special castle tours peppered with legends and ghost stories. Here, horror fans big and small can go on an exciting journey into the world of the uncanny.

Creepy evenings and gruesome performances

As the sun sets, the castle transforms into a stage for exciting performances. From 7 p.m., visitors can look forward to an evening program that includes fire breathers, jugglers, musicians and an exciting fire show with live music and light effects. In various “scare zones”, horror fans meet costumed actors who captivate guests with creatures such as vampires and “murder dolls”. A scary path leads the bravest through the dark corners of the castle.

There is a varied program especially for children on Friday and Saturday between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Here they can take part in craft activities, have fun at the trick-or-treat rally and present themselves in their costumes in a competition. Tickets are available in advance from the city of Königstein, and children under six years of age even have free entry.

Origins of Halloween and social debates

Interestingly, Halloween doesn't just have a huge following in Germany. This festival has its roots in ancient Celtic harvest festivals, particularly Samhain, and is traditionally celebrated on the evening before All Saints' Day. These origins date back to 1 BC, and the Celts in particular placed great value on interacting with the souls of the deceased. However, in the modern world, Halloween is often characterized by a mix of fun, costumes and spooky festivities. This raises questions about whether the celebrations are consistent with Christian principles, since the Bible makes no direct mention of Halloween. One wonders whether it is appropriate for believers to observe this festival, especially in light of statements calling for abstinence from sinister practices, such as those expressed in Ephesians 5:11.

However, Königstein Castle has prepared well for the remaining days until November 2nd and will welcome all fans of horror and horror with a lot of creativity and a touch of humor. So if you're looking for an exciting journey into the darker side of history, you've come to the right place - especially with so many scary experiences in the waiting night!

Detailed information and ticket prices can be found on the castle ruins website, and opening times are daily from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. and on Sundays until 9 p.m. For all horror fans, there are also parking spaces and a bus shuttle to the Königstein spa park. So, head to the castle and enjoy the Halloween experience!

You can find more information in the reports from T Online and about the historical background of Bibleinfo.