Creepy anticipation: Halloween celebration in the Warnemünde Kurhausgarten!

Creepy anticipation: Halloween celebration in the Warnemünde Kurhausgarten!

On October 31, 2025, the Kurhausgarten in Warnemünde will be transformed into an eerily beautiful place, full of fun and a spooky festive atmosphere. The Rostock & Warnemünde Tourism Office invites all visitors, big and small, to experience an unforgettable Halloween between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. The event promises a colorful program that revives the spirit of Halloween.

The highlights include stilt walkers in mystical costumes, which create the right atmosphere. The little ones can look forward to numerous activities, such as having their face painted by the talented Claudia Kraemer, making scary masks at the “Our Little World Workshop” station or romping around in a bouncy castle. The whole family can look forward to music from “Oded Kafri & Drum the World”, while gastronomic delicacies will be provided by Kurhaus Warnemünde.

The roots of Halloween

But what is actually behind Halloween? Traditionally celebrated on the eve of All Saints Day, this event has its roots in Celtic and Christian customs. Originally known as Samhain, this holiday was welcomed to celebrate the transition from the harvest season to the dark winter season. To this day, the night of October 31st is considered a time when the boundary between life and death is particularly permeable. The name “Halloween” comes from “All Hallows’ Eve,” which refers to the evening before All Saints’ Day, which has been celebrated since November 1, 835. Various customs have persisted over the centuries and have now become the norm in the USA and Europe.

In the US, Halloween has become one of the top-grossing holidays, with estimated annual spending of around $10 billion in 2021. In Germany, spending on Halloween products rose to around €480 million in 2023, with demand for costumes, decorations and makeup remaining high.

Traditions and customs changing

The traditions of Halloween are diverse and reflect different cultures. In the USA, children go from house to house in disguise and shout “trick or treat”, while in Germany “trick or treat” is often used. The hollowing and carving of pumpkins, on the other hand, goes back to an Irish legend that revolves around the blacksmith Jack. Even today, Halloween still exudes a very special magic that inspires people of all ages and creates solidarity.

Cologne residents preparing for the celebrations can look forward to the unique offerings in the Kurhausgarten. With free entry and a wealth of activities, the event offers a great opportunity to feel the Halloween fever and create unforgettable memories.