Magical afternoon in Erfurt: Harry Potter fans can expect magical hours

Magical afternoon in Erfurt: Harry Potter fans can expect magical hours

A very special afternoon is coming up in the Cologne Children's and Youth Library, Marktstrasse 21, which will make the hearts of all Harry Potter fans beat faster. On July 21, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., magicians big and small can look forward to a magical afternoon full of activities. Erfurt.de reports that...

The program promises real highlights: Children and young people can let their creativity run wild at various craft stations, design their own postal owls, try out board games or decorate themselves with glitter tattoos. A truly bombastic experience also awaits in the Hogwarts common room, where visitors can catapult themselves directly into the magical world wearing costumes for a photo shoot. The instant camera ensures that the memories are captured immediately.

Entertainment and excitement

A real quiz for amateur magicians also begins in the event room. Here the best book experts are rewarded with a prize. In addition, a Harry Potter Actionbound, a tablet-supported search for clues through the library, ensures exciting discoveries. A very special highlight will be the reading session with a surprise chapter, which will take place in a mysterious atmosphere.

At 4:30 p.m. the magician Heiner will perform and amaze visitors with his magic show. A great celebration for all Hogwarts fans - especially since J.K. Rowling and Harry Potter's birthdays are on July 31st, the timing is ideal.

The multitude of Harry Potter events in Germany

But there is also a lot going on for Harry Potter fans outside of Cologne. Numerous events are scheduled throughout Germany in 2025. From readings and exhibitions to concerts and plays – the selection is diverse. Holiday tracker provides information about events that...

• Ein Theaterstück, „Harry Potter und das verwunschene Kind“, feierte im Dezember 2021 in Hamburg seine Deutschlandpremiere und behandelt die Ereignisse 19 Jahre nach dem Sieg über Lord Voldemort.
• Harry Potter Escape Rooms im Ruhrgebiet warten auf mutige Teilnehmer, die magische Gegenstände finden müssen.
• Auch in der Kölner magischen Bibliothek gibt es einen Escape Room, in dem Zaubertränke und magische Wesen entdeckt werden können.

Concerts entitled “Harry Potter live in Concert”, in which the film music from the first two films is performed, provide musical enjoyment. These will take place in several cities in February and March 2025, and organizers recommend securing tickets well in advance.

A new book for the fans

In addition, a new, official manual by J.K. will be published on October 20, 2023. Rowling, which takes readers into the magical world of Harry Potter. With contributions from seven international illustrators, this book will consist of seven chapters exploring different aspects of the Harry Potter world. Kinderbuchlesen.de knows about...

The guide will provide information on magical places, mythical creatures and the basics of Hogwarts, among other things, and is aimed at readers aged ten and over. It promises an exciting journey of discovery into the magical world of Harry Potter.

The coming magical afternoon in Cologne and the multitude of events in Germany are truly a paradise for all Potterheads. Whether in the library or at multi-day events in other cities - the magic continues!