1. Halloween in Deutschland

2. Halloween in Deutschland
Although Halloween is not originally a German tradition, it has become very popular in Germany over the past few decades.
This is mostly due to the “commercialization” of Halloween in the U.S.  costumes, horror movies, decorations, etc.

3. Halloween in Deutschland
The celebration of Halloween now brings in more than 200 million Euros per year in Deutschland – making it the 3rd most commercialized and profitable holiday after Christmas and Easter.

4. Halloween in Deutschland
Halloween is just as popular for adults as it is for kids in Deutschland!
Halloween themed parties
Costumes for adults
Halloween nights at theme parks, restaurants, night clubs, etc.

5. Süßes oder Saures? Trick or treat!  Literally: Sweet or sour!
This part of Halloween is actually the least observed in Deutschland.
Only in large metro cities of Deutschland will you see groups of children actually go door-to-door saying Süßes oder Saures as they collect treats from their neighbors.

6. Costumes in Deutschland
Halloween specialty stores are becoming increasingly more popular in Deutschland.
One interesting difference between Germany and the U.S. in regards to costumes, is that the Germans seems to indulge much more in scary dress-ups than their American counterparts, even for kids when it comes to Halloween.

7. Kürbisfest – Pumpkin Festival
By mid-October, you’ll see some carved out pumpkins on people’s doorsteps in the streets of Deutschland, though not as much as in the U.S.
But what you will see and hear about is the famous pumpkin festival in Retz, Austria near Vienna. It’s an entire weekend of fun family entertainment complete with an elaborate Halloween parade that includes floats.

8. Kürbisfest – Pumpkin Festival

9. Haunted Castle – Burg Frankenstein
One of the largest and most popular Halloween venues in Deutschland is at the 1000 year old fortress ruins in Darmstadt.
Since the 1970s it has been known as Burg Frankenstein and is the place to go for all true Halloween fans!