October 15, 2026, 2:33 pm | Read time: 7 minutes

A visit to an amusement park is especially worthwhile during Halloween. Many parks stay open into the evening and present themselves in the glow of thousands of lights, pumpkins, and elaborate decorations from a completely different perspective. Rides in the dark, special shows, fireworks, and attractions created specifically for the season create a special atmosphere.

It’s not just one target group that gets their money’s worth: Most parks offer family-friendly experiences for children and teenagers during the day, while in the evening, separate horror areas, spooky mazes, and encounters with scarers await older visitors.

Movie Park Germany: Halloween Horror Festival

From September 26 to November 8, 2026, Movie Park in Bottrop is all about the “Halloween Horror Festival” on 22 event days. After nightfall, monsters roam the park, along with new shows, horror houses, and numerous special effects. New in 2026 are the maze “Jason Universe” and the show “PHOBIA.”

• Spookiness for adults and teenagers 16 and older: Nine horror houses, over 300 monsters in the park, several scare zones, and elaborately staged live shows.
• Kid-friendly: In “Nickelodeon LAND,” there’s a special Halloween program during the day with pumpkin carving, craft activities, interactive offerings, and a child-friendly spooky maze. In the evening, it’s a monster-free zone.
• Prices: Day tickets start at 34.90 euros. Most horror houses are not included in the admission and must be booked separately. Depending on the attraction, they cost about 5 to 16 euros.

Europa-Park: 20 Years of Traumatica

At Europa-Park, Halloween has long been part of the fall season. From September 26 to November 1, 2026, thousands of pumpkins, autumnally decorated themed areas, and special activities transform the park into a colorful Halloween setting. At the same time, the horror event Traumatica celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.

• Spookiness for adults and teenagers 16 and older: Traumatica runs from September 23 to November 7, 2026, every Thursday to Sunday. Visitors can experience eight scare attractions, horror shows, and other dark experiences until 11:30 p.m. Afterward, the “Vampire’s Club” opens for those who want to end the evening with music and partying.
• Kid-friendly: In the new “Pumpkin Village” in the German themed area, everything revolves around the fall and Halloween season. Children can also look forward to the Halloween fair “Trick or Treat – Funfair” in the Austrian themed area. The Halloween season is explicitly intended for families with young children.
• Prices: Day tickets for Europa-Park start at 56.50 euros. A separate ticket is required for Traumatica, available from 49 euros.

Also interesting: Europa-Park plans 3 new attractions for 2027

Bayern-Park: White-Blue Nightmare Nights

At Bayern-Park, there are two events for Halloween: the “Family Spooky Fun” during the day and the “White-Blue Nightmare Nights” in the evening. While families solve puzzles and go monster hunting during the day, horror mazes and live scarers take over after sunset.

• Spookiness for adults and teenagers: At the “White-Blue Nightmare Nights,” five horror mazes with more than 130 live scarers await brave visitors. New in 2026 is the interactive attraction “Zombiegaudi 4D.” Additionally, some of the most popular rides can be enjoyed after dark. The highlight of the evening is a large fire show; on Halloween itself, the program runs until 11:30 p.m.
• Kid-friendly: The “Family Spooky Fun” offers several adventure and puzzle trails for children, including the Wolpertinger Labyrinth, the Witch’s Path, or the Monster Hunters. There are also spookily decorated rides and interactive activities throughout the park.
• Prices: Regular day tickets cost 39 euros for visitors over 1.40 meters and 34 euros for children between 1 and 1.40 meters tall. Those who visit the Family Spooky Fun during the day can stay for the Nightmare Nights for an additional 25 euros. Tickets for the Nightmare Nights cost around 39 euros, depending on the date.

Belantis: Spooky Days and Horror Nights

In the Saxon amusement park Belantis, two worlds alternate for Halloween. During the day, the family-friendly “Spooky Days” are on the program, and from 4:30 p.m., the much scarier “Horror Nights” take over. Both events run from October 21 to November 1, 2026, and are already included in the regular park admission.

• Spookiness for adults and teenagers 12 and older: At the “Horror Nights,” things get much darker from late afternoon. Five Halloween mazes, including the new attractions “Wrath of Anubis” and “Spores of Evil,” await visitors. There are also rides in the dark, shows, light installations, and a daily fireworks display.
• Kid-friendly: The “Spooky Days” are already aimed at children as young as four. Families can explore three Halloween mazes, including the new “Secret of the King’s Tomb.” There are also shows, Halloween decorations, light shows, and fireworks.
• Prices: No separate event ticket is needed for Halloween. Both the “Spooky Days” and the “Horror Nights” are already included in the regular park admission. Dated day tickets are available from 29 euros.

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Heide Park Resort: 66.60-Euro Ticket for Horror Fans

At Heide Park, there are also two Halloween worlds: a family-friendly program with interactive activities and an autumnal atmosphere during the day, and horror mazes and rides in the dark in the evening. The Halloween event runs from October 10 to 31, 2026, and on selected days, the park stays open until 9 p.m.

• Spookiness for adults and teenagers 16 and older: On five long Halloween days, the park transforms into a spooky setting until the evening hours. The three horror mazes “Parasomnis,” “Grand Hotel Morton,” and “SubTerra” provide thrills. There are also rides in the dark and a particularly eerie atmosphere throughout the park.
• Kid-friendly: For families, there’s an enchanted forest for young wizards, face painting, bread baking, a Halloween rally, and other interactive activities. The Halloween version of “Mission Meeresgrund” and meetings with Peppa Pig and George are also part of the program.
• Prices: Day tickets are available from 28 euros, regularly from 37 euros. Additional costs apply for the horror mazes, with individual attractions starting at 9 euros, and bundles are available. The 66.60-euro ticket includes everything–including express entry.

Plopsaland Germany: Fright Nights with Festival

In Plopsaland Germany, the former Holiday Park in Haßloch, the Halloween Fright Nights are on the program for ten evenings. Every Friday and Saturday from October 2 to 31, 2026, the park transforms into a large-scale horror setting with horror houses, scare zones, shows, and its own festival grounds.

• Spookiness for adults and teenagers 16 and older: Six horror houses, three scare zones, and several live shows provide real fright during the Fright Nights. New in 2026 are the horror attractions “NEXUS AI” and “Lost: Deep in the Woods.” After nightfall, the Fright Festival begins with live DJs, party atmosphere, and a grand finale show with fireworks. Almost all rides remain open until 10 p.m.
• Kid-friendly: There is no separate Halloween program for families during the Fright Nights. However, those who want to avoid the big scare will find monster-free areas in Majaland and Plopsa Indoor, which remain open during the event.
• Prices: Day tickets are available from 39 euros. Admission includes rides, scare zones, shows, and the Fright Festival. The six horror houses cost extra and can be booked from 3 euros per house. Those who want to visit all the horror houses can purchase a package for 49 euros.