Walpurgis Night Opening Ceremony
Attendees see the starting bonfire, watch live music and daredevil shows, and join in the spring celebration as darkness falls.
Apr 30
Walpurgis Night (Hexentanzplatz)
Walpurgisnacht auf dem Hexentanzplatz
Thale, Germany
Apr 30, 2026ConfirmedSource
Each April 30, the Hexentanzplatz above Thale blazes for Walpurgisnacht. The 'Witches' Dance Floor' in the Harz fills with fire and festivity on the eve of May, in a lively spring celebration with deep pagan roots in a region long bound up with witch legend.
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Day 1 · Apr 30
Where it happens
Hexentanzplatz
Thale, Germany
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Dress for the setting
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This is a festive folk event. Visitors are encouraged to respect local traditions (e.g. cos...
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Crowd level: high.
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Ticket required: €27 - €44
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Walpurgis Night (Hexentanzplatz)
Walpurgisnacht auf dem Hexentanzplatz
Thale, Germany
Each April 30, the Hexentanzplatz above Thale blazes for Walpurgisnacht. The 'Witches' Dance Floor' in the Harz fills with fire and festivity on the eve of May, in a lively spring celebration with deep pagan roots in a region long bound up with witch legend.
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About Walpurgis Night (Hexentanzplatz)
The Harz region has long been associated with witch legends, and the Hexentanzplatz ("Witch Dance Page") in Thale is a mythical site said to be where witches gather on Walpurgis night. Locals have revived this historical folk belief as an annual festival. The event emphasizes medieval and rock music, theatrical performances, and folklore, blending pagan spring customs with modern entertainment.
This is a festive folk event. Visitors are encouraged to respect local traditions (e.g. costumed participants) and celebrate respectfully. Costumes are welcome, but no actual religious rituals take place.
What visitors should understand
Attendance can be appropriate while active documentation is not. Let local boundaries define your role.
What not to do
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Some celebrations are best approached quietly: arrive prepared, follow posted rules, and leave without turning the moment into content.
The story behind it
The Harz region has long been associated with witch legends, and the Hexentanzplatz ("Witch Dance Page") in Thale is a mythical site said to be where witches gather on Walpurgis night. Locals have revived this historical folk belief as an annual festival. The event emphasizes medieval and rock music, theatrical performances, and folklore, blending pagan spring customs with modern entertainment.
Key moments to know
Day 1Apr 30Approximate
Walpurgis Night Opening Ceremony
Attendees see the starting bonfire, watch live music and daredevil shows, and join in the spring celebration as darkness falls.
How to show up well
respectful presence
Dress for the setting
Comfortable walk/hiking shoes for the mountain environment
Respect local boundaries
This is a festive folk event. Visitors are encouraged to respect local traditions (e.g. costumed participants)...
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Apr 30, 2026
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City / Area
Thale
Eastern Germany
Cost
€27 - €44
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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