Overview

• Tens of thousands are expected to attend Walpurgisnacht events in the Harz region, celebrating the ancient tradition of welcoming spring.
• Thale’s Hexentanzplatz will host the largest event, the 'Nacht der Nächte,' with performances by artists including Jeanette Biedermann.
• Bad Grund’s Hübichenstein will feature an open-air theater production with pyrotechnics, live music, and dance against a dramatic natural backdrop.
• Early events include a torchlight hike in Altenau and a guided tour on witches and legends in Wernigerode, with main festivities set for April 30.
• Accommodation in key towns is scarce, and visitors are advised to seek lodging in less frequented areas of the Harz Mountains.