During the Walpurgisnacht Walpurgisnacht, or Walpurgis Night, is one of the names given to the night of April 30, the eve of Saint Walpurga's feast day that falls on May 1.

Walpurgis Night, a traditional holiday celebrated on April 30 in northern Europe and Scandinavia. In Sweden typical holiday activities include the singing of traditional spring folk songs and the …

Move over Halloween, it’s nearly time for Walpurgisnacht, Germany’s super-spooky night of the witches! For all those wondering, who on Earth was Saint Walpurga, and what’s the deal with …

Apr 29, 2024 · Celebrated on the night of April 30th and through May 1st, Walpurgisnacht has become an unofficial “Halloween 2” in Germany, where revelers dress in creepy costumes, …

In parts of Southern Germany, Walpurgisnacht is a night of pranks, like the old Trick part of Halloween’s “Trick or Treat”. Don’t be surprised to find your trashcans overturned in the …

Mar 30, 2025 · Walpurgisnacht, or Walpurgis Night, is a German holiday that likely originates in ancient times. It is celebrated on the eve of May 1st through the following night, at exactly the …

Apr 1, 2025 · Walpurgisnacht is one of Germany’s most unique and intriguing traditions. Also called Walpurgis Night or the Spring Festival Walpurgis Night, this event brings together …

Walpurgis Night, also known as Saint Walpurga's Eve and Walpurgisnacht, is the eve of the Christian feast day of Saint Walpurga, an 8th-century abbess in Francia, and is celebrated on …

Nov 21, 2024 · This night, steeped in folklore and mysticism, is known as Walpurgisnacht or the Night of the Witches. It’s a time when the veil between worlds feels thinner, the air hums with …

In Germany, Walpurgisnacht, the night from 30 April to 1 May, is the night when witches are reputed to hold a large celebration on the Brocken and await the arrival of spring.