Spooky Halloween in the Bachlanger Schlössle: The König family invites you!

Spooky Halloween in the Bachlanger Schlössle: The König family invites you!

Just before the climax of the Halloween festival, which is celebrated on October 31st, the anticipation of the spooky holiday can already be clearly felt. The Bachlanger Schlössle in Biberach offers a particularly inviting way to spend the evening of ghosts and ghosts. For ten years now, the König family has been transforming their home into a real spooky castle and inviting everyone to take part in the colorful and spooky goings-on. As usual, entry is free and the attractions leave nothing to be desired.

This year the theme is “The Last Kingdom”. Visitors can look forward to creepy clowns, scary skeletons, trolls, elves and warriors. A highlight is the appearance of Wolfram König, who walks across the grounds dressed as a Danish warrior. The preparation effort is considerable; Every year, Wolfram König invests around 2,500 euros in decoration, with construction starting in May. He built many of the impressive figures himself. “The children’s laughter is the best highlight for me,” enthuses the father, who is responsible for the entire project together with his wife Kim.

A big effort for a good cause

Kim König, who is responsible for the organization and communication with the authorities, emphasizes the high planning effort for the project. This effort bears fruit because the events are well known and attract large numbers of young and old. In addition, it is important to the König family to give something back. Every year, proceeds are donated to Radio 7 Drachenkinder, an organization that cares for children with cancer, disabilities and traumatized children. This combination of spooky fun and social engagement makes the event particularly valuable.

The Bachlanger Schlössle allows visitors to explore the scary house on two more days - Thursday and Friday. The idea behind Halloween, also known as All Hallows' Eve, has deeper roots, with origins stretching back to ancient Celtic harvest festivals such as Samhain, which celebrated the return of the spirits. In many Western countries, Halloween is associated with a variety of traditions, ranging from dressing up in scary costumes to collecting candy and lighting bonfires.

Traditions and contemporary customs

Halloween has changed a lot in recent years. The traditions are flourishing in North America, trick-or-treating became popular in the 1930s, and spending on the celebrations is exploding in the United States. In 2023, more than $12 billion is expected to be spent on decorations, costumes and candy. The Halloween season is full of visits to haunted houses and strolling through the evenings filled with spooky experiences. What is also important, however, is that for many Christians, Halloween is an opportunity to spread the faith, for example by distributing gospels along with candy.

Overall, the Halloween event in the Bachlanger Schlössle not only offers spooky entertainment, but also an opportunity to celebrate together and do good. It will be exciting to see what creative and spooky surprises the König family will come up with again this season and how the grandchildren will benefit from their commitment.

In any case, a visit can be worthwhile. If you want to know how to organize an evening full of horror, the events in Biberach are highly recommended. Further information can be found at My life in Cologne and for deeper insights into the traditions of Halloween Wikipedia.