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Hamburg celebrates a quiet Halloween: Police ensure security!
The Hamburg police reported a quiet Halloween night on October 31, 2025, with a strong security presence.
Hamburg celebrates a quiet Halloween: Police ensure security!
Halloween night in Hamburg this year brought a pleasant surprise for everyone who loves the festival. The Hamburg police said that the night was characterized by calm and peaceful coexistence. Despite the strong presence of law enforcement in the districts of Harburg, Billstedt, Wilhelmsburg and Steilshoop, things remained largely peaceful. While police recorded Halloween pranks like egg throwing, there were no major riots or riots, which was a relief for residents. This is particularly noteworthy as preparations in advance were intensified due to the riots of recent years.
The phenomenon of Halloween, also known as All Hallows' Eve, is a celebration full of customs and traditions in many parts of the world. It is celebrated annually on October 31st and marks the eve of All Saints Day, which is observed on November 1st. Festive activities range from trick-or-treating to costume parties to spooky decorations and pumpkin cutting. These customs have their roots in ancient Celtic harvest festivals associated with beliefs in spirits and the afterlife.
The police in Hamburg paid particular attention to security on Halloween night after violent clashes had repeatedly occurred in the past. The emergency services were equipped with drones and mobile camera masts to detect possible crimes early and prevent large gatherings. This happened against the backdrop of riots being frequently reported in German cities on the nights around Halloween, particularly in Hamburg, Berlin and North Rhine-Westphalia. In Hamburg last year, hundreds turned out to stop riots and water cannons were used to bring the clashes under control.
A quiet evening for the fire department and police
The fire department was also able to report a quiet evening. Although they had to put out a few burning garbage cans that may have been intentionally set on fire, overall the rest remained calm. This quiet Halloween night in Hamburg represents a contrast to the dramatic events of the recent past and gives hope that the community will increasingly focus on peaceful and happy celebrations.
Looking at the traditions of Halloween, it can be seen that the celebrations are not only fun, but also a time of remembrance of the deceased, as is practiced in many cultures. In the USA, for example, a record amount of around 12.2 billion dollars was spent on Halloween events and products in 2023. This economic dimension of the festival becomes increasingly important as people decorate their homes with spooky decorations and choose creative costumes. Another interesting aspect is that some Christian communities combine Halloween with “Harvest Festivals” or “Reformation Day” celebrations to give the festival a solemn and peaceful setting.
Overall, Halloween night 2025 in Hamburg was characterized by the preventive measures taken by the police and the responsible behavior of the celebrants and gives hope for future, peaceful celebrations.