If you love Halloween, or just enjoy a creepy and spooky atmosphere, then you should definitely not miss these places. The best Halloween party awaits you there!
Halloween is just around the corner, so we are already looking at where the best prospects are Halloween party. With promising mythology, culture and spooky celebrations, this selection of destinations offers the best of Halloween celebrations.
Where is the best Halloween party?
Braşov, Romania
The city of Braşov in the heart of Transylvania is famous as the home of the (fictional) Count Dracula. In addition, the country is known for its picturesque medieval towns and Gothic castles. One of the most beautiful is the Bran Castle, where Vlad the Impaler - who is said to be the inspiration for Bram Stoker's Dracula - is said to have lived for a time. Or you can even book a night tour and spend the evening celebrating Halloween in the castle.
Paris, France
Paris may be a city of light, but it also has its dark side. This one is most notable for Halloween. Everything from extravagant events at Disneyland to tours of eerie city sights such as the Gothic Saint-Jacques tower.
New Orleans, USA
New Orleans is largely known for its eccentric carnival celebrations. Even in the case of Halloween. The city is famous for its rich history, which includes many scary stories and legends. Experience a spooky guided tour of the French Quarter and voodoo shops, or visit one of the street parties such as the famous Krewe of Boo.
Oaxaca, Mexico
Although Day of the Dead is celebrated a day later, Mexico is also number one for Halloween. Día de los Muertos on the second day of November makes for a real little celebration. This is a famous Mexican tradition of celebrating departed souls returning to earth to visit their loved ones. There is no shortage of candles, flowers and imaginative costumes with which people celebrate this very special day.
Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Halloween in Northern Ireland is something special thanks to Londonderry's enchanting Halloween Festival. This is one of the biggest Halloween parades in Europe, with fireworks, street parades and colorful events taking over the city for a week.
Salem, USA
Salem, Massachusetts, became famous for its witch trials in the 17th century. These processes served as inspiration to American playwright Arthur Miller in writing his seminal play The Crucible. Today, the city is full of museums and memorials to women who lost their lives during witch hunts. In October, Salem hosts its annual Psychic Fair and Witchcraft Expo, culminating in the Salem Witches' Halloween Ball.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Half an hour's drive from Edinburgh is the 13th-century Dalhousie Castle Hotel, which is said to be haunted to this day. The Gray Lady with a tragic fate is said to have lived here for a time, which still haunts visitors here to this day. Sir Alexander Ramsay, who was starved to death by the then owner of the castle in 1342, is said to have been one of the deceased residents. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, visitors report unexplained furniture moving, mystical hands, disturbing noises and unexplained footsteps.
