Name: 4th Ghost Day at Posterstein Castle 2026
Start: 2026-10-31T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-31T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Museum Burg Posterstein

Ghost Day Posterstein

About Ghost Day Posterstein

The Ghost Day at Posterstein Castle attracts families and horror fans to the historic moated castle in the Altenburger Land district on Halloween. During the day, a family program on superstition in history (puzzle trail based on real criminal cases from the castle's courtroom), in the evening an exclusive spooky reading in the historic council chamber with classics of the horror genre.

Dates 31 Oct — 31 Oct 2026

Venue Posterstein (16077)

Prices Up to 15.00€

Status —

Edition 2026

Ghost Day Posterstein — edition 2026

The 4th Ghost Day at Posterstein Castle 2026 takes place on Saturday, October 31st. During the day (11:00 AM–4:30 PM), a family program with a puzzle trail on historical criminal cases, in the evening (8:00 PM) an exclusive spooky reading in the council chamber with classics of the horror genre.

As in previous years, Halloween provides the framework for the double program: in the afternoon, a publicly accessible family offering, and in the evening, a literary treat for a select audience. Both formats have been a firm part of the museum's annual program since 2023.

Highlights Ghost Day Posterstein 2026

Puzzle trail based on real castle records
Halloween trail to Nöbdenitz
Spooky reading in the historic courtroom
Program for families and adults simultaneously

Programme Ghost Day Posterstein 2026

Saturday, October 31, 2026 — Posterstein Castle

11:00 AM–4:30 PM — Family Program "Superstition in History"
Puzzle trail through the castle, based on real historical criminal cases from the council chamber
Encounters with figures from the castle's history: the offended neighbor, the robbed farmer, the alleged witch
Halloween trail to Nöbdenitz for families after the castle puzzle
8:00 PM — Exclusive Spooky Reading in the Historic Council Chamber
Reading by Ronny Ristok and Franziska Huberty from classics of the horror genre
Admission €15 with welcome drink
Advance booking by phone at +49 34496 22595 (limited seats)

Current information at burg-posterstein.de.

Prices Ghost Day Posterstein 2026

Family program: regular museum admission. Spooky reading: €15 with welcome drink, advance booking required at +49 34496 22595.

Practical information

Practical information — Ghost Day Posterstein

Getting There

By car via the A4 (Schmölln exit) and the B7. Parking directly at the castle. By train: Regional train to Schmölln or Altenburg, then bus to Posterstein.

Admission

Ghost Day family program: regular museum admission, no advance booking required. Evening spooky reading: €15 with welcome drink, advance booking required at +49 34496 22595.

Tip

Bring comfortable shoes for the Halloween trail. Costumes are welcome — many families come in costume.

A Moated Castle in Altenburger Land

Posterstein Castle is located in the Sprottental valley in the Altenburger Land district, on the border with Saxony. First documented in 1191, it is one of the best-preserved castle complexes in East Thuringia. In the 14th and 15th centuries, it was the seat of justice — negotiations, convictions, and occasional executions took place in the historic council chamber. The museum uses this past for the Ghost Day: a family program that combines real historical criminal cases with superstition, legends, and Halloween atmosphere.

Daytime — Family Program on Superstition

From 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM, families explore the castle on a puzzle trail. At various stations, visitors encounter historical figures — the offended neighbor, the robbed farmer, the alleged witch — and learn about the real criminal cases handed down from the castle. The superstition of the 16th and 17th centuries is embedded in the actual court records found in the museum's archive. It's family history to be explored at your own pace, without registration.

Evening — Spooky Reading in the Council Chamber

On the evening of October 31st, starting at 8:00 PM, an exclusive spooky reading will take place in the castle's historic courtroom. Ronny Ristok and Franziska Huberty will read from classics of the horror genre — Poe, Hoffmann, chilling tales of the Black Romantic movement. Admission is €15, including a welcome drink. Advance booking by phone is required (limited seats) at +49 34496 22595.

Halloween Trail to Nöbdenitz

After the castle puzzle, families can follow the Halloween trail to neighboring Nöbdenitz, where Halloween is celebrated on a larger scale — pumpkin competition, children's program, costume parade. The combination of Posterstein's history and Nöbdenitz's Halloween staging makes the day a regional experience.

The Museum as Organizer

The Posterstein Castle Museum is one of the most dedicated small museums in East Thuringia and runs a highly regarded blog (blog.burg-posterstein.de) about the stories and backgrounds of the castle collection. Ghost Day has been a regular fixture in the annual program since 2023.