Walpurgis Osterode am Harz – City Tour
Spooky Walpurgis City Tour through Osterode's historical murder cases – Centered around Greta Mankopf
About Walpurgis City Tour Osterode
Walpurgis as a Cultural-Historical Tour
The Walpurgis City Tour Osterode am Harz offers an unusual accent in the southern Harz Walpurgis calendar. While Bad Sachsa, Bad Lauterberg, Bad Grund, and Walkenried celebrate on April 30th with theater, live music, fire shows, and disco Walpurgis parties, Osterode offers a cultural-historical city tour that delves into the dark chapters of the city's history.
Historical Murder Cases and Greta Mankopf
At the heart of the tour is the story of the mysterious Greta Mankopf, whose fate shapes Osterode's city chronicle. In addition, other historical murder cases, witch trials, and unsolved crimes in Osterode's history are covered. The topics are prepared using historically sound sources and placed in the context of their respective eras.
Theatrical Staging
Unlike purely historical tours, the Walpurgis City Tour incorporates theatrical staging: actors embody historical figures at significant locations, atmospheric lighting, and musical accompaniment enhance the Walpurgis character. The tour typically lasts around 90 to 120 minutes.
Meeting Point and Route
The meeting point is usually the Market Square (Marktplatz) or the Kornmarkt in Osterode's old town. The route covers several historical sites – the Town Hall, Market Church, former courthouse, old residential buildings – and concludes with a convivial gathering in an Osterode restaurant.
Walpurgis City Tour Osterode — edition 2026
Walpurgis City Tour 2026
The 2026 edition continues the tradition of the theatrically staged cultural-historical guided tour. The exact meeting point, precise time, and route will be announced by VTM Osterode in good time on the event page.
Programme Walpurgis City Tour Osterode 2026
Program Structure
- Evening, Meeting Point – Market Square or Kornmarkt Osterode
- Welcome – Introduction to the Walpurgis theme and the historical background of the city tour
- Stations – Several significant historical locations in the old town
- Theatrical Staging – Actors embody historical figures
- Greta Mankopf – Central station dedicated to the story of the mysterious Osterode resident
- Conclusion – Social gathering in an Osterode restaurant
Highlights Walpurgis City Tour Osterode 2026
- Cultural-historical Walpurgis alternative in the western Harz
- Theatrically staged city tour
- The story of the mysterious Greta Mankopf
- Historical murder cases and witch trials
- Suitable for adults and teenagers aged 14 and over
Prices Walpurgis City Tour Osterode 2026
Practical information — Walpurgis City Tour Osterode
Getting There
Meeting point in Osterode's old town, usually at the Market Square. Arrival via B498 and A7. Parking available in the parking garages of Osterode's city center. Train connection to Osterode station.
Tickets
Advance sale via VTM Osterode. Limited number of participants, early booking recommended.
On Site
Tour on the evening of April 30th, duration approximately 90 to 120 minutes. Sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing recommended. Suitable for adults and teenagers aged 14 and over, not recommended for younger children.
Accommodation
Hotels and guesthouses in Osterode am Harz, further accommodation options in the western Harz region.
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