Walpurgis in Wolfshagen im Harz

Walpurgis in the Harz Mountains

Walpurgis Night, from April 30th to May 1st, is one of the most defining festival traditions in the Harz Mountains. Legend and folklore connect the Brocken mountain with the witches' gathering, and the region has used this narrative for decades to host folk festivals that vary greatly in size, style, and effort. Wolfshagen im Harz, a district of the town of Langelsheim, has developed into one of the most famous venues — not least because of the Wolfshäger Hexenbrut, which is considered a fixture in the Harz Mountains.

Children's Walpurgis in the Afternoon

The Wolfshöhe festival grounds open in the afternoon with its own program block for families. Starting at 3 PM, the Wolfshäger Minibrut will present witch costumes and small dances, alongside magic tricks, face painting, and hands-on activities. This provides an accessible entry point to the Walpurgis tradition, engaging even younger children.

Evening Program with Witch Show and Fire Spectacle

In the evening, the Wolfshäger Hexenbrut takes over the stage. The group is considered the most famous witch formation in the Harz Mountains and delivers a staged show that combines music, choreography, and traditional witch symbolism. DJ Dominic Grains and Milla Pink will be playing, and the fire spectacle Tales of Fire creates visual accents with fire performers, flame choreography, and pyrotechnics.

Midnight: Arrival of the May Queen

The highlight of Walpurgis Night is the arrival of the May Queen at midnight. With light staging and music, the transition into May is celebrated, symbolically ending the witches' reign. Wolfshagen thus integrates into the Walpurgis narrative that has been cultivated for centuries.

Wolfshagen and the Harz Foreland

Wolfshagen is located in the southwestern Harz foreland and belongs to the town of Langelsheim. With the Innerste reservoir and its hiking trails, the town is a popular excursion destination, receiving additional attention through Walpurgis Night. The festival, with free admission, attracts thousands of visitors from the region and surrounding cities every year.