With the arrival of the spooky season, Witches, ghosts, and goblins get ready to scare and get candy. Other countries may not celebrate Halloween as the US does, but they have their own unique ways of celebrating and they can be just as spooky.
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If you want to be in Mexico to celebrate Day of the Dead, or want to visit some spooky castles in Europe, our list of Halloween hotspots will have you howling with delight.
Dublin, Ireland
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Many call Ireland the ‘Birthplace of Halloween’ as it originated over 2,000 years ago in Ireland as a pagan celebration. So, it is no wonder that the country’s capital Dublin, knows how to celebrate the creepy holiday. Check out the Bram Stoker Festival, the author of Dracula. Walk along with a ghost and ghoul parade. Visit the mummies at St. Michan’s Church, or walk the streets to discover the city’s secret tales of terror.
Transylvania, Romania
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Transylvania is a famous place because of the legendary vampire Count Dracula. It is the best place to go for Halloween. Visit the creepy Bran Castle, the castle that inspired Dracula’s castle, or check out the fortification of Sighisoara, the home of Vlad the Impaler. Get scared with a night time tour of the castle with actors dressed up as the famous count.
Mexico City, Mexico
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Among the several travel destinations this year, one of the most unique is Mexico City. It’s because of what Mexico City has to offer for Halloween. Mexico City is one of the best places in the world to experience the Day of the Dead Celebration. It takes place every year from October 31 through November 2. Each year, around 3 million people travel to Mexico City to experience this spectacular event. The streets are decorated with vibrant colors and parades. You’ll see hundreds of decorated sugar skulls, and tons of delicious pan de muerto. To celebrate the death of loved ones, people build elaborate altars and decorate the streets with colorful decorations. During this period, death is celebrated. It’s a fascinating and beautiful combination of culture and celebration in Mexico. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this festival.
Kawasaki, Japan
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Although Obon, a celebration in August, is a way for locals to remember and honor their ancestors, it isn’t a true equivalent to Halloween. Obon does, however, allow for some Halloween-like festivities. Unusual for a city whose locals celebrate Obon, Kawasaki hosts Japan’s largest Halloween parade! On the last Sunday of October, the streets of Kawasaki are filled with thousands of ghouls, goblins and other spooky characters along with food stalls, bars and live entertainment.
Chichicastenango, Guatemala
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Chichicastenango, Guatemala, might not be one of the first places you think of for Halloween celebrations, but we promise you will not regret going. The small town of Chichicastenango comes alive during the Day of the Dead celebrations. See the parades and people in colorful costumes. Visit the cemetery and see locals set up flowers and candles on the graves of their loved ones. While you are there be sure to try fiambre, a Guatemalan dish prepared specifically for this holiday.
London, England
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Every traveler should have London on their travel bucket lists. Autumn is a bone-chilling time of year with London hosting some of the spookiest Halloween activities in the world. Every ghost and ghouls will be hunting them during this time of the year. Watch out for the Tower of London Ghost Tours as they will bring you face to face with the Tower’s terrifying history along with some of London’s other scariest attractions like the chilling London Dungeon which fully embraces the spirit of the spooky season.
Hong Kong, China
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Would you like to do something a little more unconventional this Halloween? If so, visit Hong Kong. There, you can experience an intriguing combination of ancient Chinese traditions and modern-day horror. Between haunted houses and ghost tours to haunted events at Hong Kong Disneyland, Halloween in Hong Kong is a frightful festival that will leave you quaking in your boots. Additionally, you will find a myriad of horror-themed parties and parades around the city to help you get in the Halloween spirit!
Edinburgh, Scotland
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The combination of history and myth makes this city a great place to visit during this time of year. There are plenty of opportunities for creepy activities including ghost tours, haunted castles, and spooky graveyards. After spending the day exploring the creepy side of the city, visitors can enjoy the nightlife and dance until dawn.
Sydney, Australia
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Sydney is often overlooked as a Halloween hotspot, but it is a city full of Halloween spirit. Walk through Sydney’s haunted themed streets and take in the amazing views of the Sydney Harbor and famous landmarks. Visit the annual Halloween event at Luna Park called Halloscream, where you can meet and take photos with actors in scary costumes. Also, The Rocks has old cobblestone streets where you can take a Halloween ghost tour that features Sydney’s haunted history.
Paris, France
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Halloween in Paris. It may be called the city of romance, but when it comes to Halloween, Paris has some tricks up its sleeve. From Disneyland Halloween parties to ghost tours in the catacombs, to creepy crawly cemetery tours – including the world famous Pere Lachaise – and the most perfect ambience for Halloween, Paris has you covered for spook-tacular Halloweening. With the spookiest of buildings and most terrifying of back stories, Halloween in Paris is a must.
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