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Historical city tour with traditional Berlin figures on the mysticism of Walpurgis Night

"The Witches Go to the Brocken" From "Faust I" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 1808.


Walpurgis Night heralds the arrival of summer. It has a long and storied history in Berlin. This theatrical tour vividly portrays the origins of the festival in Berlin through historical figures. It's the perfect introduction to the magic of Walpurgis Night.

On this guided tour, visitors are captivated by the Berlin night watchman Frederik Kröger from the Nikolai Quarter and the renowned Berlin alchemist Leonhard Thurneysser, who transports them back to the time of old Berlin. Along the way, on the uncertain path of the magical Walpurgis Night, they encounter other figures from a bygone era. Walpurgis Night Hear from a druid about the mythological significance of Walpurgis Night.

Goethe immortalized it in world literature through his works. Berlin has its own legends and stories about this ancient festival. Discover where the Berlin witches gather on Walpurgis Night, for whom the ride on their broomsticks to Blocksberg is too far. Immerse yourself in the magic of Walpurgis Night on this journey into the past, through a theatrical performance based on literary works by Shakespeare and Goethe.

You are welcome to attend this extraordinary Walpurgis Night event in appropriate Walpurgis costume.


  • This open city tour is exclusively in German.
  • You can also book it as a private tour on other dates and in other languages in the office.
Registration and confirmation only; please provide a callback number. Tel.: +49 30 34 78 74 07, epost@baerentouren.de

Special dates by arrangement.

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April 2026
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