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Walpurgisnacht

The night of the witches
Events
Contes
Cigognes en nocturne
Contes de nuit
Have you heard of Walpurgisnacht, the legendary night of the witches? During this strange night, it is said that "the pagan deities of spring spread out into nature to put an end to winter".

As the museum's alleyways light up at nightfall, immerse yourself in these ancestral rites linked to nature and discover the mysterious legends associated with them. Guided tours, folk dances, tales of black cats and other superstitions are on the program to ward off bad luck!
This event is available in
German
French
English
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Museum details

Address
Chemin du Grosswald
68190
Ungersheim
+33 3 89 74 44 74
Price
Free entry with the Museums-PASS-Musées
Dates
On 30 April 2024
Tuesday: 16:00-21:00

47.852640211521, 7.2872180714416

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