Halloween trip ideas for young children
Halloweenn, naturally! | 0-7 years
We head to southern Moselle this autumn half term! Vibrant landscapes await, with plenty of trails to explore, exceptional fauna to spot, and hidden gems to discover... An incredible destination where the weird and wonderful come out to play during Halloween season.
Halloween fun for all the family
Louise, Ethan and their two children chose Center Parcs - Le Domaine des 3 Forêts as their base for a short break in Moselle, a unique natural setting for some family fun. It has several aces up its sleeve: “It’s super convenient as we have everything we need to enjoy our stay right here”, explains Ethan.
And there are plenty of unique things to do nearby: “The evening we arrived, the whole family rode the Abreschviller forest ghost train, just 15 minutes from our lodge. It was our first time doing anything like that. The children loved it”.
Just hours earlier, they enjoyed another unique experience, the Saint-Louis Arzviller inclined plane. A descent of almost 45 metres on Europe’s largest boat lift. Stunning!
Night of horror at the forest train
Inclined plane Saint-Louis Arzviller
Will you dare to save the Kingdom of Sainte-Croix?
That morning, visitors discovered a park transformed by the magic of Halloween. Under the spell of Tissandra, the Wind Witch, 15,000 illuminated pumpkins lined the paths, while costumed performers brought the five worlds to life: the Strange Circus, the Forbidden Forest, the Pumpkin Farm, the Skeleton World, and the Witches’ Village. “The skeletons actually moved!” exclaimed six-year-old Emma, still amazed by the shows and wandering performances of the day.
Mum Louise has one wish: to come back next year. “Théo was entranced by the whole spectacle! And that’s really quite rare (laughs)!” Later that evening, the Théo in question also sampled and enjoyed local specialities at Restaurant Auberge de la Forêt, in the charming small town of Saint-Quirin.
Halloween at Sainte-Croix Park
Auberge de la Forêt restaurant
A life in glass
On the final day of their getaway, the children were amazed to learn how Christmas baubles are made at Lehrer Crystal Glassworks. Glass blowers offered demonstrations and shared their unique expertise.
After the tour, Théo knew one thing for sure: “When I grow up, I want to be a glass blower!” But before that, there’s time for a final afternoon of fun in the pools and flumes of Aquamundo at Center-Parcs before returning home with plenty of happy memories.
Beasts & Witches in South Moselle
HALLOWEEN FESTIVITIES FOR ALL THE FAMILY
The Beasts & Witches festival offers a rich and varied programme, perfect for an exciting family outing.
More Beasts & Witches ideas
Looking for trip ideas your family will love this autumn half term?
Discover a multitude of family activities perfect for the little ones at the Bêtes et Sorcières (Beasts and Witches) festival in Moselle! Whether travelling with family or young children, there are plenty of fun things to do! If you’re asking yourself “what can I do in Moselle?” or “what can I do with young children or toddlers?”, our selection of events guarantees magical and unforgettable moments.