Gelsenkirchen Approves New Halloween Horror Labyrinth After Two-Year Ban

Halloween enthusiasts in Gelsenkirchen can celebrate as the city has officially granted permission for a new horror labyrinth attraction. The popular event, which draws hundreds of curious visitors each evening, had been forced to shut down two years ago.

Previously, the massive spooky installation was set up in the garden behind the organizer's family home. However, local authorities prohibited the setup because the plot was classified as allotment garden land subject to strict special regulations that generally ban structural installations such as huts.

Marvin Lengk, the organizer behind the event who works professionally as a building cleaner, had to clear out the entire property alongside his Halloween troupe, bringing the elaborate scare nights to a complete halt for two years.

Determined to keep the tradition alive, the group relocated their operations a short distance away to a community garden featuring a clubhouse. With the new location approved by the city of Gelsenkirchen, the path is clear for the return of the interactive horror experience.

The newly authorized attraction will open its doors to the public starting Friday, October 23, through Sunday, October 25, welcoming visitors each evening beginning at 6:00 PM. Admission to the horror labyrinth is entirely free of charge.

Meanwhile, in separate economic developments concerning building cleaners across Germany, employers recently presented a wage proposal featuring a 3.4 percent pay increase over a 24-month contract period. The offer includes structured wage adjustments scheduled through 2025 and 2026, alongside specific minimum wage increases tailored to different performance groups within the industry.