Spöktober
The activities are many and some of them are scarier than others. Spöktober at Daftö takes place during the Swedish and Norwegian autumn holidays, Wednesday to Saturday weeks 40, 41 and 44.
During Spooktober, a thrilling activity programme awaits that will make even the bravest pirate shiver. If you stay for at least two nights, most activities are included. The remaining activities can be purchased by those who dare..
Most of the activities are carried out inside Daftöland and day visitors are also welcome to experience Spöktober activities with varying degrees of creepiness, fast-paced rides and games.
Autumn holiday accommodation and activities
Stay the way you prefer – in a cottage, at the hotel, or in your own motorhome or caravan at the campsite. To make the most of your visit, we recommend staying at least two nights so you have time to enjoy the amusement park, the Ghostparty at Packhuset, and a ride on the Ghost Train. If you stay for at least two nights, admission to Daftöland is included. Soon, you will be able to book tickets for Daftöland, the Ghost Train, and the Ghostparty. You can already book your accommodation today.
Autumn holiday activities in the amusement park
Several of Spöktober's activities take place inside Daftöland. Games in the Game Cave, meet ghost pirates, fast-paced rides on the attractions, face painting, horror movies in 4D, and ghost cellars. Recharge your batteries at Sockerbomben, which is open for ice cream, churros, and light meals. If you can't get enough of the spooky atmosphere, we recommend a ride on the Ghost Train. Tickets will be available soon.
The ghost train – for the bravest
For those who dare, a trip with the Ghost Train is recommended. The ghost train takes you on a tour around the facility that has been taken over by spooks, one creepier than the other. Welcome aboard....if you dare... Tickets will be available soon.
Ghostparty in Packhuset
During Spöktober, the pirates set up a ghost buffet and show in the Packhuset Restaurant. Welcome to enjoy the buffet, entertainment on stage and time with family and friends - one of the highlights of the autumn holidays! Tickets will be available soon.
Autumn vacation cozy in Strömstad
Combine the days at the resort with experiences inside Strömstad. In Strömstad there is a bowling alley for a fun time with the family. In addition, a skate park, so bring your skateboard and visit Strömstad's new hangout too. In the center you can also shop, have a coffee and stroll around during the day and then return to Daftö for Spökpartaj, Spöktåg and other activities during the afternoon and evening.
Halloween on Daftö with accommodation in a hotel, cottage or campsite
On Daftö we have chosen to gather Halloween activities over a period of three weeks and have named the concept Spöktober. The reason why it is weeks 40, 41 and 44 is because it is Norway and Sweden's autumn holiday weeks.
Book accommodation in Pirathotellet, a cottage or a camping site to secure your autumn holiday adventure too! The accommodation price includes entrance to the Daftöland amusement park with attractions, games, a haunted cellar, a horror film and ghost pirates.
Background on Halloween
Halloween has its origins in the Celtic festival of Samhain over 2000 years ago in Ireland, Scotland and parts of England. It was believed that the boundary between the world of the living and the world of the dead was thin on the night between October 31 and November 1.
When Christianity spread, the festival was linked to All Hallows' Day on November 1. The night before was called All Hallows’ Eve, which became the word Halloween.
Today, Halloween is celebrated in many parts of the world, often with a focus on masquerades, trick-or-treating, and spooky decorations. In Sweden, Halloween is a relatively new phenomenon but is becoming increasingly popular, especially among families with children.