On a weekend in Blankenburg, a collection of cosplayers gathered at the historic local railway station to host a themed sci-fi parade.
The event, dubbed “Die Galaxis kommt nach Blankenburg!”, featured participants dressed as iconic characters from the Star Wars universe alongside figures like E.T., drawing crowds to the pre-Christmas market and station backdrop. GosdschanFotografie reported that planning for the gathering began months prior in private workshops, culminating in two full days of costumed parades and public photo opportunities.
Organizers and participants spent Saturday and Sunday moving around the railway station grounds, utilizing both the outdoor historic facade and an indoor space set up with a galactic backdrop. Stephan Nickell helped coordinate the event alongside local helpers, working alongside visiting cosplayers who travelled to the Harz region for the weekend meetings.
- The weekend cosplay gathering took place around the historic railway station in Blankenburg, featuring characters from Star Wars and other sci-fi properties.
- Participants utilized both outdoor architectural backdrops and indoor themed areas for public photo sessions across two days.
“Danke an euch Cosplayerinnen und Cosplayer, für die Zeit, die ihr in eure Kostüme gesteckt habt, für eure Anreise und dafür, dass ihr euch immer wieder Zeit für Gespräche und Fotos genommen habt,” organizers shared in the review of the weekend, as reported by GosdschanFotografie.
Throughout Saturday and Sunday, costumed participants including Jedi, stormtroopers, Darth Vader, and an R2-D2 unit moved in formation around the station grounds. The historic venue provided a distinct visual contrast against the science-fiction costumes, particularly on the platform where the station sign reads “Blankenburg (Harz)”.
Inside the station building, a dedicated space featured a luminous space background where visitors could step into the scene alongside the costumed characters. This indoor setup allowed guests who did not wear costumes to participate directly in the commemorative photographs taken throughout the two-day gathering.
Stephan Nickell was specifically noted by GosdschanFotografie for his role in preparing the pre-Christmas market and the accompanying cosplay meeting.
“Es hat mir viel bedeutet, dieses Wochenende mit euch zu teilen,” organizers stated, emphasizing the communal aspect of the gathering at the railway station.
