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Old biscuit factory in Haarlem becomes haunted hotel for Halloween

The former De Volharding factory in Haarlem-Noord is being transformed into the Haunted Transue Hotel from October 28 to 31. Architect Adam Transue designed the attraction using recycled materials to provide an immersive Halloween experience for the public.

From October 28 to 31, the former De Volharding bread and biscuit factory in Haarlem-Noord will be transformed into the Haunted Transue Hotel. Architect Adam Transue, an American living in the Netherlands, created this large-scale haunted house as a creative outlet for his passion for Halloween. After previously hosting successful smaller events at his home on the Teslastraat, the growing interest forced him to seek a larger, more industrial venue to accommodate hundreds of visitors.

The haunted hotel experience features a fictional backstory involving a cursed room 13, complete with actors and interactive scares. To keep the project budget-friendly, Transue utilizes recycled materials such as cardboard and styrofoam collected from local businesses and online marketplaces. By repurposing waste into immersive decor, Transue aims to provide an entertaining and spooky experience for the Haarlem community, encouraging visitors to enjoy being frightened in a fun, theatrical environment.

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