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Salzburg Krampus & Perchten Runs 2026/27

When
Individual 2026/27 runs are published separately. Confirm the route and time before travelling; the first currently listed run near Salzburg is in Viehhausen on 27 November, while Perchten traditions continue to Epiphany.
Where
Dom- & Residenzplatz and surrounding villages
Price
Free to watch street runs; some events ticketed
Date provisional. Individual 2026/27 runs are published separately. Confirm the route and time before travelling; the first currently listed run near Salzburg is in Viehhausen on 27 November, while Perchten traditions continue to Epiphany.
Hohensalzburg Fortress above the Salzburg Altstadt at golden hour

Photo: Erik Odiin · Unsplash License

About

Each winter Salzburg's Old Town and surrounding villages host fearsome Krampus runs (around St Nicholas, Dec 5–6) and, later, Perchten runs that drive out winter's spirits. Costumed, bell-clad demons parade through the streets in one of the Alps' most striking living traditions.

Highlights

  • Masked, bell-laden Krampus demons accompanying St Nicholas
  • Perchten runs to expel winter's evil spirits over the holidays
  • Separately announced runs in the city and surrounding villages

Practical tips

  • Stand back from the route — Krampus may swipe with switches at the crowd
  • Bring younger children only to family-friendly Nikolaus runs
  • Check salzburg.info for the season's confirmed run dates and locations

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