Innsbruck Krampus and Perchten Runs
Perchten- und Krampuseinzüge Innsbruck47°16′ N 11°24′ EFolk customNov 29, 2026Seasonal
Innsbruck's Krampus and Perchten runs bring shaggy, masked figures through four parts of the city in late November and early December, and they suit adults and older children who want to see a living Alpine custom up close, though they are loud and meant to frighten. In 2026 the Bergweihnacht organizer lists runs on 29 November in Igls, 3 December in the Old Town, 6 December at Hungerburg and 7 December on Maria-Theresien-Straße.
Dates and hours
- November 29, 2026 to December 7, 2026Confirmedsourcechecked Oct 10, 2026
In Tyrol the Krampus walks with St Nicholas in early December, and the Perchten belong to an older winter custom that the organizer traces to pre-Christian times. The organizer describes them as shaggy figures who rattle loudly through the streets and pull faces at the crowd.
Runners come close to onlookers and some may brush past or touch people. Keep children who might panic well back from the route, and walk away if anyone in your group is frightened. You can refuse to be touched by stepping back behind the front row, and the runners move on.
For a gentler first look, go to Igls on 29 November, where St Nicholas arrives at 17:00 before the Krampus run starts at 17:45. The Old Town run on 3 December takes the figures through the narrow lanes around the Golden Roof, where there is little room to step aside.
Worth knowing
- Keep phones and bags close; runs draw tight crowds after dark.
- Check the organizer's page in late November for any change to the times.
Quick answers about Innsbruck Krampus and Perchten Runs
When are the Krampus runs in Innsbruck in 2026?
The Bergweihnacht organizer lists four Krampus and Perchten runs in Innsbruck in 2026: 29 November in Igls from 17:45, 3 December in the Old Town at 18:30, 6 December at Hungerburg from 17:00 and 7 December on Maria-Theresien-Straße at 18:00.
Are Krampus runs safe for children?
Krampus runs are meant to frighten, and runners come close to the crowd. Keep small children well back from the route and leave if a child becomes upset.
When is Innsbruck Krampus and Perchten Runs?
Innsbruck Krampus and Perchten Runs takes place four runs between the end of November and the first week of December, in the evening from about 17:00. The next dates we have are November 29, 2026 to December 7, 2026, confirmed.
What are the opening hours of Innsbruck Krampus and Perchten Runs?
Innsbruck Krampus and Perchten Runs is open igls on 29 November from 17:45, the Old Town on 3 December at 18:30, Hungerburg on 6 December from 17:00 and Maria-Theresien-Straße on 7 December at 18:00.
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