Devilish traditions: Perchten and Krampus runs in the Mostviertel

Devilish traditions: Perchten and Krampus runs in the Mostviertel

The Mostviertel awakens the custom to live: from mid-November the Perchten and Krampus runs are in full swing. In this region, which is known for their lively Advent season, the creepy figures move through the streets and bring both locals and tourists an exciting experience. These events are an integral part of the Christmas tradition and are very popular.

One of the main goals of these runs is to entertain both children and adults, while the glares of the masks and the sounds of the bells create a captivating ambience. "Loud bellbimmin, swaths of smoke and creepy figures are going around in the last months of the year and teaching young and old. Well-known Perchten and Krampus groups, such as the Ötscherteufel from Gaming or the Mostviertel Grom devils, provide fiery entertainment. The perch runs in our region are a real crowd pull Tourism, Andreas Purt.

diverse events in Advent

The many events during this time are a highlight in the Advent calendar of the Mostviertel. The perch groups have already prepared thoroughly for their appearances. Particularly noteworthy is the group of Ötscherteufel, which organizes two significant events in Gaming: first at the flaming karta thousand Christmas on November 30th and then when it comes to wintering on the Umberg on January 5. The chairman Hermann Reiter jun. emphasizes the cultural meaning of this tradition: "Above all, the second appointment has a special meaning for us, since we want to maintain the old tradition of the Perchten."

Another highlight is the Krampus spectacle in Wieselburg. On Saturday, November 23, 850 Krampusse and witches from 36 different groups will be presented at the exhibition center. "In addition to the imposing show, there will be their own children's area where the youngest can go with the Krampus," explains organizer Marcel Wondraczek. In addition, various culinary delights are offered at the street food corner, which makes the entire event a seductive experience.

appointments for the Perchten and Krampus runs

Here are some of the upcoming events in the Mostviertel:

• 22. November: Perchtenlauf at Ebersdorfer See
• 23. November: The Krampus spectacle Wieselburg
• 23. November: Perchtenlauf in Traisen
• 23. November: Krampus run Amstetten
• 24. November: Perchtenlauf as part of the Türnitz mountain magic
• 30. November: Perchtenlauf at the flaming karta -thousand Christmas
• 30. November: Krampus run Hausmening
• 30. November and December 1: Christmas market with Perchtenshow, Franzhausen
• 30. November: Krampus run of the Mitterbacher Means devils
• 30. November: Krampus run in St. Aegyd
• 6. December: Mostviertler Krampus spectacle in Gresten
• 6. December: Nikolaus & Perchtenlauf in Rabenstein an der Pielach
• 6. December: Nikolauskirtag with Krampus hype in Hollenstein an der Ybbs
• 6. December: Krampus hype in Scheibbs
• 7. December: 42. Krampus driveway Seitenstetten
• 7. December: ferschnitzer Nacht der Perchten
• 7. December: Perchtenlauf The Kogl-Teufel in Annaberg
• 8. December: 32. Perchtenlauf of Club89, Wall near Amstetten
• 14. December: Perchtenlauf near the Hengstberg
• 5. January 2025: Winter outer out of the "Ötscherteufeln" in Gaming

For more information about these events and the exciting traditions of the Mostviertel, visit Mostviertel.at .