Kostümierte Figur mit gehörntem Kopf und weißem Bart trägt ein schwarzes, zotteliges Fell und kniet auf einer Straße bei Nacht.

Between good & evil: The Krampuses are coming!

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Kostümierte Figur mit gehörntem Kopf und weißem Bart trägt ein schwarzes, zotteliges Fell und kniet auf einer Straße bei Nacht.
Zwei Schokoladenfiguren in weihnachtlicher Verpackung stehen auf grünem Moos. Links ein Nikolaus, rechts ein Krampus mit roten Details. Im Hintergrund unscharf ein Pilz.

When a muffled ringing sounds in the distance and dark figures slowly approach with dragging steps and long willow routes, the blood freezes in the veins of young and old alike. Because then the time has come - the Krampuses are coming. With terrifying larvae (masks), smelly furs and impressive horns, they make even the odd adult feel queasy. The excitement is palpable, the adrenaline rushes through your veins and then they move on again and relief spreads all around - just gone well.

The tradition of the Krampus

The word Krampus comes from the word "Krampen", which means "claw" in Old High German and stands for something lifeless, dried up or withered. The Krampus is a monster-like figure that accompanies St. Nicholas and causes fear and terror. While St. Nicholas gives the good children plenty of presents, the Krampus frightens the less well-behaved children and is supposed to ensure that they do better next year.

Krampus - a special kind of experience

If you have never met a Krampus in your life, you should definitely not miss out on this spectacle. During your vacation in the Montafon, you can take the opportunity to experience this unforgettable and adrenaline-filled tradition.

Krampus runs in the Montafon

We have compiled a list of the best parades in the Montafon so that you don't miss out on them during your stay.

30.11.2019: Krampus procession Schruns-Tschagguns 17:00 - 21:00

On Saturday, November 23, you can experience the Krampus up close at the Krampus drive in Schruns-Tschagguns.

1.12.2019: St. Nicholas procession and Krampus run at the Advent market in Bartholomäberg 1.00 pm

The St. Nicholas procession and Krampus run at the traditional Advent market in Bartholomäberg takes place right outside your vacation home on the first Sunday in Advent. The children are presented with bags of goodies by St. Nicholas and Knecht Ruprecht.

7.12.2019: Klostertaler Krampus run 19:30 h

You also have the opportunity to experience the Krampuses live and up close at the 13th Klostertal Krampus Run in Klösterle.

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