According to ancient customs, the Krampus is considered a demonic horror figure who accompanies Saint Nicholas during Advent as an evil adversary and punishes naughty children with his birch rod. During the Seefeld Advent programme, the traditional Krampus parade provides a real creepy moment. Equipped with fur robes, bells and eerie wooden masks, the Krampus embody an ancient eerie tradition in Tyrol...
On December 6, 2025, there will be a spooky spectacle in the Seefeld pedestrian zone. From 19:00, many Krampus groups from all over Austria, South Tyrol and Switzerland join forces to provide some truly spine-chilling moments.
Every year, guests and locals alike are delighted when the dark figures put this special custom on display in Seefeld. Younger visitors in particular can hardly wait for the Krampuses to leave their hiding places and reveal their larvae. But at the latest when the first muffled bells and the clicking of the rods can be heard at the Hotel Klosterbräu, even the last cheeky little one falls silent and gladly seeks shelter behind mom and dad or another strong companion. Because then the Tuifl and Krampus are on the loose in Seefeld!
Tradition with rod, measure and goal
Anyone who has ever experienced a Krampus run in Seefeld knows that things are a little more traditional here than at many other Krampus runs. Although Bengal fires are lit and small shows are put on, the Tuifl remain completely Krampus and sometimes reach for the rod to give the one or other brave and cheeky one. "Of course we don't hit them hard," explains Daniel (Danny) White, who has been organizing the Krampus drive in Seefeld for around 15 years. Everything has measure and purpose. "But the thrill should remain, especially for the teenage visitors: will Krampus catch me today or not?"
Groups from far away
30 groups participated in 2024, some coming from far away. So the Seefeld Kampustreiben not only enjoys an excellent reputation among guests, but also in Krampus circles.
Finale and after-show party in the Kurpark
The traditional finale of the Krampus run takes place in the Kurpark Seefeld. There, the groups are introduced individually with a short performance. Afterwards, there is an after-show party with DJ music, food and drink, where nobody has to be scared anymore.
Organizer Danny White tells us more about Krampus, the tradition and the Krampus drive in Seefeld on our blog: blog.seefeld.com.
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