Elaborately Carved Krampus Masks, © Tirol Werbung/Lea Neuhauser
Elaborately Carved Krampus Masks, © Tirol Werbung/Lea Neuhauser

Sellroan Tuifl Run and Saint Nicholas Parade

Sellrain, 02.12.2023

The tradition of "Tuiflgian", as Krampus Runs are known in Sellrain Valley, had disappeared for many years before being revived by locals in 2004. Today, the "Sellroan Tuifl Run" and the arrival of Saint Nicholas are annual highlights.

In Tirol, Christmas season brings not only St. Nicholas, the bearer of gifts, but also "Krampus", “Passen” and "Perchten”—or simply “Tuifl” (translating to ‘devil’), as they are called in Sellrain Valley to the west of Tirol’s capital Innsbruck. Whatever these figures are called, they are the darker sides of Saint Nicholas, who appear to mete out punishments for misdeeds of the past year. Large, foreboding, black-clad and antlers on their heads, these devilish figures will roam the streets of the village center of Sellrain on December 02, 2023 from 6:00pm onwards. One hour earlier, at 5:00pm, St. Nicholas will arrive at Melach-Arena in Sellrain. Suited in red, St. Nicholas and his entourage of angels brings sweet gifts to the well-behaved little girls and boys. After the parade and the Tuifl Run, signature dishes and hot drinks are available in the heated “Tuifl” marquee on the sports field.

In Tirol, Christmas season brings not only St. Nicholas, the bearer of gifts, but also "Krampus", “Passen” and…

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The Sellroan Tuifl Run, © Tirol Werbung/Bernhard Aichner
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02.12.2023

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6181 Sellrain

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