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1. www.viennatimes.com › life-and-style › austriaAustria Krampus Celebrations: A Unique Winter Tradition

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   4 days ago · With a mixture of fear and fun, the Krampus celebrations reveal a holiday season that’s richer and more diverse than what most are used to, making it a truly unforgettable experience. Discover Austria's thrilling Krampus celebrations, a winter tradition that blends folklore, costumes, and festive frights in Alpine villages each December.

2. www.tripsavvy.com › krampus-parade-in-austriaAustria's Krampus Parade: The Complete Guide - TripSavvy

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   Sep 25, 2024 · The central event of Tyrol’s annual Krampus Festival mania is the Krampuslauf. This translates to Krampus Run but is now usually referred to in English as the Krampus Parade. In centuries past, the wintertime happening was a race in which entrants tried to outpace a runner dressed as Krampus.

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4. www.moonhoneytravel.com › krampuslauf-krampus-paradeWhat is a Krampuslauf (Krampus Parade) in Austria & Germany

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   2 days ago · A Krampuslauf (“Krampus Run”) is a performative procession of costumed Krampus, led by Saint Nicholas. Clad in nightmarish masks and furry costumes, Krampus characters create a nightmarish spectacle with erratic movements, melodramatic gestures, and loud clanging bells.

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5. allthingsgarmisch.com › what-is-a-krampuslaufWhat Is a Krampuslauf? All About the Bavarian Krampus Parades

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   May 29, 2024 · Learn More About Krampus, Krampuslauf, and How You Can Take Part This Holiday Season. A Krampuslauf is a cultural event that has gained more and more international recognition, with tourists—often American—flocking to Europe to experience their first “Krampus parade” or “Krampus run.”

6. www.german-way.com › krampus-the-christmas-devilKrampus, the Christmas Devil of Alpine Europe • The German ...

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   Dec 2, 2015 · The “show” is known as a Krampuslauf (Krampus run). Customs vary by locality, but the tradition goes back hundreds of years, and far, far beyond a mere lump of coal in a kid’s stocking.

7. paulmarina.com › krampus-paradesKrampus Parades Austria and Germany: What to Expect - Paulmarina

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   Nov 24, 2023 · In German, they are also known as Krampuslauf (translates Krampus run) or Krampusumzug (Krampus parade) Each village, town, and city organizes a Krampus run in the Austrian and German alps (and even beyond!) with some turning out larger and all the more spectacular every year.

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   What is the Krampuslauf?

   • The Krampuslauf is a traditional parade known in English as the Krampus Run. I had the opportunity to experience the Krampuslauf at the “Advent Market” close to the City Hall in Graz, Austria this year and I couldn’t wait to tell you all about it.

   What is the Krampuslauf? - Travel Dudes

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   Why do Krampus festivals take place in Austria?

   • The spirited tradition held that entrants were supposed to be drunk so that Krampus would want to catch them. Dozens of Krampus Festivals animate Austria. The central event is always the Krampus Parade, a spectacular nocturnal procession of terrifyingly clad Krampus figures and Perchten elves.

   Austria's Krampus Parade: The Complete Guide - TripSavvy

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   What is a Krampus run?

   • Krampus runs are organized by local Krampus clubs. A Krampuslauf can involve one club, or many regional clubs. In a well-established Krampus parade, it’s likely that you’ll see 20+ Krampus clubs parading through the street, or square. Such an event can last up to 2 hours. Read on to learn more about this wild and unusual alpine tradition.

   What is a Krampuslauf (Krampus Parade) in Austria & Germany

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   Where do Krampus runs take place?

   • These Krampus runs take place across the alpine regions of Central Europe during the Christmas season. The Krampuslauf tradition is mostly associated with Austria and Germany, but Krampus Runs also take place in Northeastern Italy and Slovenia. Krampus runs are organized by local Krampus clubs.

   What is a Krampuslauf (Krampus Parade) in Austria & Germany

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   What does Krampus mean in German?

   • Krampus: The name comes from “Krampen,” the old German word for claw (Kralle in modern German). Regional names for Krampus in various dialects include: Kramperl, Miglo, Tuifl, or Tuifltratzen. Krampus is a horned, anthropomorphic figure who punishes bad children during the Christmas season.

   Krampus, the Christmas Devil of Alpine Europe - German Way

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   What is the Krampus tradition?

   • INFO: The Krampus tradition is a legacy from the pre-Christian folklore heritage in the alps. A similar but very different tradition in the area, and often confused creatures, are the Perchten/Perchta (please see difference between Krampus and Perchten).

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9. traveldudes.com › what-is-the-krampuslaufWhat is the Krampuslauf? - Travel Dudes

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   The Krampuslauf is a traditional parade known in English as the Krampus Run. I had the opportunity to experience the Krampuslauf at the “Advent Market” close to the City Hall in Graz, Austria this year and I couldn’t wait to tell you all about it.