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Krampus parade

07.12.2026 I Toblach / Dobbiaco
Horned masked figures in a torchlit winter parade at night

Come see the oldest Krampus parade

The Krampus run in Toblach (Dobbiaco) is the oldest and one of the most spectacular in all of South Tyrol. At dusk, around 600 fearsomely beautiful devils from South Tyrol, Austria, Germany, and Switzerland gather to accompany Saint Nicholas into the village center.

Program Overview:

  • From 2:00 PM: Opening of the festival grounds with musical entertainment and a great atmosphere.

  • 5:45 PM: Ceremonial entrance of Saint Nicholas.

  • 6:00 PM: Start of the grand Krampus run, starting from the station parking lot, passing Hotel Union and Aparthotel Germania, and ending at the Grand Hotel Park.

  • Followed by: Big Krampus Party with DJ!

Experience this traditional spectacle up close yet safely behind the barriers along the route.

Tickets

Admission: €10 for ages 10 and up

Getting here and parking

Further information to follow...

By Car

  • From the North: Munich – Rosenheim – Kufstein – Innsbruck – Brenner Motorway – Brixen exit – Pustertal State Road into the Upper Puster Valley (Hochpustertal).

  • From the West: Reschen Pass – Bolzano – Brixen – Pustertal State Road into the Upper Puster Valley.

  • From the East: Tauern Motorway or Felbertauern Road to Lienz and onward into the Upper Puster Valley.

By Train The main connection is the Brenner line (Innsbruck – Bolzano). Change trains at Franzensfeste (Fortezza) to the local train into the Pustertal and ride directly to Toblach (Dobbiaco).

💡 The Grand Hotel is within easy walking distance from the Toblach train station.

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Horned masked figure in a fur costume emerging through smoke at night.
A horned Krampus mask leads a night parade through the crowd and festive lights.
A costumed figure walks through smoke on a cobbled street at night, with a church tower behind.

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