Winter holiday in Ischgl in Tyrol: Krampuslauf
St. Nick and his hairy companions roam through Ischgl
The Krampuslauf is an old tradition in the Bavarian and Austrian Alpine Region. Experience this up close during your winter holiday in Ischgl in Tyrol
Every year on the fifth of December the Grampuses are guided through Ischgl by St. Nicholas. The costumes are made of sheep and goat skins and the masks are created by time consuming hand-crafted labour. The Grampuses carry birch rods and large cow bells. The ringing of the bells is supposed to drive off evil spirits. St. Nicholas used to go from house to house with his wild companions to reward the nice children. Naughty children were punished by the Grampuses. The scary figures of the Alps still follow every one of St. Nicholas' commands just like they used to in the old days – as scary as they might appear, St. Nick has a firm hold over the little(?!) devils.
Experience the Krampusses (Grampuses) of Ischgl during your winter vacation in the Tyrolean mountains
You have to be at the Silvretta Platz, town square, with time to spare, if you want to see the Krampusses close up. There they perform a mystical ritual performance before leaving to visit various innkeepers and hotel hosts in Ischgl.
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Winter vacation in Ischgl in Tyrol
The ski and party mecca of Ischgl is proof that wild traditions and modern lifestyle are not exclusive of each other. The fifth of December allows Grampuses to parade the streets, which are otherwise populated by night-birds and VIPs. Hip clubs stand cheek by jowl in Ischgl, which also offers 238 kilometres of well groomed pistes and boundless fun in the snow. Everyone can find their personal holiday paradise in Ischgl!
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