Devils’ runs

In many localities of Tyrol, soon there will be the traditional devils’ runs.

The devils’ runs in Tyrol are always much longed for, and everyone knows the devils, but who are the so called “Perchten”? These dreads are generally speaking the female equivalent of the devils and they are always equipped with a bell to cast out the winter. The term “Perchten” derives from “Perchta”, which is a figure of continental Germanic and Slavonic mythology…

The spectacle characterised by the impressive masks has increasingly become important during the last years and takes place in numerous villages and cities. Below you can find a selection:

November 28 - Schwaz
Huge devils’ run across the centre with Devil’s party

November 29 - Walchsee
“Toifi”- and “Perchten”-run with music entertainment, mulled wine and delicacies

December 4 - Imst
Devils’ run with “Imster Hachle Tuifln” across the Kramergasse alley, from 7 pm

December 4 - Hinterthiersee
“Perchten” in the centre, at 2.45 pm

December 5 - Reith im Alpbachtal
“Perchten” run in the centre with witches’ dance parformance, from 7 pm

December 5 - Kufstein
Devils’ run

December 5 and 6 - Imst
“Krampeler” run

December 7 - Maurach am Achensee
Devils’ run with devil show at Sport Wörndle, from 6 pm

Enjoy the devils’ runs and have fun! :-)