Name: Krampuslauf: The Krampus Parade Through Munich's Old Town
Start: 2026-12-13
End: 2026-12-13
Location: Frauenplatz (parade start)

Question 1

Will the Krampus scare my kid?

Accepted Answer

The Munich group behind the parade calls its Krampus a playful devil, there to be seen up close and touched, not to scold children. It is loud, with bells, chains and roaring, so a child nervous about masks may be happier watching from a few rows back.

Question 2

Where along the route can we watch?

Accepted Answer

The parade lines up on Augustinerstraße by Frauenplatz, runs through the pedestrian zone on Kaufingerstraße, then Färbergraben, Rosental, Sendlinger Straße, Dultstraße, Oberanger, Rindermarkt and Petersplatz to the Viktualienmarkt, and ends in front of the Old Town Hall on Marienplatz.

Question 3

Where do the Krampus groups come from?

Accepted Answer

About 25 groups take part, from the Salzburg region, Styria, Tyrol, South Tyrol, the Allgäu and as far as Kötschach-Mauthen in Carinthia, plus Munich's own Sparifankerl-Pass.

Question 4

What's the difference between Krampus and Perchten?

Accepted Answer

Krampus, the dark companion of St. Nicholas, wears a two-horned mask. Perchten, who were meant to drive away winter, wear masks with 4 to 10 horns.

Krampuslauf: The Krampus Parade Through Munich's Old Town

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