Perchten Devils-Run
Note: the 2026 date is not yet officially confirmed – please check with the organiser before visiting.
When5 December 2026
WhereMaria-Theresien-Straße, Innenstadt, 6020 Innsbruck
TypeEvent
At the Perchtenlauf, figures in fearsome masks move through the city centre amid loud ringing and clanging bells. The custom dates back to pre-Christian times and is meant to drive out winter and evil spirits. The procession is a firm part of the Advent season in Innsbruck.