Krampus Tours with atg

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Come experience the worlds most unique and amazing Christmas party in the home of the true Krampus.

Geschichte

Krampus is the combination of many Pagan figures and traditions. Today in Bavaria he is the scary figure wearing leather or wooden masks while sporting furs and cowbells. In Christian times, the Krampus traditionally punished or rewarded children based on the “bad or good” model that Santa uses. Nowadays the Krampus act as companions to St. Nicholas when he makes his visit on 5 & 6 December. Particular to Berchtesgaden are the Buttenmandl’ who dress up in specially grown hay and run from house to house terrorizing naughty children and passers-by alike. They, along with the Krampus’ roam the streets literally beating bystanders with switches; presumably to drive out the evil. This is a terrifying and insane cultural event, not to be missed but not for the faint of heart! Be aware that you too may be hit with a switch!


Overnight trip offered:

December 5th – December 6th
December 6th – December 7th

Tour schedule:

pick up at Salzburg main train station at 11:00 a.m. on December 5th or 6th respectively

transportation to Berchtesgaden by 8 passenger bus with a stop at local Schnapps factory for tour and tasting

check into 3 star accommodation

tour of Berchtesgaden festival, parade, and Christmas Market

evening dinner reservation at local restaurant

breakfast included the next day

return trip to Salzburg main train station at 10:30 a.m.