In winter, the region around Berwang offers one of the most impressive traditions in the Alps: the Krampus parades. These special evening shows, often held around 5 December, bring eerie masks, torches, jingling bells and centuries-old folklore to life.
According to tradition, Krampus is Saint Nicholas’s “dark companion” and symbolises the expulsion of evil winter spirits. During a Krampus parade, masked men dressed in fur and horns walk through the villages, making noise with chains and bells and creating impressive scenes.
