The Perchten Parade

Close-up photos of a Perchten mask taken during the family-friendly Perchten parade at the Winter Market at Riesenradplatz.
A Perchte dressed as St. Nicholas is standing at Riesenradplatz in the Prater
A Perchte looks into the camera
Close-up photos of a Perchten mask taken during the family-friendly Perchten parade at the Winter Market at Riesenradplatz.
A Perchte dressed as St. Nicholas is standing at Riesenradplatz in the Prater
A Perchte looks into the camera
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Free admission for everyone
20th November 2026 - 6th January 2027
Easily accessible by public transport

Fantastically convincing masks and devilishly good costumes 

The “Ybbstaler Schluchtenteufeln”  are a very special group of Perchten who delight audiences with their anual, family-friendly Prater parade - ang give quite a few people a good scare!

This year, many other spooky character from different Perchten clubs will also join us.

We expect over 220 masks!

Associations: 
* Ybbstaler Schluchtenteufln
* Odlwonga Feuerteifin
* Haager Schlossteufel
* Luzifers Schattenfürsten
* Teuflische Kreaturen aus Kittsee
* Prochenberg Perchten
* Neuzeuger Höhlenteufeln
* Türnitzer Grobn Teifln
* Kematner Urteufeln
* Perwarther Ruinenteufel
* Steyrer-Teufelsperchten
* Valentiner Wehrteufln
* Wolfsberg Teifl´n Böheimkirchen
* Pözteifln
* The Oldtown Demons
* Luzifer´s Höllen Dämonen
* Custodes Noctis

You'll also find the running route here. That way, you'll know where to go for the best view.

Additional information

When
Sunday, 29 November 2026, 5 P.M.

Where
Winter Market around the Riesenradplatz

Important information for the Perchten Parade

  • Our Perchten are inside fenced areas – but don’t worry, they are (probably) very friendly.
  • Each Percht will stop at each fence. Please let children and people who need assistance take the front spots so they can have a good view.
  • Please remember not to touch or attack the Perchten. They often have limited vision and hearing. If you’d like to take a photo, just speak to the Perchten’s accompanying staff.
  • Look out for one another, take a moment to check left and right so that everyone feels comfortable!

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