Traditional Krampus Parade in Austria | Krampuslauf 2025

In this video of traditional Krampus Parade in Vienna, experience the wild Krampuslauf 2025 at Prater, Vienna! Hundreds of scary Krampus monsters with real cowbells, handmade wooden masks, and furry suits run through the streets, chasing and playfully scaring people. A crazy Austrian Christmas tradition you have to see! Filmed live at Vienna Prater – loud bells, fire and pure chaos! 🎄😈 #Krampus #Krampuslauf #Vienna #Austria #ChristmasTradition #praterwien Krampus is a horned, anthropomorphic demon from Central European (especially Alpine) folklore who serves as the dark counterpart to Saint Nicholas. While St. Nicholas rewards well-behaved children with gifts on December 5–6, Krampus punishes the naughty ones—swatting them with birch rods, stuffing them into his sack or basket, and (in the oldest tales) carrying them off to hell or drowning them in icy rivers. Please feel free to share your comments and subscribe to my channel:    / @the.traveler