Illustrative photo Krampuslauf Villach 2026: Tradition and Terror in Carinthia
The Krampuslauf Villach 2026 brings around 40 to 50 Krampus and folklore groups into the city center and main square of Villach, Carinthia, at the start of the Advent season. The exact 2026 date is yet to be announced.
Illustrative photo Fête des Bergers 2027 in Aramits: Shepherds' Festival in the Pyrenees
The Fête des Bergers returns in 2027 to Aramits, in the Béarn. This long standing shepherd festival in the Vallée de Barétous celebrates the herds' return from the mountain pastures with a parade, a cheese competition and traditional singing.
Illustrative photo Volto Santo Lucca 2027 – The Magical Luminara di Santa Croce
The Luminara di Santa Croce returns to Lucca in 2027, filling the historic center with a sea of candlelight, a solemn procession honoring the Volto Santo, and a magical atmosphere around the Cathedral of San Martino. An exact date for 2027 has not yet been announced.
Illustrative photo Désalpe Charmey 2027: Traditional Alpine Cattle Descent in Gruyère
In 2027, flower crowned cattle herds return from the alpine pastures in Charmey near Gruyères. This free festival features folk music, a large regional market and one of Switzerland's most famous cattle descent traditions.
Illustrative photo Harvest Festival in the Mostviertel 2026: Harvest Crown, Processions and Apple Juice
From September to October 2026, villages in the Mostviertel celebrate the harvest festival with crown processions, traditional brass music and freshly pressed apple and pear juice along the famous Moststraße. A free, authentic piece of rural tradition in Lower Austria.
Illustrative photo Almabtrieb 2026 in Tyrol: Cattle Drive Dates in Söll, Alpbachtal and Zillertal
In September and October 2026, flower decorated cows return from the high pastures to the valley. Experience the traditional Almabtrieb with music, folk costumes and regional treats in Söll, the Alpbachtal and the Zillertal.
Illustrative photo Feira D'Aires 2026: Traditional Fair, Cante Alentejano and Bullfighting in Viana do Alentejo
From 25 to 28 September 2026, Viana do Alentejo celebrates the historic Feira D'Aires: traditional fair, Cante Alentejano, folklore, bullfighting and religious procession around the baroque Santuário de Nossa Senhora D'Aires.
Illustrative photo 11th SEErenade Viking Market 2026: Camp Days at Silbersee Haltern
The 11th SEErenade brings a Viking camp with craft, combat shows, a treasure hunt and fire art to Silbersee II in Haltern am See from 2 to 4 October 2026; tickets are sold only at the gate.