St. Nicholas plays (Nikolospiele) and Miglo custom
Discover performance dates & experience local traditions up close
The traditional St. Nicholas plays (Nikolospiele) and the Miglo custom are among the most distinctive Christmas traditions in Ausseerland Salzkammergut. The Nikolospiel in Bad Mitterndorf is officially recognised in Austria’s UNESCO Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage. In Altaussee, Bad Aussee and Grundlsee, the traditional Miglon, the local name for Krampus figures, play an important role in the region’s pre-Christmas customs.
The event calendar provides an overview of upcoming St. Nicholas play performances and events celebrating the Miglo tradition.
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