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When Krampus meets Sound of Music 👹🏔️

These shaggy monsters actually aren’t Krampus at all. They’re Schiachperchten — Austria’s terrifying, grotesque beings with wooden masks and long horns. Their role is to chase away evil spirits and the harshness of winter. Their tradition predates Christianity and is linked to pre-Germanic Alpine beliefs in seasonal cycles.

This Perchten that circles high above Lake Zell in the Kitzbühel Alps was made by master woodcarver @alpscarving Arthur Moinat. Arthur’s mother was a sculptor and they carved his first Krampus / Perchten masks together when he was only 5 or 6 years old. His passion and talent has been growing ever since.

#photojournalism #horror #horrorgram #horrorcore #austriagram #perchten #krampus #alpsmountains #alps #documentary #mask #zellamsee #documentaryphotography @natgeo #nationalgeographic #folklore #travelphotography #horrorobsessed #docuseries #fyp #scaryart #horrorjunkie #horrorfans #travelgram #globalcapture #anthropology #austrianalps #yourshotphotographer #masquerade #maskedtraditions taken in Zell am See by @maskedtraditions

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It’s giving Whitewalker 🥶😱😨

Krampus is a well-known figure in Alpine folklore, with a long tradition in Austria. The Krampus is the wild companion of St Nicholas and, according to tradition, is supposed to punish bad children. According to traditional narratives, the Krampus would enter the alpine towns, lashing his chains and bells, to capture the bad children in a basket and bring them down to the underworld.

This Krampus that circles high above Lake Zell in the Kitzbühel Alps was carved by master woodcarver @alpscarving Arthur Moinat. Arthur’s mother was a sculptor and they carved his first Krampus mask together when he was only 5 or 6 years old. His passion and talent has been growing ever since. taken in Zell am See by @maskedtraditions

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Peak Horror Vibes 👹😱😨

But did you know they are actually protectors? 👹 Schiachperchten are Austria’s terrifying, monstrous beings, with grotesque wooden masks, long horns, and shaggy fur. Their role is to chase away evil spirits and the harshness of winter. During Perchtenlauf (Perchten Parade), these figures storm through the alpine towns, ringing bells and making noise to ward off misfortune and ensure a prosperous year.

Perchten come out during the 12 Days of Christmas, especially Epiphany (Jan 5-6), not just Krampusnacht (Dec 5-6). Their tradition predates Christianity and is linked to pre-Germanic Alpine beliefs in seasonal cycles.

This Perchten that circles high above Lake Zell in the Kitzbühel Alps was made by master woodcarver @alpscarving Arthur Moinat. Arthur’s mother was a sculptor and they carved his first Krampus / Perchten masks together when he was only 5 or 6 years old. His passion and talent has been growing ever since.

#photojournalism #horror #horrorgram #horrorcore #austriagram #perchten #krampus #alpsmountains #alps #documentary #mask #zellamsee #documentaryphotography @natgeo #nationalgeographic #folklore #travelphotography #horrorobsessed #docuseries #fyp #scaryart #horrorjunkie #horrorfans #travelgram #globalcapture #anthropology #austrianalps #yourshotphotographer #masquerade #maskedtraditions taken in Zell am See by @maskedtraditions

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Perchtig gehts weiter @d_ruassbartl choose your weapon: by @maskedtraditions

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2026 Echthorn wie immer ❤️ taken in Zell am See-Kaprun by @maskedtraditions

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Herbst wirds 🍂🍂 taken in Zell am See-Kaprun by @maskedtraditions

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#krampus #moinat #austria #tradition #monster by @maskedtraditions

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#woodcarving #wood #monster #monstermaker #witch by @maskedtraditions

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