Rupertikirtag (St. Rupert’s Fair) is a beloved traditional folk festival held every September in Salzburg, Austria, honoring the city’s patron saint, St. Rupert. Centered around the Domplatz and historic Old Town, the event combines Alpine charm with festive flair—featuring vintage carousels, a bustling marketplace, live folk music, and locals in dirndls and lederhosen. From the aroma of roasted nuts and Austrian delicacies to the cheerful clatter of beer mugs and brass bands, Rupertikirtag offers a joyful, family-friendly taste of Salzburg’s cultural heritage.
DATES & TIMES
• Festival dates: 19–24 September 2025. Official listing.
• Opening ceremony: Friday 19 Sept, 12:00 on Domplatz (start of the 48th cathedral fair). Daily program (DE).
• General hours: Fri/Sat/Mon/Tue 10:00–22:30, Sun & Wed 11:15–22:30; rides until ~22:00. Hours in FAQ (DE).
LOCATION
• In Salzburg’s Old Town around the Cathedral: Domplatz, Residenzplatz, Kapitelplatz, Mozartplatz, Alter Markt. Where everything is (DE).
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Entry: Free; rides, games, and food are pay-as-you-go. Visitor info & FAQ (DE).
• Beer tent (Festzelt): Open 11:00–22:30 daily; you can reserve a table here (see “Tischreservierung” link).
• Getting around: During 19–24 Sept public transport by bus & train is free across Salzburg State for Rupertikirtag. Details in FAQ (DE).
GOOD TO KNOW
• No fireworks: The fair does not end with fireworks (airport safety regulations). FAQ (DE).
• Family-friendly: Daily folk music, craft market on Alter Markt (to 18:00), kids’ shows like Kasperltheater on select days. Program (DE).
• Rules & pets: Dogs allowed but must be leashed and muzzled (service dogs excepted); glass containers, drones, fireworks and other items are prohibited. House rules (DE).
• Crowds & sound: Evenings are busiest; music ends 22:00, site closes 22:30; free earplugs available at the info hut and in the beer tent. FAQ & rules (DE).
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