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Once a year, the centre of Klagenfurt becomes a backdrop for the ancient cultural tradition of the “Perchtenlauf” where masked punishing companions of St Nicholas take centre stage. More than a thousand diabolical looking creatures come together from near and far, creating a unique spectacle around the city squares and roads. With their demonic masks and costumes, their presence alongside St Nicholas is steeped in history ... and eagerly anticipated by locals and international visitors alike.