Program

20. – 24. Sep. 2024

Salzburger Rupertikirtag 2024

Jährlich um den 20. September findet zu Ehren des Heiligen Ruperts rund um den Salzburger Dom der Rupertikirtag statt. Historische Fahrgeschäfte, Marktbuden mit regionalen Schmankerln und ein Bierzelt gehören zu den Highlights des traditionellen Kirchweihfestes.

What is special about the St. Rupert's Day Fair?

The St. Rupert's Day Fair is celebrated in the tradition of a cathedral fair. For over 40 years, around the name day of St. Rupert, the squares around Salzburg Cathedral are transformed for five days into a stage for lively customs, folk and brass music, typical delicacies and historic rides such as ghost trains or chain carousels. The St. Rupert's Day Fair is best visited in lederhosen and dirndl.

Who was St. Rupert?

Rupert was a bishop who was given the Roman settlement of Juvavum (today: Salzburg) and who laid the foundation for today's Salzburg in 696 with the founding of the Archabbey of St. Peter. He is the patron saint of Salzburg and is celebrated on September 24.