Knödelfest St. Johann in Tirol
Sep 19, 2026ExpectedSource
Each mid-September, the town of St. Johann in Tirol sets a 595-meter table down its main street for the Knödelfest. More than twenty thousand savory and sweet dumplings from dozens of recipes are served along the world's longest dumpling table, in a celebration begun in 1982 of a Tyrolean staple.
Participants join a guided walk to the Angerer Alm hut at 11:00 on Friday, enjoying alpine views and local music. This communal outing marks the start of the festival with outdoor festivities by the hut.
~11:00
At 11:00 on Saturday, visitors take their seats along Speckbacherstraße as local chefs and volunteers serve dozens of dumpling varieties. Live brass bands and folk music provide entertainment as guests taste the traditional dumplings together in a festive atmosphere.
~11:00
St. Johann in Tirol, Austria
Open in MapsTraditional Tyrolean costume (Dirndl or Lederhose) encouraged
Respect communal dining and local table etiquette.
Public communal meal; visitors are expected to be respectful of local customs (e.g. sharing...
Crowd level: high.
Ticket required: €12
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Knödelfest St. Johann in Tirol
St. Johann in Tirol, Austria
Each mid-September, the town of St. Johann in Tirol sets a 595-meter table down its main street for the Knödelfest. More than twenty thousand savory and sweet dumplings from dozens of recipes are served along the world's longest dumpling table, in a celebration begun in 1982 of a Tyrolean staple.
Dumplings (Knödel) are a staple of Tyrolean cuisine, and this festival was started in 1982 to celebrate this heritage. It has since become one of Tyrol's most popular food events. The festival coincides with the autumn Almabtrieb season and fosters local pride in traditional dishes (such as bacon, cheese, apricot dumplings) and folk costumes. It reflects the communal alpine culture of Tyrol, where marketplaces and communal me...
Participants join a guided walk to the Angerer Alm hut at 11:00 on Friday, enjoying alpine views and local music. This communal outing marks the start of the festival with outdoor festivities by the hut.
At 11:00 on Saturday, visitors take their seats along Speckbacherstraße as local chefs and volunteers serve dozens of dumpling varieties. Live brass bands and folk music provide entertainment as guests taste the traditional dumplings together in a festive atmosphere.
first-timer tips
Traditional Tyrolean costume (Dirndl or Lederhose) encouraged
Respect communal dining and local table etiquette.
Public communal meal; visitors are expected to be respectful of local customs (e.g. sharing tables).
Sep 19, 2026
Provisional
St. Johann in Tirol
Tyrolean
€12
Book ahead if required
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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