St. Rupert's Day Fair

Name: St. Rupert's Day Fair
Start: 2025-09-19T00:00:00+02:00
End: 2025-09-24T23:59:00+02:00
Location: Altstadt

September 19 - 24, 2025

Every year around September 24th, the Rupertikirtag is held in honor of Saint Rupert around the Salzburg Cathedral. Historical rides, market stalls with regional delicacies, and a beer tent are among the highlights of this traditional church fair.

What is so special about St. Rupert’s Day?

Dt Rupert’s Day is celebrated as part of the tradition of a cathedral festival. For over 40 years and over five days, the squares around Salzburg cathedral are transformed into a stage for customs, folk music, brass band music, traditional treats and historic rides such as a ghost train or merry-go-round – all in honour of St. Rupert! St. Rupert’s Day is best visited in traditional lederhosen or dirndl costumes!

Who was St. Rupert?

Rupert was a bishop who was bequeathed the Roman settlement of Juvavum (today: Salzburg) and in the year 696, laid the foundations for Salzburg as we know it today by founding the archabbey of St. Peter. He is the Patron Saint of Salzburg and is celebrated on 24 September.

More Information (in German)

MAGAZIN - St. Rupert's Day Fair (Rupertikirtag) - Hans Wurst is back in town!

Petrol-free days
A special highlight: From 19.9. - 24.9.2025 there will again be "petrol-free days" - on these days you can use all bus and train lines of the Salzburg transport association throughout the entire province free of charge!