We could not believe our good fortune of this coincidence--our day in Hallstatt happened to be on Krampus!  From the information flyer:  " The Krampus Run on the market square is a unique experience for the young and old. The run has steadily increased in recent years, both by the number of spectators and the quality of the show itself.  Every year more and more enthusiastic "Krampus watchers" from all parts of the world come to the small market square in the heart of the old salt mining town."