Knödelfest St. Johann in Tirol 2024, Austria

The Knödel, a traditional Austrian dumpling with a rich history and diverse range of varieties, features both sweet and savory fillings. At the Festival of Knödel in Tyrol, visitors can sample up to 30 different types, all prepared by local cooks. The festival takes place in the town center of St. Johann in Tirol.

Program

The Knödelfest in St. Johann in Tirol kicks off at 11 am with a ceremonial opening featuring the entry of the St. Johann in Tirol band and festival hosts. The festivities continue until 8 pm with live music from eight different groups. An entrance fee of 10 euros includes a free dumpling festival badge and a 40-page dumpling recipe book, both available while supplies last. On Friday, September 20, 2024, at 8 pm, the St. Johann in Tirol music band will perform a summer concert. The festival wraps up on Sunday, September 22 am, with a morning pint featuring star guest and entertainer Marc Pircher.

Knödel

Traditional knödel is made with liver, bacon, ham, spinach, or cheese. Exotic ones are sometimes made with grilled pineapple or mushrooms. In sweet knödel, a common ingredient is a quark, which is a special type of cheese. The fruit filling is also popular with a sprinkling of powdered sugar and crisp breadcrumbs. Marillenknödel and zwetschkenknödel, which are made from apricots and plums, respectively, are especially popular in Austria. Try them all!