Leonhardiritt in Grödig

Name: Leonhardiritt in Grödig
Start: 2026-11-08T09:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-08T23:59:00+01:00

The Leonhardiritt in Grödig is a festival held in honor of Saint Leonard, deeply rooted in Salzburg’s tradition. It starts at 9 o clock on the bottom of the St. Leonhard Church, than there starts a parade and when the horses return there is an outdoor mass with a horse blessing. Than they go to the wreath competition at Grubergut.

The Leonhardiritt takes place annually on the first Sunday around November 6th in Grödig, near Salzburg, and is a significant traditional event with a history spanning centuries. Saint Leonard is venerated as the patron saint of farmers, horses, livestock, and agriculture. During the procession, participants showcase horses and carriages lavishly decorated with flowers and ribbons. The event is accompanied by music, traditional groups, an open-air mass, and the traditional “Kranzlstechen” (a ring-tilting competition).

Program:

09:00 AM: Riders gather at the festival grounds
10:00 AM:
Brief open-air mass with a blessing of the riders and horses, followed by the march to the Kranzlstechen competition

In case of bad weather, only the blessing of the riders and horses will take place, with the mass held in the church if it rains.

For more information: Tourism Office Grödig, +43 664 / 45 30 051 or info@groedig.net
Registration: By November 1st at info@groedig.net, or +43 (0)6246 / 73 570
Car park can be used at the Leube company!