Experience culinary delights at the world’s longest dumpling table

The centerpiece of the festival is the 595-meter-long table that stretches right through the center of St. Johann in Tirol. Over 26,000 dumplings in more than 25 different varieties are served by 20 festival vendors—ranging from hearty bacon and bread dumplings to fruity apricot dumplings. For dumpling lovers, this culinary excursion in the Wilder Kaiser region is a true must-see and ranks among the most popular fall events in Tyrol.

Music, Fellowship, and Tyrolean Tradition

In addition to the food, eight live bands set the mood on the main square. Sitting together at the long table fosters a special sense of connection—locals and visitors alike quickly strike up conversations here amid the music and Tyrolean camaraderie. This blend of cuisine and tradition makes the festival one of the most famous traditional festivals in the Kitzbühel Alps St. Johann in Tirol vacation region.

Good to know for your trip

• Date in 2026: Saturday, September 19, starting at 11 a.m.
• Location: Main Square, 6380 St. Johann in Tirol
• Admission: €12 per person; €10.50 group rate for groups of 10 or more; free for children 14 and under
• Tickets are limited and available exclusively online via the official Knödelfest website
• Due to the narrow streets and large crowds, the festival is only partially suitable for strollers and not suitable for dogs

The Perfect Setting: Your Vacation in the Wilder Kaiser

A day trip to the Knödel Festival can be perfectly combined with a relaxing fall vacation at Hotel Das Kaiserblick. After a day filled with delicious dumplings and Tyrolean music, the tranquility of the mountains awaits you here in Ellmau, along with our wellness area overlooking the Wilder Kaiser and a cozy room to wind down the day. This turns a culinary excursion into an all-around wonderful vacation in Tyrol.