LARP Events in Austria 2027: Guide and Dates

LARP in Austria is small, friendly and mostly German-speaking. There are no tent cities of thousands here, but there are active clubs (Vereine), a shared community calendar, a few well-run fantasy games on a dedicated LARP site in Lower Austria, and some of the biggest LARP festivals in the world just across the border in Germany. This guide explains how the Austrian scene works, which events have dates for 2027 on the organizers' own pages, and how to get started.

Looking for exact dates? See upcoming LARP events in Austria in our LARP Calendar.

LARP in Austria: What to Expect

Austrian players say "LARP" or "Live-Rollenspiel", and a convention or game weekend is simply a "Con". A 2017 article from the German blog Teilzeithelden, written about the LARP village at Vienna Comic Con, describes the Austrian scene as one of the smaller ones in Europe, with Germany and Scandinavia having the more prominent LARP culture. That matches what we found: a handful of organizers, many of them linked to each other, running a few events a year.

What you can expect from a typical Austrian game:

• fantasy as the main genre, with riddles, role-play and plot more important than mass battles;
• small to medium groups on a fixed site, often a campsite or a rented house;
• German as the language of play, with pages and rules in German;
• a mix of newcomers and experienced players, with some games open to families.

The Austrian LARP Scene: Clubs and Communities

Most Austrian LARP is organized by non-profit clubs. The German LARP wiki lists seven Austrian groups: 1000 Atmosphären, Ariochs Erben (described as Austria's first LARP association) and Larpschmiede in Vienna, Legendenmacher in Lower Austria, Profil Liverollenspielverein in Vienna, and Mythos Live and Steirer Ark in Graz. Their focus ranges from fantasy and Arthurian settings to post-apocalyptic games.

Larpschmiede and Verein Inkognito

The Larpschmiede is a Vienna-based group that builds its own fantasy world, Whenua, and publishes its own rule system, Signum, which can be downloaded for free. It also keeps a costume and prop stock and meets on Discord. It works through the non-profit Verein Inkognito, which runs the Austrian LARP calendar and community platform LARP.at. Inkognito states that its annual tournament event, Tage der Tapferkeit, has run since 2004.

Legendenmacher and Wolfsgrund

Legendenmacher is listed in the German LARP wiki as a Lower Austria group focused on fantasy, post-apocalyptic and family LARP, with its own LARP site. That site is Wolfsgrund in Vitis, and most of the Austrian games below take place there. The Verein Wolfsgrund sells tickets for them through its own ticket shop.

Community Events and Intro Days

The Austrian community also meets outside of games. The Larpschmiede organizes the LARP Community Bash, an online day on Discord for Austrian players, clubs and organizers. The platform LARP Österreich has run a LARP village at Vienna Comic Con since 2015, where visitors get a role and a short quest of about half an hour. If you have never tried LARP, this kind of low-pressure demo is a good start. Check the current convention for whether the village is still part of the program.

Best LARP Events in Austria 2026 and 2027

The events below have dates stated on the organizers' own pages or on the organizer's ticket shop. Austrian games are often announced only a few months ahead, so open each page again before you book travel. We left out games set in third-party franchises. All of the games below are played in German.

Symposium Magna Scientia (New Year's Eve)

This game runs from December 31, 2026 (Thursday, 17:00) to January 3, 2027 (Sunday, 12:00) at the Ignaz Jachimow scout center in Sittendorf. It is listed in the Wolfsgrund ticket shop as an external event by Gabriel and Greyxi. A player ticket costs 130 EUR and a performer (NPC) ticket 65 EUR. The page does not state the genre or the number of participants. See the ticket page.

HOSS 2027 (Larpschmiede)

HOSS is a fantasy adventure LARP that runs from April 30 to May 2, 2027, at Wolfsgrund, Sparbach 19, 3902 Vitis. The organizers describe it as a "one shot" series of self-contained stories that combine riddle plots, role-play and interaction, with combat as a minor element. The game is set in the village of Nachtfall in the world of Whenua, and it suits newcomers as well as experienced players. Players bring their own tent and sleeping gear, and indoor sleeping spaces are available for NPCs. According to the ticket shop, a player ticket costs 79 EUR, a child ticket 59 EUR and a performer ticket 49 EUR. See the official HOSS page.

Am Ende bist du allein (Legendenmacher)

This Wolfsgrund game takes place from May 28 (Friday, 16:00) to May 30, 2027 (Sunday, 12:00). The ticket shop states that full board is provided for players and performers, that accommodation is in tents supplied by the organizers, and that performers can sleep indoors. At the time of writing the page said that no tickets were currently available and showed no price. The page does not describe the genre. See the ticket page.

Schatten über Nachtfall (Legendenmacher)

A fantasy battle LARP with plot elements from June 4 to 6, 2027, at Wolfsgrund. The organizers rate combat 5 out of 5, puzzles and plot 3 out of 5 and atmosphere 2 out of 5, and the game is for players aged 18 and up. They expect about 50 players and about 30 NPCs. It is set in the world of Whenua, around the city of Ostarium, where an ancient gate is reawakening. The ticket shop lists one ticket type at 55 EUR. See the official page.

Wintruz: Treuwacht (Hibernia e.V.)

The German club Hibernia runs this alpine fantasy game from June 17 to 20, 2027, in a museum village in the Gurgltal near Tarrenz, Tyrol. The organizers describe challenging combat, individual plots and close character relationships, and players live and fight in a mining village. Beginners are welcome, the minimum age is 16 (younger by arrangement), and the game is presented in German. A player place costs 195 EUR and an NPC place 85 EUR, with 10 EUR off for club members and discounts for people without regular income, students and pupils. Prices include the printed guide, workshops, full meals and accommodation where applicable. The page notes that the event was postponed to 2027. See the official Treuwacht page.

Dunkles Redis (Greyxi with Legendenmacher)

Dunkles Redis, subtitled "Vom goldenen Wein und bitteren Trauben", runs from July 9 to 11, 2027, at Wolfsgrund. The ticket shop lists it as an external event by Greyxi. A player tent ticket costs 70 EUR and a performer ticket 55 EUR. The page does not describe the game, so ask the organizers about genre and rules. See the ticket page.

Tage der Tapferkeit 2027

Tage der Tapferkeit is the long-running Austrian fantasy LARP with tournaments, quests and plot puzzles, set in Whenua and played under the Signum rules. The 2027 edition, the 21st, runs from August 18 to 22, 2027, also at Wolfsgrund in Vitis. The organizers mention more than 25 competitions and tournaments, and the game is open to families, newcomers and experienced players. The ticket shop lists early-bird prices of 79 EUR for players, 59 EUR for children, 49 EUR for performers and 159 EUR for a family ticket (two players and one child), plus 20 EUR for a dog and a social sponsoring ticket at 79 EUR. Early arrival costs 20 EUR per person, and a cleaning deposit of 10 EUR per person is refunded after the campsite inspection. We did not find a team ticket on the ticket page. See the official Tage der Tapferkeit site.

Other Dates to Watch

The Larpschmiede Christmas party in Vienna on December 11 to 12, 2026 appears on the LARP.at calendar, but we could not confirm it on an organizer page. The annual Schwarzer Kreis festival at the Bundeszentrum Wassergspreng near Mödling shows "no new date yet" on its page.

LARP Events in Austria by Date

1. December 31, 2026 to January 3, 2027: Symposium Magna Scientia, Sittendorf.
2. April 30 to May 2, 2027: HOSS 2027, Wolfsgrund, Vitis (Lower Austria).
3. May 28 to 30, 2027: Am Ende bist du allein, Wolfsgrund, Vitis.
4. June 4 to 6, 2027: Schatten über Nachtfall, Wolfsgrund, Vitis.
5. June 17 to 20, 2027: Wintruz: Treuwacht, near Tarrenz (Tyrol).
6. July 9 to 11, 2027: Dunkles Redis, Wolfsgrund, Vitis.
7. August 18 to 22, 2027: Tage der Tapferkeit, Wolfsgrund, Vitis.

Dates that we cannot confirm on an organizer's page or ticket shop are not included, and our calendar will grow as more organizers announce their 2027 games.

Genres and Formats in Austria

Fantasy dominates, but it is not the only genre. The LARP village at Vienna Comic Con shows the range: it offers fantasy, cyberpunk and post-apocalyptic, steampunk, wizard school, Asian-inspired and historical roles. Among the clubs, Steirer Ark in Graz is listed with a post-apocalyptic focus and Profil Liverollenspielverein with an Arthurian setting around 500 AD.

Formats differ too. HOSS is a series of one-shot stories, Tage der Tapferkeit is a multi-day camp with tournaments, and the Schwarzer Kreis festival is described as a 24-hour in-character celebration with feasting, games, riddles and fights, for players aged 16 and up. Its page currently says that no new date has been set.

Rules, Safety and Registration

Read the organizer's terms before you pay. The terms of the Larpschmiede, for example, point out the risks of its games, such as night and terrain hikes, combat with padded weapons and little sleep. They ask participants to follow the safety rules and the organizers' instructions. Payment is generally due in advance, registrations count as booked once they arrive, and withdrawing generally does not entitle you to a refund. Places can be transferred with the organizer's consent. Other organizers have their own terms, so always check them.

Austria and the Big German Cons

Germany has the large festivals, and Austria has the smaller, more intimate games. If you want a camp with thousands of players, look at our guide to LARP events in Germany. It covers ConQuest of Mythodea, planned for August 4 to 8, 2027, and DrachenFest, among others. You can combine both: a few local games for the community and one large festival a year.

How to Find a LARP Game in Austria

• check the LARP.at calendar, the Austrian community calendar run by Verein Inkognito;
• use German-language directories such as the LARP calendar of Thilo Wagner, which also lists games in Austria;
• follow the clubs above on their websites and social channels;
• join an intro event, such as the community Discord of the Larpschmiede or a LARP village at a convention.

The calendar is a starting point. Always confirm dates, prices and rules on the organizer's page, because listings can be incomplete.

Costs, Language and Seasons

The ticket prices we found range from 49 EUR for a performer place at HOSS to 195 EUR for a player place at Wintruz: Treuwacht, which includes meals, and most Wolfsgrund games sit between 55 and 79 EUR. Prices may be listed only in the ticket shop, so check it. Plan for the ticket, travel, camping gear and extras such as early arrival. Reduced prices for children and performers, and social tickets, are common. Games are mostly in German, so if you do not speak German, ask the organizers before you register. The events we found are in spring and summer, when camping is realistic.

How to Plan Your LARP Trip to Austria

• book early, because organizers can limit tickets;
• bring your own tent and sleeping gear if the page asks for it;
• check age rules and the policy for children before you register;
• read the rules of the game and its costume requirements.

We do not sell weapons, and every event has its own weapon safety checks, so confirm what is allowed with the organizer before you travel.

What to Pack for an Austrian LARP Weekend

Pack for a campsite, not for a hotel: weather can change quickly, and nights can be cold even in summer. A sensible list for a camp game such as HOSS or Tage der Tapferkeit includes:

• a tent, sleeping bag and sleeping mat, if the organizer asks you to bring your own;
• rain gear and warm layers under your costume;
• sturdy shoes that you can wear for a full day and in the dark;
• a copy of your character background and the rules;
• cash for deposits and extras, since the organizers mention a cleaning deposit and paid early arrival;
• any medication you need, and a refillable bottle.

Armor is optional at many games and depends on the rules. Soft-combat games usually ask for padded weapons that pass the organizer's check, so ask what the game allows before you buy anything.

Tips for First-Time LARP Players in Austria

Start with a smaller game or a one-shot format, where the story is self-contained and you do not need to know the world in advance. Read the setting and rules, which are free for the Larpschmiede games, and prepare a short backstory for your character. Message the organizers with questions about safety, because game masters are happy to help newcomers.

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LARP in Austria is small, but it is welcoming and well connected. Pick a game, check its page and join the next one.

Event information is provided for orientation only. LARPSHOPKEEPER is not affiliated with the organizers. Please check dates and details on the official event websites.