European Beard Championships 2025
On Saturday, 20 September 2025, the bearded men will return to Saalfelden Leogang
Provisional programme
- 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 a.m. | Registration, preliminary judging & distribution of start numbers
- 1.00 p.m. | Participants' parade
- 1.15 p.m. | Official opening
- 1.30 p.m. - 2.30 p.m. | Evaluation of moustaches
- 2.45 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. | Evaluation of Goatee & Cheekbeard
- 4.15 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. | Evaluation of full beards
- 7.30 p.m. | Award ceremony & evening entertainment
Catering is provided by Musikkapelle Leogang
Admission: Euro 10.- per person
Side Events (free entry)
- Friday, 19.09.2025 from 07.00 p.m. at KrallerAlm | Beards of Europe meet Leogang
- Sunday, 21.09.2025 from 10.00 a.m. at AsitzBräu | Beards of Europe meet Mountains
Sport hall MS Leogang
Leogang 17
5771 Leogang
Registration for the European Beard Championships 2025 is now closed.
GREEN EVENT SALZBURG
Sustainability and regionality are our priorities
In line of the principles of sustainability, the event is being held as a Green Event Salzburg.
This means we are following specific guidelines to organize the event in the most sustainable and enviromentally friendly way possible:
- All drinks & food come from the region
- Use of reusable cups & containers
- Waste will be avoided wherever possible
You can contribute to a more sustainable event:
- Green travel
Bus: For those arriving by public transport to MS Leogang, the "Leogang Ortsmitte" and "Leogang Sonnrain" bus stops (line 690 connection) are only a 5-minute walk away (timetable available).
Overnight guests receive the new Guest Mobility Ticket, allowing free use of public transport throughout Salzburg province.
Bicycle: Digital cycling map available - Take your belongings with you
Everything you bring is your property and should not be left behind on paths, meadows, or squares. Please remember to take everything home with you. - Waste separation
If you need to dispose of something, please use the recycling stations. - Accessibility
The European Beard Championships is a barrier-free event. The venue is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers. For more information, please call +43 6582 70660.