Austrian Summer Giant 2026

On Sat, July 11th 2026 the Riesenradplatz will once again be transformed into an arena of superlatives. The Austrian Summer Giant is Austria's most important strongman competition and invites the country's ten strongest men to a test of strength. This year, they will be joined by three athletes from Germany and Switzerland. These Athletes will compete in six spectacular disciplines for the coveted title: Arm over Arm, Overhead Medley, Giantlift, Sandbag to Shoulder, Sandbag Toss, and Atlas Stones.

Timetable

13:00-13:45 Arm over Arm
14:00-14:30 Overhead Medley
14:45-15:15 Giantlift
15:30-16:00 Sandbag to Shoulder
16:15-16:45 Sandbag Toss
17:00-17:30 Atlas Stones
17:45-18:00 Siegerehrung

Strong for a Good Cause

The Austrian Summer Giant is much more than just a sporting highlight, as the 2025 event's motto will once again be "The Strongest for the Weakest." All proceeds from the day will benefit children in need. In 2024, the impressive donation total of €17,000 was raised – and this year's goal is to further build on that.

Key Facts

Austrian Summer Giant 2026
Date: Sat, July 11th, 2026
Time: 13:00 - 18:00
Location: Riesenradplatz
Admission: Free

Admission to the event is free, but donations are welcome! You can find more information about the event and the organizer at dasgym.com

Have fun being impressed!

Photo credits: DasGym