Alpine cattle drive Flimserstein
Overview
Intro
The Alpabzug invites you to witness the breathtaking spectacle of the cows and calves as they return to the village after the alpine summer. A great supporting program also awaits the guests.
Every September, after the cows have spent the summer on the lush alpine pastures, the traditional Alpabzug Flimserstein takes place. Against a breathtaking backdrop, around two hundred cows and calves gather in the Hochtal Bargis. Guests and locals come together in the high valley for the Buura Z'Morga (farmers' breakfast) and the festival catering to watch this spectacle. The decorated cows are led from Bargis via Fidaz back down into the valley to Flims. Thanks to the Stallchilbi (barn festival), market stalls, live music and much more, the traditional Alpabzug is a wonderful experience for young and old alike.
**Program:**
8:42 to 11:00 am: Buura Z'Morga (farmers' breakfast) at the Attenhofer family farm and at Berghaus Bargis
9:00 am to 5:30 pm: Festival activities at Berghaus Bargis with face painting for kids, crafts, MC/announcements, market and much more
10:00 am to 2:00 pm: Festival activities with the Flims farmers at Bargis
From 11:00 am: Älplerchilbi (alpine herders' festival) with the Fidazer Huusmusig at FidazerHof
12:00 pm: Arrival of the cows in Bargis
2:00 pm: Departure of the cows from Bargis via Fidaz to Flims Dorf (note: no bus service between Bargis and Flims between 2:00 pm and 3:30 pm)
From 3:00 pm: Stallchilbi at Lerchihof in Scheia with live music from Wirbelwind, Buuraznacht, bar service and Nagelstock (nail-driving game)
**Important information for getting to Bargis:**
Tickets directly to Bargis can be conveniently purchased via www.sbb.ch.
Postauto AG will ensure smooth, seamless passenger transport to Bargis on the day of the Alpabzug.
The Generalabonnement (GA), local resident pass, as well as the digital guest card count as half-fare on the ticket price to Bargis (no free ride from Fidaz, Waldrand).
Due to the ongoing cattle drive on the road, no Postauto buses will run on the Bargis-Flims route between 2:00 pm and 3:30 pm.
Please plan your return trip from Bargis to Flims early to avoid longer waiting times in Bargis.
**Free shuttle bus to the Stallchilbi in Scheia:**
The bus stops at every stop on the regular bus route between Flims Waldhaus and Scheia, running every half hour during the following time periods.
From Flims Waldhaus to Scheia:
6:00 to 8:00 pm
9:00 to 10:00 pm
From Scheia to Flims Waldhaus:
6:15 to 8:15 pm
9:15 to 10:15 pm
11:15 pm to 12:45 am
1:45 to 2:45 am
| Contact address |
Flims Laax Falera Management AG
Gästeinformation Flims Laax Falera Via Nova 62 7017 Flims Dorf 0819209200 info@flimslaaxfalera.ch |
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| Location |
Hochtal Bargis 7017 Flims Dorf Switzerland |
| Event Homepage | https://www.flimslaax.com/events/alpabzug |
| Price |
Admission to the Alpabzug Flimserstein is free and open to everyone. A "Support Alpabzug" keychain can be purchased at the Postplatz and at the Bargis festival grounds for CHF 10. Tickets for the Buura Z'Morga in Bargis are available via seetickets.com
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Event dates
- 19 September 2026