Alpabzug Hofstetten
Overview
Intro
Hofstetten Alpine Downdrift: On September 12, 2026, the festively decorated cows will make their way back down to the valley—a living tradition filled with music, customs, and a festive atmosphere.
Starting at 10 a.m., the larger festival tent at the Ballenberg West Entrance invites you to linger. The festival vendors will serve delicious regional specialties and keep you well fed. The Ländlertrio Augenschmaus will provide musical entertainment throughout the day.
In the evening, the festivities continue with an atmospheric “Älplerchilbi.” Over dinner and drinks, the trio Vollgas will create a lively party atmosphere and ensure a convivial end to the day.
A day full of tradition, enjoyment, music, and vibrant village life—the Hofstetten Alpabzug invites everyone to celebrate together.
10:00 a.m. Festival food and drink stand opens
11:00 a.m. Festival parade through the village
12:00 p.m. Cattle drive down from the alp
1:00 p.m. “Augenschmaus” folk music trio
7:00 p.m. “Vollgas” trio
7:00 p.m. Bar opens
Featuring the cattle drive down from the Gummenalp, single-axle mowers, a goat parade, vintage tractors, alphorn players, flag-wavers,
yodeling club, bouncy castle, Swiss Club for Bernese Mountain Dogs, petting zoo, and much more...
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| Contact address |
Alpabzug Hofstetten
Museumstrasse 3858 Hofstetten AlpabzugHofstetten@outlook.com |
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| Location |
Museumsstrasse 3858 Hofstetten b. Brienz Switzerland |
| Event Homepage | https://www.alpabzughofstetten.ch/ |
| Opening hours |
10:00 a.m. Food and beverage stand opens
11:00 a.m. Parade through the village
12:00 p.m. Cattle drive down from the alpine pastures
1:00 p.m. Folk music trio “Augenschmaus”
7:00 p.m. Trio “Vollgas”
7:00 p.m. Bar opens
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Event dates
- 12 September 2026