Evenementen - Alpine festivals

Zum 16. Mal treffen sich nationale und internationale Alphornbläser:innen, Fahnenschwinger:innen am Flumserberg. Jeder kann an beiden oder auch nur an einem Tag teilnehmen.

Experience the "Züglete" up close. On this day, farmers will drive their cows down from the mountains through the promenade to the "Vorschess".

In Brigels ist der Alpabzug ein echtes Dorffest.

S-chargiada d'Alp - Alpine cattle drive. Reception of the cows and festival in front of the St. Johann monastery in Müstair.

The Désalpe is a folk festival combining music, tradition and traditional know-how!

The traditional Alpine descent takes place on September 12, 2026. Gathering of helpers and visitors at 9:00 a.m. at the lower hut, departure at 9:15 a.m. towards the Restaurant Alpenblick.

Mid-September. At the end of summer, it is time to admire the cows herds coming back to the villages from the alpine pastures.

Traditional Alpine descent from the Dürrenwald pasture

Herd descent from the mountain pastures to Caux, canteen and entertainment throughout the day. Schedules : From 11 a.m.

Op 13 september 2025 viert Innertkirchen de Alpabfahrt met een markt, muziek, een kinderprogramma en de intocht van de koeien van de Alp Gental & Engstlen. ’s Avonds is er livemuziek en dans in de feesttent.

Experience a piece of Swiss tradition above Lake Thun

The Emmental Alpabfahrt celebrates the return of the summered cattle in the villages of Sumiswald and Wasen with a traditional alpine cattle drive.

On Saturday, September 19th, the cows will return from the Marguns and Laret alpine pastures to the valley. An exciting event, accompanied by music and culinary specialties.

Mid-September. At the end of summer, it is time to admire the cows herds coming back from the alpine pastures to the villages.

Rock Your Serin Downhill Run with Paul Mac Bonvin on Saturday, September 19, 2026

The end of the summer season is the occasion to witness the procession of cows leaving the Tracuit alp for Vercorin.

Traditional alpine procession with sheep awards, festively decorated animals and an authentic village atmosphere.

Culinair genieten en traditie op één plaats

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.

The traditional cattle drive down from the alp, featuring the crowning of the Alp Queen and traditional folk music, is a highlight.

Cows and goats return to the valley during the traditional Alpabzug (alpine descent) – accompanied by a folk festival for guests and locals.

This fair takes place every year on the Monday of the Federal Fast (Jeûne fédéral).

In de herfst, wanneer de boeren met hun koeien terugkeren uit de Alpen, vinden de veetentoonstellingen plaats in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. Er worden prijzen uitgereikt voor de mooiste en best presterende koeien.

In de herfst, wanneer de boeren met hun koeien terugkeren uit de Alpen, vinden de veetentoonstellingen plaats in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. Er worden prijzen uitgereikt voor de mooiste en best presterende koeien.

In de herfst, wanneer de boeren met hun koeien terugkeren uit de Alpen, vinden de veetentoonstellingen plaats in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. Er worden prijzen uitgereikt voor de mooiste en best presterende koeien.

In de herfst, wanneer de boeren met hun koeien terugkeren uit de Alpen, vinden de veetentoonstellingen plaats in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. Er worden prijzen uitgereikt voor de mooiste en best presterende koeien.

In de herfst, wanneer de boeren met hun koeien terugkeren uit de Alpen, vinden de veetentoonstellingen plaats in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. Er worden prijzen uitgereikt voor de mooiste en best presterende koeien.

In de herfst, wanneer de boeren met hun koeien terugkeren uit de Alpen, vinden de veetentoonstellingen plaats in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. Er worden prijzen uitgereikt voor de mooiste en best presterende koeien.

At the end of September, the Fête du Vacherin Mont-d’Or AOP marks the season start for this soft cheese typical of the Vallée de Joux.

The animals are sheared, brushed, adorned with large bells, their heads decorated with a fir tree crowned with flowers. The village is also particularly decorated and flowered for the occasion.

Zauberhafter Alpabzug in Plaffeien: Tausend festlich geschmückte Tiere, ein lebendiges Dorf mit Markt und Unterhaltung sowie die einzigartige Atmosphäre eines traditionsreichen Festes.

"Désalpe" is the best-known of all traditional mountain festivities.

To the sound of the bells during the cattle parade in Saint-Cergue!

Over 300 head of cattle, accompanied by herdsmen, dairymen and various folklore groups, make their way from their summering pastures to Schüpfheim.

A visit to the traditional fall market in Turtmann, which attracts numerous visitors every year at the end of September, is always worthwhile.

The 13th edition of the Leventina Agricultural Day and the 35th edition of the Leventina Cheese Festival will take place on September 27, 2026, organized by the local committee in collaboration with