When the cows arrive at their summer home, the ornamental bells are hung under the eaves, and the cows get more practical bells. These high-elevation summer stables are perched on …

Approximately 400,000 cattle, 200,000 sheep and goats and even alpacas spend the summer up on an alp in the Swiss mountains. The return of the herds and herdsmen has been celebrated …

Sep 19, 2023 · During autumn, Swiss farmers return their herds from the high-altitude pastures. Here is a list of all the alpine cow parades in 2024.

While there is often some movement of cattle between the Almen (sing.: Alm), or Alpen (sing.: Alp) respectively, during the summer, there is usually one concerted cattle drive in the autumn …

Colourfully decorated, the animals walk on sometimes narrow and steep rock paths. The traditional Züglete procession of local farmers and their cattle through Gstaad is always an …

Sep 4, 2017 · The Swiss really love their cow bells. Despite the controversy over their deafening clang, these massive melody makers remain a fixture in any Alpine experience.

Sep 27, 2019 · Taking in a deep breath of thin-and-fragrant alpine air, I make my way across the meadow to the rustic little hut called Suppenalp. This is a proper “alp” — a high-mountain …

Oct 31, 2024 · In late Spring, the reverse cattle drive takes place. Farmers herd their animals up from the valley to the mountain pastures (Almen, Alpen). This is called an Almauftrieb in …

Nov 11, 2019 · At the beginning of autumn, a beautiful living tradition takes place all over Switzerland: Alpabzug, the alpine cow parade with Swiss cows.

Sep 21, 2024 · At the so-called Hoamfahrerfest (homecoming festival) the cows are driven from the Alpine pastures back into the valley. The Alpine Cattle Drive is a traditional event that …