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Allgäu celebrates: Viehscheid brings 30,000 animals back to the valley!
Discover the Viehscheide 2025 in Oberallgäu: traditional cattle drives, festive parades and culinary highlights await you.
Allgäu celebrates: Viehscheid brings 30,000 animals back to the valley!
The hustle and bustle of the Oktoberfest is over and the Alpine summer is coming to an end. Over 30,000 cattle and other animals spent the summer in the picturesque Allgäu Alps this year. Now the Viehscheid, also known as the Almabtrieb, is just around the corner. In the coming weeks, the shepherds will return to the valley with their animals, and the traditional celebration promises a very special experience for locals and tourists alike. The Allgäuer Zeitung reports that the cattle shedding in the Allgäu will take place in September and October 2025.
The dates for the cattle shedding are particularly varied this year. The first events include the Viehscheid in Vils on September 6th and Kranzegg on September 9th. On September 15th there will be two festivities in Buching and Unterjoch. It is a real spectacle that attracts not only the animals but also people to the villages, where the shepherds hand their cattle back to their owners. According to almabtriebe.de, the highlight of the celebrations will be the “divorce” of the herds and the decorating of the wreath cattle.
An experience for the senses
The event is not only a feast for the eyes, but also for the palate. Visitors can look forward to typical regional delicacies such as Kässpatzen and Küchle. Music bands and traditional costume groups create the right atmosphere and give the pageants a distinctive touch. The various market stalls offer handcrafted products and regional specialties that round off the culinary experience. Here everyone can experience the customs and traditions of the Allgäu up close, while the cows return to the valley in festive company, emphasizes the Allgäuer Newspaper.
The tradition of Viehscheid goes back to the 16th century and is firmly anchored in various regions of the Allgäu. While some communities use the term “the Viehscheid”, in others the form “die Viehscheid” is used. Although the custom is deeply rooted in history, it remains alive and attracts thousands of onlookers every year to celebrate the return of the cows.
Tips for visiting
There are some valuable tips for everyone who wants to celebrate one of the cattle sheds in 2025. Planning your accommodation early and arriving on time is recommended. Even if the atmosphere is festive, you should dress appropriately for the weather, after all, the Allgäu can be moody in September. Don't forget the camera to capture the magnificent crown cattle!
On the website of almabtriebe.de you will find all the necessary information and dates for the upcoming cattle sheds so that you don't miss any highlights.