Alpine splendor and tradition: Viehscheid 2025 in the Allgäu is starting soon!

Alpine splendor and tradition: Viehscheid 2025 in the Allgäu is starting soon!

Things will soon be going well again in the Allgäu, because the Viehscheid 2025 is just around the corner! From September onwards, over 30,000 animals return from the lush mountain pastures to the valleys. This centuries-old tradition, which marks the end of the Alpine summer, is celebrated with a colorful mix of customs, music and regional delicacies. Loud Allgäu newspaper The celebrations begin on September 6th, 2025 with the Viehscheid in Vils and last until the beginning of October 2025.

What can visitors expect? At the cattle sheds, which take place in many communities such as Oberstdorf, Bad Hindelang, and Pfronten, the cows return decorated with flowers and bells after around 100 days of alpine summer. The climax of the celebrations is particularly festive: the “divorce” of the herds and the decorating of the wreath cattle, which has become a symbol of a successful season. How almabtriebe.de describes, visitors can expect a variety of attractions, including traditional costumes, live music and a colorful festival tent.

The dates at a glance

Here are the most important dates for the Viehscheid 2025:

• Viehscheid Vils (Tirol): 6. September, ab 11:30 Uhr
• Viehscheid Kranzegg (Oberallgäu): 9. September, ab 9 Uhr
• Viehscheid Bad Hindelang (Oberallgäu): 11. September, ab 8:30 Uhr
• Viehscheid Balderschwang (Oberallgäu): 12. September, ab 9 Uhr
• Viehscheid Oberstaufen (Oberallgäu): 12. September, ab 8:30 Uhr
• … (weitere Termine in der Allgäuer Zeitung nachlesen)

A special highlight are the celebrations on September 20th, when six cattle drives take place in different places at the same time. With over 1,000 animals, Bad Hindelang will be the largest cattle shed in the Allgäu, making this day a true spectacle for animal lovers and visitors.

What’s special about Viehscheid

The Viehscheid is not just a simple festival, but an important part of Allgäu culture. It is associated with both traditional church services and festive celebrations that include regional specialties such as cheese spaetzle, apple strudel and fresh beer. How Allgäu ABC reports, the Viehscheid is the “fifth season” for many people in the Allgäu, symbolizing community and cohesion.

Tips for a successful visit: If you want to enjoy the lively atmosphere and the impressive backdrops, you should book accommodation early and come to the celebration dressed for the weather. A good piece of advice: always have a camera with you to capture unforgettable moments!

If you want to experience the Allgäu tradition up close, come to Viehscheid 2025. The colorful parades, the warm hospitality and the fantastic view of the Alps are an invitation that you shouldn't miss!