Cattle drive in St. Anton with festively decorated cows and traditional attire.

Alpine Cattle Drives in the Region

in September 2026

As summer in the mountains comes to an end and the leaves start to change color, one of the most cherished traditions in Tyrol begins: the Almabtrieb. During this spectacular event, beautifully adorned cows return from the lush alpine pastures to the valley, marking the end of the grazing season.

 
Decorating the cattle is a symbol of a safe and successful summer on the alpine meadows. The most outstanding lead cows receive a traditional "Stafel" as a sign of distinction. This deeply rooted cultural event is a feast for the senses, offering visitors a chance to experience authentic Tyrolean customs in a festive setting.

Alpine cattle drive on September 5

Alpine cattle drive in Schnann am Arlberg


At 17:00 the cheese sale from the various alpine dairy farms begins at the Platzli (village square) extern followed by the entry of the decorated animals at around 18:00.

Proud farmers with artistically adorned cows at the Schnann cattle drive.

Alpine cattle drives on September 12

Alpine Cattle Drive in St. Anton am Arlberg

 

This year, the end of the alpine summer will once again be celebrated in style with the Almabtrieb cattle drive and the accompanying farmers' festival in St. Anton am Arlberg on Saturday, 12 September 2026. 

 

The festivities begin at 11.00 hrs at Griesplatz extern. At 13.00 hrs, the traditional parade makes its way through the pedestrian zone, followed by the farmers’ festival at Griesplatz extern, with plenty of entertainment.

 

Viehzug beim Almabtrieb durch das Dorfzentrum von St. Anton am Arlberg.
Drone shot of Alpe Dawin, which lies on a green pasture slope high on the mountain.

Alpine cattle drive Alpe Dawin in Strengen

 

We cordially invite you to this year's cattle drive on Obweg (district of Strengen). The Almabtrieb begins at approx. 13:00, delicious food and drinks are provided.

Alpine cattle drives on September 19

Decorated cattle make their way through Pettneu during the drive.

Alpine Cattle Drive in Pettneu am Arlberg

 

The cattle drive takes place on the Dorfplatz extern outside the town hall and starts at 10.00 am. Food and drink are well catered for! From 12.00 pm, there will also be plenty of musical entertainment.

 

The young farmers of Pettneu and the farmers of Pettneu look forward to seeing you there.

Alpine cattle drive in Flirsch

 

Food and drink will be provided at the Dorfplatz Flirsch extern during the cattle drive. The festival begins at 10.00 hrs, followed by the arrival of the decorated alpine cattle.

Cattle drive in Flirsch runs through the village streets.
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