We are planning a trip this summer to Austria. We would appreciate information
on the Alpine Region cows coming down from the mountains procession festivals.
Which villages have festivals, dates, nearest
city for possible accommodations, and other pertinent information.
Thank you
Posted by
Minnesota 🎒
17126 posts
We are planning a trip this summer to Austria.
I believe Almabtrieb occurs in September/early October? The cows graze up in the mountains during the summer.
Posted by
OP
3 posts
Thank you regarding the time frame .Do you have any additional information?
Thanks
Steve
Posted by
Vienna, Austria
5650 posts
Almabtrieb in Austria occurs from mid-September until mid-October. Almabtrieb takes place in many villages in the regions of Oberoesterreich, Salzburgerland, Tirol, Kaernten, Vorarlberg, and Steiermark. This link (in German, use Google translate) provides dates, villages, etc. on the celebrations - https://www.austria.info/de-ch/inspiration/almabtriebe/.
What else do you want to know?
Posted by
martinez, ca, usa
2581 posts
hey hey stevehoward09
as others have mentioned, it happens middle september/first of october. we missed one in annecy france by 8 days but did a private tour around lake annecy & small villages. we stopped at pastures with the cows wearing cowbells making music in the hills and grazing coming down from the mountains. at a small village i bought 2 cowbells for me and my sister in hawaii since mom was a cowgirl and grew up on a private ranch there (memories)
do you have a hotel reserved and other activities planned? summer is near with many traveling anywhere and everywhere and crowds will be abundent. have fun and enjoy
aloha
Posted by
OP
3 posts
Everyone:
We really appreciate your help!
Your information will help us to plan an
outstanding vacation.
Cheers from Carlsbad CA!
Steve