FYI—Austria Cow Parades Aug. and Sept.

Wear your rubber boots , you'll want to be in the "moo"d !

Wow, I never knew there was such a thing as cow floral headdresses. It's like a cow mardi gras!

I'm currently trying to persuade my husband to go! Who'd a thunk? This has to be the sweetest thing and a local event.

My husband and I were in Austria a few years ago at the end of September/beginning of October. We walked at night in the small villages just to hear the cow bells of cows that we couldn't see. There was a wonderfully peaceful feeling of being far away from it all!

I have attended these events in the Alps. Note that there will be road closures. If you drive, arrive early. It's better to use public transit.

Hi. I saw the cow parade in Mutters near Innsbruck in 2011. It was a short bus ride but a world away. On the small side. Cows posed for photos afterwards in their paddocks. And there was a local fest with beer and wurst. Whenever I think of returning in autumn, I look up the cow events. Enjoy!

Carrie,

Thanks for the information; I've always wanted to witness the Almabtrieb cattle drives.

I was lucky enough to see them come down from the high meadows in Sept 2019 in Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland - It was an amazing parade. Something to remember for the rest of my life (and I usually hate/fear cows) But put flowers on their head, and I am a big fan.
Definitely see it if you get a chance. I got some marvelous photos.

Just adding a link to a nice walking tour video of Kufstein. For those thinking about attending one of the cattle drives, it looks like a nice town to walk around.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeI97Y7CWv4&t=657s

My sister and I still plan to attend and will report back after.