Allgäu Viehscheid cattle drive dates announced for 2026

The 2026 schedule for the Viehscheid, the traditional cattle drives in the Allgäu region, has been announced. These events involve alpine herders returning livestock to their owners, attracting thousands of visitors.

Key dates for September 2026 include festivities in Bad Hindelang, Balderschwang, Oberstaufen, and Schöllang on September 11, followed by Oberstdorf and Pfronten on September 12. Events in the Tannheimer Tal region of Tyrol, including Grän-Haldensee, Jungholz, and Nesselwängle, are scheduled for September 12 and 13. Other regional dates include Unterjoch on September 14 and Nesselwang on September 16.

Additionally, the Viehscheid in Apfeltrang, one of the northernmost and smaller-scale events in the region, is set for Sunday, October 4, 2026. This event features cattle being driven from the Schroffensteinalpe through the village, accompanied by music and catering in a festival tent.