Colourful alpine pastures in the Hohe Salve holiday region

Updated 02.09.2022

A week full of Tyrolean tradition and customsTheAlmabtrieb, the home march of the alpine dairymen and women with their cows, has been a wonderful traditional festival in the Hohe Salve holiday region for decades. Early in the morning, the cows and calves are decorated with colourful flower arrangements to show that the summer in the alpine pastures has passed without misfortune. After the long journey home, the animals and the "Alminger" are ceremoniously welcomed in the villages after weeks of silence.

Saturday, 17.09.2022 | Almabtrieb AngerbergThesmall but beautiful "Hoamfohrafestl" in Angerberg enchants young and old with the beautifully decorated cows and calves. From 11:00 a.m. at the Buchacker car park, you will be spoilt with homemade Zillertal doughnuts made by the Angerberg farmers' wives, while the "Kofler Buam" provide an exuberant atmosphere. Admission is free and the festival takes place in all weathers. 20.09. to 23.09.2022 | Supporting programme based on the Almabtrieb Bread baking, visit to a traditional costume factory, enjoyable hike to an impressive organic farm, guided tour of an alpine cheese dairy or "Boschen" tying - experience Tyrolean tradition at first hand! This year, the Almabtriebs festivities will be accompanied by a varied programme of events for guests and locals alike, offering exciting glimpses behind the scenes.

Saturday, 24.09.2022 | Almabtrieb Kelchsau and Almabtriebfest in HopfgartenWhennumerous cattle march right through Hopfgartner Markt, they are duly welcomed on their way home. From 10:00 a.m. the music plays and the first delicacies of the day - from typically traditional Tyrolean delicacies to fine schnapps - are on offer. At the farmers' market you can stock up on natural products from the region. Admission is, of course, free again.

You can find all information at: www.hohe-salve.com/almabtrieb