Name: Nesselwanger Viehscheid 2026
Start: 2026-09-15T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-16T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Scheidplatz / Talstation Alpspitzbahn

Viehscheid Nesselwang

About Viehscheid Nesselwang

The Nesselwanger Viehscheid celebrates the return of the young cattle – called 'Schumpen' in the Allgäu – from the summer pastures to the valley. This cherished Allgäu tradition marks the end of the alpine season with a festive costume parade, barrel tapping, brass band music, and the ceremonial arrival of the animals at the 'Scheidplatz' (separation area) at the valley station of the Alpspitzbahn. Organized by the traditional costume association 'Alpspitzler'.

Dates 15 Sep — 16 Sep 2026

Venue Nesselwang (09777)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Viehscheid Nesselwang — edition 2026

The Nesselwanger Viehscheid 2026 begins on Tuesday, September 15, around 7 PM with barrel tapping and a grand costume evening. On Wednesday, September 16, starting at 10 AM, the 'Schumpen' will parade to the 'Scheidplatz'. This will be followed by the ceremonial bell removal in the festival tent and an evening celebration with music and dancing.

Viehscheid 2026

The festive parade starts on Tuesday, September 15, at 7 PM from the school to the festival tent at the valley station of the Alpspitzbahn. At 7:30 PM, the First Mayor of Nesselwang will open the event with the barrel tapping, followed by the Nesselwängle music band. From 8:30 PM, a grand Allgäu costume evening will take place with the Nesselwang Harmony Music and all groups of the 'Alpspitzler' traditional costume association.

On the main day, Wednesday, September 16, starting at 10 AM, the 'Schumpen', led by the Nesselwang Harmony Music, will parade past the hotel down to the 'Scheidplatz' at the 'Haus der Vereine'. At 2 PM, the ceremonial bell removal will take place in the festival tent, and from 7 PM, there will be dancing and entertainment with the band 'DIE CHEFS'.

Highlights Viehscheid Nesselwang 2026

Grand Allgäu costume evening with the 'Alpspitzler' groups; Arrival of the 'Schumpen' at the 'Scheidplatz'; Ceremonial bell removal in the festival tent; Dance evening with 'DIE CHEFS'.

Programme Viehscheid Nesselwang 2026

Tuesday, September 15

7:00 PM — Festive parade from the school to the festival tent (Alpspitzbahn valley station)
7:30 PM — Barrel tapping by the First Mayor, followed by the Nesselwängle music band
8:30 PM — Grand Allgäu costume evening with Nesselwang Harmony Music and all groups of the 'Alpspitzler'

Wednesday, September 16

10:00 AM — Arrival of the 'Schumpen' at the 'Scheidplatz' at the 'Haus der Vereine', led by the Nesselwang Harmony Music
2:00 PM — Ceremonial bell removal in the festival tent
7:00 PM — Dancing and entertainment with the band 'DIE CHEFS'

Prices Viehscheid Nesselwang 2026

Viehscheid and parade are free to attend. Admission may be charged for the costume evening and festival tent program.

Practical information

Practical information — Viehscheid Nesselwang

Getting There

Nesselwang is located on the A7 motorway (exit Nesselwang) in Ostallgäu. The 'Scheidplatz' is at the valley station of the Alpspitzbahn. You can also reach Nesselwang by train.

Admission

The Viehscheid itself is free to attend; admission may be charged for the costume evening and events in the festival tent. Dates may change at short notice depending on pasture conditions.

Information

Tourist Information Nesselwang, Tel. +49 8361 92340.

An Allgäu Autumn Tradition

The Viehscheid is one of the most emotional moments of the year in the Allgäu. When the young cattle return safely to the valley in September after a summer on the high alpine pastures, it is celebrated with a grand festival. In Nesselwang, the mountain village at the foot of the Alpspitze, the traditional costume association 'Alpspitzler' organizes this deeply rooted folk custom event.

'Schumpen', 'Kranzrind', and Bell Removal

The young cattle, known as 'Schumpen' in the Allgäu, descend to the 'Scheidplatz' near the 'Haus der Vereine' (House of Associations), led by the Nesselwang Harmony Music ensemble. If the summer has ended without mishap, the 'Kranzrind' (wreath-wearing cow), as the lead animal, carries a magnificent decoration of fir branches and flowers. The highlight is the ceremonial removal of the bells in the festival tent.

Custom to Celebrate Along

Around the actual Viehscheid, Nesselwang offers a multi-day festival tent program with an Allgäu costume evening, brass band music, and dancing – an authentic piece of alpine culture that attracts locals and guests alike.