Viehscheid Oberstdorf

On Saturday, September 12, 2026, around a thousand cattle will return from the high alpine pastures to the valley for the Viehscheid Oberstdorf. Starting around 9 a.m., the herds from the Bierenwang, Taufersberg, Haldenwang, Rappenalpe, and Biberalpe alpine pastures will arrive. At the Scheidplatz near the Nordic Centre in Ried, the animals will be sorted, announced, and returned to their owners. The Oberstdorf brass band, beer in large steins, and the traditional Scheidwurst sausage will provide the festive atmosphere.

Saturday, September 12, 2026

• from approx. 9:00 a.m. — Arrival of the first herds; around a thousand cattle from the Bierenwang, Taufersberg, Haldenwang, Rappenalpe, and Biberalpe alpine pastures move into the valley
• Scheidplatz near the Nordic Centre in Ried — Sorting, announcing, and returning the animals to their owners
• Festivities in the festival tent with the Oberstdorf brass band, beer in large steins, Scheidwurst sausage, and Allgäu delicacies

Shuttle buses run from Oberstdorf bus station to the event grounds.

• Around a thousand cattle from five high alpine pastures
• Decorated lead cows if the alpine summer was mishap-free
• Oberstdorf brass band in the festival tent
• Traditional Scheidwurst sausage and beer in a stein

Getting There

Oberstdorf is located at the southern end of the Oberallgäu region and is easily accessible by train (terminus Oberstdorf). Shuttle buses run from the bus station to the event grounds at the Nordic Centre in Ried. Due to the high number of visitors, travelling by bus and train is recommended.

Admission

Watching the cattle drive is free; consumption in the festival tent and at the stalls is paid for on-site.

Tip

The first herd usually arrives around 9 a.m. – if you want a good spot at the Scheidplatz, you should be there early.