Name: Viehscheid Oberstdorf (Schöllang) 2026
Start: 2026-09-11T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-11T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Viehscheidplatz Schöllang

Viehscheid Schöllang

About Viehscheid Schöllang

The Viehscheid in Schöllang, a district of Oberstdorf in the Oberallgäu, is one of the most traditional cattle drives in the region. When the summer grazing on the mountains ends in September, the herdsmen drive the cattle from the surrounding Alps – including Entschenalpe, Seealpe, Gutenalpe, and Käseralpe – down into the valley to the Viehscheidplatz Schöllang. Around 600 animals return after an accident-free summer grazing season, adorned with bells and headwear. At the Viehscheidplatz, the animals are allocated to their owners, accompanied by a lively festival with the Musikkapelle Schöllang and the Rubihorn Musikanten in the festival tent. The Viehscheid is living Allgäu tradition and an impressive experience for locals and guests.

Dates 11 Sep — 11 Sep 2026

Venue Oberstdorf (09780)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Viehscheid Schöllang — edition 2026

The Viehscheid Schöllang 2026 takes place on Friday, September 11, starting at 8:30 AM at the Viehscheidplatz. Around 600 animals return from the Entschenalpe, Seealpe, Gutenalpe, and Käseralpe to the valley, accompanied by a festive event with the Musikkapelle Schöllang and the Rubihorn Musikanten.

The 2026 edition of the Viehscheid in Schöllang takes place on Friday, September 11, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM at the Viehscheidplatz. Around 600 animals parade from the Entschenalpe, Seealpe, Gutenalpe, and Käseralpe Alps into the valley.

If the herd has survived the summer grazing season without mishap, the animals return festively adorned. The festival operations at the Viehscheidplatz are accompanied by the Musikkapelle Schöllang and the Rubihorn Musikanten in the festival tent.

Highlights Viehscheid Schöllang 2026

Arrival of around 600 animals from four Alps, festively adorned herds in case of an accident-free summer grazing season, festival tent with Musikkapelle Schöllang and Rubihorn Musikanten.

Programme Viehscheid Schöllang 2026

Friday, September 11, 2026

from 08:30 AM — Arrival of the herds at the Viehscheidplatz Schöllang from Entschenalpe, Seealpe, Gutenalpe, and Käseralpe (approx. 600 animals)
If the summer grazing season was accident-free: festively adorned animals with bells and headwear
"Scheiden" – Allocation of animals to their respective owners at the Viehscheidplatz
Following: Festival operations in the tent with the Musikkapelle Schöllang and the Rubihorn Musikanten, Allgäu delicacies, and beer

Prices Viehscheid Schöllang 2026

Admission to the Viehscheidplatz is generally free. Food and drinks in the festival tent are subject to a charge.

Practical information

Practical information — Viehscheid Schöllang

Getting There

Schöllang is located in the Oberallgäu between Sonthofen and Oberstdorf. Arrive by car via the B19 or by train (Oberstdorf or Fischen station, then bus). Increased crowds are expected on Viehscheid days – arrive early.

Admission

Admission to the Viehscheidplatz is generally free. Food and drinks in the festival tent are subject to a charge.

Tip

The arrival of the animals begins early in the morning (from approx. 8:30 AM) – if you want to see the procession of decorated lead cows, you should be there in good time.

Cattle Drive in the Allgäu

The Viehscheid marks the end of the summer grazing period – those months when the cattle graze on the high mountain pastures. In Schöllang, a district of the market town of Oberstdorf, this custom is particularly traditionally maintained. When the animals return from the Alps such as Entschenalpe, Seealpe, Gutenalpe, and Käseralpe to the valley, it is a highlight of the Allgäu year.

The Festive Arrival

Around 600 animals parade to the Viehscheidplatz. If the herd has survived the summer without mishap, the animals return festively adorned with bells and elaborate headwear – a symbol deeply rooted in tradition. At the Viehscheidplatz, the animals are allocated ("divided") among their owners.

Festival Operations and Music

The Viehscheid is accompanied by lively festival operations. The Musikkapelle Schöllang and the Rubihorn Musikanten provide the Allgäu atmosphere in the festival tent. Delicacies, beer, and conviviality round off the celebration.

Two Cattle Drives in Oberstdorf

A few days after the Viehscheid in Schöllang, another Viehscheid takes place in Oberstdorf itself – visitors thus have two opportunities to experience this traditional Allgäu custom.