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Appenzeller Alpfahrt / Öberefahre (Spring Alpine Cattle Drive)
Öberefahre
Appenzell, Switzerland
Jun 12, 2026ExpectedSource
The Öberefahre is the Appenzeller spring Alpfahrt, when farming families drive cattle, goats, and equipment from the valley up to summer alpine pastures in the Alpstein. The procession is led by Appenzeller goats with children at the reins, followed by decorated cattle wearing three tuned Senntumsschellen (bells), Sennen in festive Volltracht carrying the carved Fahreimer, the Lediwagen loaded with dairy equipment, Rugguussele (wordless yodeling) and Zauren by the Sennen, and the Appenzeller Sennenhund (Bläss) keeping the herd together. Roadside hospitality includes 'usekhäbed' — drinks offered to the passing procession. The season runs mid-May to end of June, with dates announced short-notice depending on grass growth and weather.
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Appenzell, German-speaking Switzerland, Switzerland
Appenzell, Switzerland
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Appenzeller Alpfahrt / Öberefahre (Spring Alpine Cattle Drive)
Öberefahre
Appenzell, Switzerland
The Öberefahre is the Appenzeller spring Alpfahrt, when farming families drive cattle, goats, and equipment from the valley up to summer alpine pastures in the Alpstein. The procession is led by Appenzeller goats with children at the reins, followed by decorated cattle wearing three tuned Senntumsschellen (bells), Sennen in festive Volltracht carrying the c...
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The Öberefahre is the Appenzeller spring Alpfahrt, when farming families drive cattle, goats, and equipment from the valley up to summer alpine pastures in the Alpstein. The procession is led by Appenzeller goats with children at the reins, followed by decorated cattle wearing three tuned Senntumsschellen (bells), Sennen in festive Volltracht carrying the carved Fahreimer, the Lediwagen loaded with dairy equipment, Rugguussele (wordless yodeling) and Zaur...
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The Öberefahre is the Appenzeller spring Alpfahrt, when farming families drive cattle, goats, and equipment from the valley up to summer alpine pastures in the Alpstein. The procession is led by Appenzeller goats with children at the reins, followed by decorated cattle wearing three tuned Senntumsschellen (bells), Sennen in festive Volltracht carrying the carved Fahreimer, the Lediwagen loaded with dairy equipment, Rugguussel...
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German-speaking Switzerland
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