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Bachlägerchilbi

Bachläger, Grindelwald

The yodelling festival on Alp Bachläger above Grindelwald is a summer highlight with a breathtaking mountain backdrop.

The Bachlägerchilbi takes place on the first Sunday in July. The Chilbi begins at 09.00 a.m. with a rich Älplerzmorge with "urchiger Choscht", which is served until 11.00 a.m.

The mountain sermon with Pastor Barbara von Känel follows at 11.00 am.

Throughout the day there will be a festival restaurant with a variety of food and drinks. A large dessert buffet completes the culinary offer.

Musical entertainment will be provided by the Ländler trio Täktig, the Inner-Eriz men's choir and the Grindelwald yodelling club.

The Bachlägerchilbi can be reached as follows:
- The journey to the Bachläger is easy with the Firstbahn. From First, a 30-minute hike leads to the festival grounds. First ascent from Grindelwald: 08.00 hrs.
- Bus: The bus departs from Grindelwald (Bärplatz) directly to the Bachläger.
          Departures: Grindelwald - Bachläger: 9.00, 9.30, 10.50, 14.00 hrs.
          Return journeys: Bachläger - Grindelwald: 11.20, 14.40, 16.40 hrs.

In case of doubtful weather conditions, please call 033 854 12 22

Date

09:00 h

If the Bachlägerchilbi has to be canceled due to bad weather, the service will take place at 10:00 am in the village church of Grindelwald.
In case of doubtful weather conditions, please call 033 854 12 22.

Address

Bachläger
3818 Grindelwald

Contact

Grindelwald Tourismus
Dorfstrasse 110
3818 Grindelwald
+41 33 854 12 12

Category

  • Church consecration festival
  • Festivity
  • Nature / Environment
  • Yodel

Target groups

  • Open to all

Webcode

www.myfarm.ch/BBYvAs