On September 13, 2025, Innertkirchen will celebrate the Alpine cattle drive with a market, music, children’s activities, and the arrival of the cows from Alp Gental and Engstlen. In the evening, there will be live music and dancing in the festival tent.

On Saturday, September 12, 2026, it’s that time of year again: Innertkirchen will celebrate its traditional Alpine cattle drive with a lively village festival. Starting at 9 a.m., market stalls, a variety of food and drink stands, and musical entertainment in the festival tent invite you to enjoy the festivities.
Around 12:00 p.m., the decorated cows from the Gental Alp will arrive in the village and parade through the streets with their herdsmen. At 1:00 p.m., the cows from the Engstlen Alp will follow.
For younger guests, there will once again be a separate Alpine descent: the meeting point is at 12:00 p.m. at the Innertkirchen church. Transportation back from the Urbachtal valley will be provided. Children are welcome to participate in traditional dress, wearing a cowherd’s cap or an edelweiss shirt.
In the evening, the festivities continue with live music and a great atmosphere in the festival tent. Various bands will provide entertainment throughout the evening—and starting at 8:00 p.m., everyone is invited to dance, sing along, and celebrate.


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