Alpine cattle drive in Jerzens
In autumn, not only the trees know how to present themselves in a colorful and magnificent way. Festively decorated , the cows - as a symbol and thanks for an accident-free summer - make their way down into the valley. The animals are accompanied from the Jerzner Hof past the Gasthof Lammwirt to the Jerzner Mühle opposite the fire station. There is musical entertainment opposite the Lammwirt at the parking lot in front of the church and at the fire station. Products made in the region are sold at the market stalls.
Alpine cattle drive in Jerzens 2026
- 12th - 13th September 2026
- Jerzens town center
- Free admission
- Live music, stalls and much more.
- Catering by the Jerzner clubs with Tyrolean delicacies
The warm-up party with DJ takes place on Friday. On Saturday, a varied supporting program awaits you with activities for the whole family, such as face painting, nailing, sawing and milking competitions, which guarantee entertainment and fun for all alpine pasture enthusiasts. Souvenirs and regional products can also be purchased at the various market stalls. The weekend ends on Sunday with the Jerzner Kirchtag. After the field mass, the Jerzens music band plays a morning concert. The afternoon ends with another music group.
Programme Almabtrieb Jerzens 2026
FR, 11.09. WARM-UP PARTY
> 19:00: Warm-up party with DJ Happy at the Jerzens community centre
SA, 12.09. ALMABTRIEB & VILLAGE FESTIVAL
> 11:00 - 17:00: big village festival of all clubs with musical entertainment, local Schuhplattler group and market stalls in the centre of Jerzens
> from approx. 14:00 hrs: procession of the animals
> from 18:00: "Bergalarm" plays at the Schützenkompanie festival site
SO, 13.09. KIRCHTAG
> 10:00 am: field mass with the MK Jerzens
> Morning pint with the Jerzens band
> followed by live music
Stations of the Jerzen clubs at the village festival
1 - MÜHLE female farmers with Kiachln, homemade sausage, Frankfurter with bread, coffee and cake and musical entertainment
2 - FEUERWEHR beer bar, grilled pork knuckle, schnitzel and homemade cakes with musical entertainment
3 - JUNGBAUERN Nailing competition, sawing competition, milking competition, live music, cheese spaetzle, lard sandwiches, various market stalls
4 - SV JERZENS from approx. 10:00 a.m. Weißwurst party, umbrella bar with musical entertainment in the afternoon and brass band from Altenstadt, evening entertainment with DJ Ci-Mon
5 - TOURISMUSVERBAND information stand
6 - FESTPLATZ SCHÜTZENKOMPANIE beer bar and fresh grilled chicken, from 18:00 "Bergalarm"
7 - CHICKEN EXHIBITION Entrance via the Zirm restaurant
8 - CHILDREN IN MOTION at the market stalls in the Kirchgasse with popcorn and sweets
Book accommodation for your holiday in Pitztal directly online!
Exclusive hotels, cosy guesthouses or charming flats - Tyrolean hospitality is a way of life in the Pitztal.
The family-run accommodations are passionate hosts and ensure a carefree winter holiday in Tyrol.
All the information about the cattle drive at a glance
When does the cattle drive down from the alpine pastures take place in Jerzens?
The festival weekend will take place from Friday 11 September to Sunday 13 September 2026:
Friday (11 September): Warm-up party from 7.00 pm
Saturday (12 September): Cattle drive & big village festival from 11.00
Sunday (13 September): Jerzner parish fair with open-air mass & morning pint from 10.00
When will the decorated cows arrive in the village?
The festive parade of animals will take place on Saturday, 12 September 2026, starting at around 2.00 pm.
Which route do the animals take during the cattle drive down from the mountain pastures?
The festively decorated cows make their way from the Jerzner Hof, past the Lammwirt inn, to the Jerzner Mühle Stampfle (opposite the fire station).
What’s on the programme for visitors on the Saturday of the festival?
From 11.00 am, there will be a varied programme of events for the whole family in the centre of Jerzens:
Musical entertainment and performances by local Schuhplattler groups
Market stalls selling regional produce, crafts and souvenirs
Children’s and family programme (face painting, nail-driving competition, sawing competition, milking competition)
Live music and entertainment at the festival venues
What culinary specialities are on offer at the village fair?
The Jerzner clubs will be serving traditional Tyrolean delicacies at various stalls:
Mill/Stampfle: Fresh Kiachln, homemade sausage, frankfurters, coffee and cake
Young Farmers’ Association: cheese spaetzle, bread with lard
Fire Brigade & Rifle Club: Beer bar, grilled pork knuckles, schnitzel, fresh grilled chicken
SV Jerzens: Weißwurst party (from 10.00 am), chilled drinks at the umbrella bar,
Where can I park and how do I get to the festival site?
Parking spaces are available for visitors at the Jerzens sports ground. As the town centre will be partially closed to through traffic or very busy during the event, please use the signposted parking areas at the sports ground.
Is there a shuttle bus to the village fair?
Yes, a free shuttle service has been set up between the car park at the Jerzens sports ground and the festival site in the town centre. The shuttle will take you directly to the event and back again, in comfort and without any hassle.
What’s the best way to get there by public transport?
You can easily get there using the Pitztal Regio public buses. Simply get off at the ‘Jerzens Feuerwehr’ bus stop. With the Pitztal Guest Card, you can use the buses in the region free of charge.
Is there an admission charge for the cattle drive?
No, admission to the cattle drive, the village festival and all the music events is free.
