Alpine cattle drive in Jerzens
In autumn, it is not only the trees that know how to look colourful and magnificent. Festively decked out , the cows make their way down into the valley – as a symbol of and in gratitude for an accident-free summer . The animals are escorted from the Jerzner Hof, past the Lammwirt inn, to the Jerzner Mühle opposite the fire station. There is musical entertainment opposite the Lammwirt, at the car park in front of the church and at the fire station. At the market stalls, products are sold that have been produced in the region.
Alpine cattle drive in Jerzens 2026
- 12–13 September 2026
- Town centre Jerzens
- Free admission
- A big village festival with live music and market stalls
- Refreshments provided by the Jerzner clubs, featuring Tyrolean specialities
The warm-up party with a DJ will take place as early as Friday. On Saturday, you can look forward to a varied programme of events with activities for the whole family, such as face painting, nail-driving competitions, sawing competitions and milking competitions, which are guaranteed to provide entertainment and fun for all alpine enthusiasts. You can also buy souvenirs and regional products at the various market stalls. The weekend will draw to a close on Sunday with the Jerzner Kirchtag. After the open-air mass, the Jerzens brass band will play a morning pint concert. We’ll round off the afternoon with another band.
Alpine cattle drive in Jerzens
Jerzens 2026 Cattle Drive Programme
Fri 11 Sept: WARM-UP PARTY
> 7.00 pm: Warm-up party with a DJ at the Jerzens community centre
Sat, 12 Sept. ALMABTRIEB & VILLAGE FESTIVAL
> 11:00 – 17:00: large village festival organised by all the local clubs, featuring musical entertainment, a local Schuhplattler group and market stalls in the centre of Jerzens
> from around 14:00: PARADE OF THE ANIMALS
> from 6.00 pm: ‘Bergalarm’ will be playing at the Schützenkompanie festival grounds
Sun, 13 Sept. PARISH FESTIVAL
> 10.00 am: Open-air mass with the Jerzens brass band
> Morning drinks with the Jerzens brass band
> followed by: entertainment with the “Ierzer Musitrupp”
Stalls run by Jerzen’s local clubs at the village fair
1 – MILL/STAMPFLE Farmers’ wives serving Kiachln, homemade sausage, Frankfurters with bread, coffee and cake, with musical entertainment
2 - FIRE BRIGADE Piffbar, grilled pork knuckle, schnitzel and homemade cakes with musical entertainment
3 - YOUNG FARMERS Nail-driving, sawing and milking competitions, live music with “Böhmisch Damisch”, cheese spaetzle, bread with lard, various market stalls
4 - SV JERZENS from around 10.00 am: Weißwurst party, beer tent with musical entertainment in the afternoon and the Altenstadt brass band, evening entertainment with DJ Ci-Mon
5 - TOURISM ASSOCIATION Information stand
6 - SCHÜTZENKOMPANIE FESTIVAL GROUNDS Whistle bar and fresh grilled chicken; from 6.00 pm “Bergalarm”
7 - ZIRBE EXHIBITION Entrance via the Zirm restaurant
8 - KIDS ON THE MOVE at the market stalls in Kirchgasse with popcorn and sweets
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All the information about the cattle drive at a glance
When does the cattle drive 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 Kirchtag 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, from 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 & performances by local Schuhplattler groups
Market stalls selling regional produce, crafts and souvenirs
Children’s & family programme (face painting, nail-driving competition, sawing competition, milking competition)
Live music and entertainment at the festival grounds
What culinary specialities are on offer at the village fair?
The Jerzner clubs will be serving traditional Tyrolean delicacies at various stalls:
Mühle/Stampfle: Fresh Kiachln, homemade sausage, frankfurters, coffee & cake
Young Farmers’ Association: cheese spaetzle, bread with lard
Fire Brigade & Rifle Company: 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 is available for visitors at the Jerzens sports ground. As the town centre will be partially closed to through traffic and 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 takes you directly to the action 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 music events is free.
