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Viehscheid in Schöllang: Traditional festival attracts thousands of visitors!
The Viehscheid in Schöllang, Oberallgäu, will take place on September 12, 2025. Experience tradition, animals and a festive atmosphere!
Viehscheid in Schöllang: Traditional festival attracts thousands of visitors!
On September 12, 2025 it will be that time again: The Viehscheid in Schöllang, a charming community in the Oberallgäu district, will once again attract numerous visitors. After a summer in the idyllic Alps, around 600 animals, including around 700 young cattle, return to the valley. The festival tent opens its doors at 8:30 a.m., while the first animals are expected at Scheidplatz around 9:30 a.m. This is located at the southern entrance to Schöllang and on this day is transformed into a hustle and bustle of tradition and conviviality. Allgäuer Zeitung reports that the herds of Entschenalpe, Hinteren Seealpe, Gutenalpe and Käseralpe are ceremoniously accompanied by Shepherds and shepherdesses dressed in traditional costumes are brought to the cutting place.
The Viehscheid is more than just a return of the animals. It is a deeply rooted Allgäu tradition that brings people together year after year. The wreath cow, decorated with flowers and bells, has a very special symbolism. It stands for an accident-free alpine experience and is ceremoniously welcomed when the animals arrive at Scheidplatz in the morning. Here they are received by their owners and distributed to their winter quarters. Allgäu Viehscheid describes how the eventual rush of visitors is also accompanied by the supporting program, which includes brass music and the best Allgäu specialties.
Tradition meets conviviality
The municipality of Oberstdorf recommends that guests use local public transport as parking options in town are limited. From 8 a.m. buses run from Fischen to Schöllang, and train connections to Oberstdorf or Fischen are also available. Early booking of accommodation in the market town is advisable due to the high demand. From hotels to guesthouses to holiday apartments, there is something for every budget. The Tourist Information Oberstdorf is available on +49 (0) 8322/700-0 or by email to help with queries.
Overall, the Viehscheid combines tradition, nature and conviviality in a breathtaking backdrop of the Allgäu Alps. Visitors can look forward to numerous stands offering handicrafts and regional products. Culinary catering is also provided with regional dishes in the Moorstüble in Reichenbach, which offers a cozy beer garden. Allgäu.de highlights how important such traditional events are for the region, as they offer people and the community a connection with their roots.
The Viehscheid in Schöllang is not only a big day for the cattle breeders, but also for the entire region. The day before the Viehscheid in Schöllang, the Viehscheid takes place in Bad Hindelang, and the one in Oberstdorf follows a day later. This means the Allgäu region is in celebration mode this weekend – a highlight on every calendar! It will be exciting to greet the festively decorated animals and celebrate the Allgäu customs together with friends and neighbors.