Every September, seven alpine dairy families in traditional costumes and chüjer parade with 300 cows and cattle from their rustic alpine huts around Sörenberg down to Schüpfheim - accompanied by colourful folklore groups. The magnificent procession through the village is still the highlight of the Entlebucher Alpabfahrt, which has long since become much more than a traditional festival day for alpine herdsmen and dairymaids.
The largest annual event in the region gives guests from near and far the unique opportunity to experience folk traditions as they are lived and breathed: the flag is waved, the alphorn is blown or yodelling is done with great passion. At the big market you can buy the best from the region - from alpine cheese to sausage and jam. And in the lovingly decorated pubs of local associations, there is plenty to eat and drink.
The largest annual event in the region gives guests from near and far the unique opportunity to experience folk traditions as they are lived and breathed: the flag is waved, the alphorn is blown or yodelling is done with great passion. At the big market you can buy the best from the region - from alpine cheese to sausage and jam. And in the lovingly decorated pubs of local associations, there is plenty to eat and drink.
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Price info
Free admission
Accessibility / Location
In the country
Target group
Individual guests
Groups
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In the detailed brochure, you can find out everything you need to know about the Entlebucher Alpabfahrt. Programme, map, information about the alpine farms, catering options and much more.
Information about the individual alpine farms taking part in the traditional alpine descent can be found here.
You can also find the latest news about the Entlebucher Alpabfahrt on social media.
Information about the individual alpine farms taking part in the traditional alpine descent can be found here.
You can also find the latest news about the Entlebucher Alpabfahrt on social media.
Directions & Parking facilities
We recommend arriving in good time by public transport. The number of parking spaces on site is limited. Cars and coaches should follow the instructions of the traffic service. The centre of Schüpfheim will be closed to all traffic from 10.45 to 16.30. Train from Langnau to Lucerne stops in Schüpfheim at .59 (regional train) and .28 (express train), train from Lucerne to Langnau stops at .58 (regional train) and .29 (express train).
Or would you like to hike to Schüpfheim for the Alpine descent? The path along the Emme from Entlebuch (1 h 45 min.) and the Weissemme from Escholzmatt (2 h 30 min.) are ideal for this.
Or would you like to hike to Schüpfheim for the Alpine descent? The path along the Emme from Entlebuch (1 h 45 min.) and the Weissemme from Escholzmatt (2 h 30 min.) are ideal for this.
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