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Viehscheid Oberstdorf 2027: date, schedule & getting there
The 2027 Viehscheid in Oberstdorf – the traditional autumn cattle drive – is expected to take place on Monday 13 September 2027, at the sorting ground by the Nordic Zentrum in the Ried. Around 1,000 young cattle, five alpine pastures, up to 20,000 visitors and, towering above it all, the peaks of the Allgäu High Alps: Oberstdorf celebrates one of the largest cattle drives in the Allgäu. Here you can read how the day unfolds in the Ried, what happened in 2026 and where to stay in and around Oberstdorf.
When is the Viehscheid in Oberstdorf in 2027?
Oberstdorf sticks to a fixed date: the Viehscheid is traditionally held on 13 September. It is only moved if that falls on a Sunday, as in 2026, when the celebration took place on Saturday 12 September. In 2027, 13 September is a Monday, so we expect it on Monday 13 September 2027. As soon as the municipality confirms the date, you will find it here. It is best to plan for the whole weekend from 11 to 13 September: on 11 September Bad Hindelang holds its big Viehscheid, and in 2026 the Oberstdorf district of Schöllang brought its herds down the day before Oberstdorf.
Looking back: the Viehscheid Oberstdorf 2026
On Saturday 12 September 2026, around 1,000 animals returned to the valley from the Bierenwang, Taufersberg, Haldenwang, Rappenalpe and Biberalpe pastures. From about 9 am the first herds arrived at the sorting ground by the Nordic Zentrum in the Ried, with one alpine pasture following another until midday. In front of the festival marquee, spectators had the best view of the sorting, during which each animal is called out and handed over to its owner.
The day before, Schöllang had already welcomed around 600 head of cattle from four alpine pastures. In Oberstdorf itself the brass band then played in the festival marquee, with Scheidwurst (the traditional Viehscheid sausage) and beer by the litre stein. For traffic: shuttle buses from 7:45 am from the bus station, parking at P1 to P3 at the entrance to the village, and the Birgsauer Straße was closed from 7 to 10 am for the cattle drive.
How the day unfolds in the Ried
- From 7:45 am: shuttle buses from the bus station to the sorting ground in the Ried.
- From 9 to 9:30 am: the first herds arrive, led by the garlanded lead cow if the summer was free of accidents.
- Until approx. 12:30 pm: pasture by pasture the herds are sorted and the animals go back to their owners.
- Afterwards: festival marquee with brass music, Scheidwurst and Allgäu beer into the evening.
Where to stay for the Viehscheid in Oberstdorf
If you stay in Oberstdorf, you can walk or take the shuttle bus to the Ried in the morning and leave the car behind. Our apartments in Sonthofen are just as well placed: from there you can be in Oberstdorf in around 20 minutes, and in Bad Hindelang on 11 September in just under a quarter of an hour. The code for self check-in is sent to your phone in advance. The apartments are booked up early around the Viehscheid.
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Tips for your Viehscheid visit in Oberstdorf
- Train rather than car: Oberstdorf is the end of the line, and the shuttle bus takes you from the station to the Ried.
- Be at the sorting ground by 9 am at the latest to see the garlanded cows of the first herd.
- Secure a spot in front of the festival marquee: from there you have the best view of the sorting.
- Dress for the weather: there is little shade and little shelter from the rain in the Ried.
- Add an extra day: the Nebelhorn and the Breitachklamm gorge are right on your doorstep.
You will find more day-trip ideas around Oberstdorf in our overview of places to visit in the Allgäu, and all the region’s cattle drives in our overview of the Viehscheid dates in the Allgäu 2027.
Frequently asked questions about the Viehscheid in Oberstdorf
When is the Viehscheid in Oberstdorf in 2027?
Most likely on Monday 13 September 2027. Oberstdorf traditionally celebrates on 13 September and only moves the date if it falls on a Sunday. As soon as the municipality confirms the date, we will add it here.
Where does the Viehscheid in Oberstdorf take place?
At the sorting ground by the Nordic Zentrum in the Ried, south of the village centre. On Viehscheid day shuttle buses run from the bus station from 7:45 am, and many visitors also walk.
How many animals and visitors come to the Viehscheid in Oberstdorf?
Around 1,000 young cattle from five alpine pastures arrive in the Ried over the course of the morning. The municipality expects up to 20,000 visitors, making Oberstdorf one of the largest Viehscheids in the Allgäu.
When do the first herds arrive?
The first herds arrive between 9 and 9:30 am, and the remaining alpine pastures follow one after another until around 12:30 pm. If you want to see the garlanded cows, be at the Ried by 9 am at the latest.
Where can I park for the Viehscheid in Oberstdorf?
In car parks P1 to P3 at the entrance to the village, and from there by shuttle bus. The Birgsauer Straße is closed in the morning for the cattle drive. The most relaxed way to arrive is by train – Oberstdorf is the end of the line.
Conclusion
The Viehscheid in Oberstdorf is Allgäu tradition on a grand scale. With a holiday apartment in Oberstdorf or in Sonthofen you can enjoy the cattle drive, expected on 13 September 2027, without traffic jams or hunting for a parking space. Book your accommodation in good time – we look forward to welcoming you!
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