Alpabzüge

Festively decorated cows with floral headpieces and traditional herders in white shirts during the alpine descent in Klöntal.

From over 80 Alps down to the valley

In the last weeks of September, the various Sennten move from north to south with decorated animals back to the valley, as a thank you for a good summer. The weather and the course of the alpine summer set the pace.

Glarus Alpine Cheese Delivered Directly to Your Home

The Glarus Cheese Cooperative’s shop sells the finest Glarus Alpine cheese from various alpine pastures. It sounds good to have this natural product from the Glarus highlands delivered directly to your kitchen with just one click.

Wheels of Glarus alpine cheese with detailed labels arranged on a market stall, surrounded by cheese portions and decorations. — Finest Glarus alpine cheese on display at the local cheese market – a delicious piece of mountain tradition.

Impressions Alpempfang in Näfels 2025 by Taria Hösli

Decorated cows and proud alpine farmers parade through the village of Näfels during the traditional Alpabzug – the festive descent from the alpine pastures. Adorned with flowers, bells and Swiss flags, this colourful event celebrates community, craftsmanship and living Swiss tradition in the heart of the Glarnerland.

Decorated cows and farmers during the traditional Alpabzug in Näfels, Glarnerland, Switzerland. — Decorated cows and proud alpine farmers parade through the village of Näfels during the traditional Alpabzug – the festive descent from the alpine pastures. Adorned with flowers, bells and Swiss flags, this colourful event celebrates community, craftsmanship and living Swiss tradition in the heart of the Glarnerland.

A powerful symbol of alpine heritage showcased in detail.

Close-up of a cow wearing an ornate traditional mask and bell during the procession. — A powerful symbol of alpine heritage showcased in detail.

Beautifully arranged flowers add charm to the Alp Welcome in Näfels.

Large colourful flower bouquets with sunflowers and grasses displayed on a marketplace. — Beautifully arranged flowers add charm to the Alp Welcome in Näfels.

Artistic head ornaments and living heritage captured in a vivid scene.

Decorated cows with handcrafted masks and large bells walking through rainy Näfels. — Artistic head ornaments and living heritage captured in a vivid scene.

A genuine look at the living traditions of the Glarus region.

Young alpine herders and a girl in traditional dress leading decorated cows through the village streets. — A genuine look at the living traditions of the Glarus region.

The alpine descent turns the streets into a vibrant celebration of heritage.

Cows with traditional head decorations and bells walking through Näfels while crowds watch. — The alpine descent turns the streets into a vibrant celebration of heritage.

Impressions Alpine reception in Klöntal 2025 by Maya Rhyner

Tradition at its best: Alp Unterlängenegg showcases its cattle at the Klöntal Alpine arrival.

Festively adorned cows from Alp Unterlängenegg walk down the road during the Alpine arrival in Klöntal. — Tradition at its best: Alp Unterlängenegg showcases its cattle at the Klöntal Alpine arrival.

Traditional Alpabzug in Klöntal: The beautifully adorned cows return from the summer pastures to the valley.

Festively decorated cows with floral arrangements and greenery walk along a road during the Alpabzug in Klöntal. — Traditional Alpabzug in Klöntal: The beautifully adorned cows return from the summer pastures to the valley.

Impressions Alpempfang in Schwanden 2025 by Fritz Leuzinger

Alp Alpeli Chüetal impresses with its large goat herd.

Children and adults guiding black and white goats during the alpine procession in Schwanden. — Alp Alpeli Chüetal impresses with its large goat herd.

A memorable season finale for Alp Altenoren Chäsboden.

Herders guiding decorated cows through the rain during the Schwanden alpine welcome. — A memorable season finale for Alp Altenoren Chäsboden.

Tradition and family spirit at the alpine descent of Alp Bösbächi.

Children and herders leading goats and cows during the Schwanden alpine procession. — Tradition and family spirit at the alpine descent of Alp Bösbächi.

olourful appearance of Alp Fittern at the alpine descent.

Large group of beautifully decorated cows on the road during the Schwanden alpine procession. — olourful appearance of Alp Fittern at the alpine descent.

Alp Nideren Mettmen showing its traditional procession in Schwanden.

Young herders guiding decorated cows beneath an overpass during the Schwanden alpine descent. — Alp Nideren Mettmen showing its traditional procession in Schwanden.

Our partners

Agrotourismus Glarnerland would like to thank its main sponsor for these receptions – the Glarner Regionalbank – for their support.

Partner of the region: Glarner Regionalbank

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On behalf of all three OKs, a very special thank you to the helpers and venue sponsors.