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When Cows Parade Through Villages: The Almabtrieb of Tyrol

In mid-September, Tyrol’s mountain pastures empty in a spectacle that’s part necessity, part celebration: the Almabtrieb. Herds of cows, crowned in flowers and ribbons, clanging bells in hypnotic rhythm, walk slowly through villages toward their winter stables. I experienced it firsthand in Kirchberg: the soundscape of hundreds of bells, the skill of young herders guiding stubborn cattle, and the unexpected dramas – from traffic conflicts to cows rushing fences to greet passing herds. The whole community joins in, with food, music, and markets turning a practical task into a festival.For me, it wasn’t just about watching cows walk home. It was about witnessing a living tradition that ties people, animals, and seasons together in a way that feels timeless.