Crowds will gather, local people together with holidaymakers, to line the streets of Zell and Gerlos in late September to see fat healthy cattle, decked out in garlands of flowers, returning from a summer’s grazing on lush upland pastures.
On September 23, 2023, between 09:00am and 2:00pm, the herds will parade through the streets and to their home stables to cheers and whoops. The traditional homecoming is celebrated with a huge festival in Gerlos. Brass bands are out in force as well and the streets become full of people in traditional Tirolean lederhosen and dirndl costumes.
The grand Cattle Drive Fest in Zell am Ziller begins at 10:00am. Stalls are set up in the streets, selling all sorts of authentic Tirolean crafts as well as local specialties and refreshments until 5:00pm. Moreover, there will be live music by the local traditional band named „Sonnwend“ and „Die Volxtonza“ heritage group. Free sguttle bus services bring visitors from the Zillertal-Arena car park to the village center.
On September 23, 2023, between 09:00am and 2:00pm, the herds will parade through the streets and to their home stables to cheers and whoops. The…
