The return of the cattle from the mountain pastures - Almabtrieb
A Traditional Carinthian Celebration
The return of the cattle from the mountain pastures, in other words the Almabtrieb, is a major farm event in autumn. The cattle is decorated colourfully and is then brought back to the valley. The headdress of the cattle consists, for example, of fir-tree green, alpine flowers, and mirrors. A string of bells decorates the neck of the cattle. It is said that the peal of the bells keeps away demons. The cattle is brought back into the stables, and around Pentecost (Pfingsten) it returns to the alpine pastures.
The most beautiful "Almabtieb" in Carinthia
The return of the cattle from the mountain pastures in Treffling is one of the most beautiful in Carinthia. Each year in september the colorfully decorated cattle returns to the valley: the festive procession leads from the Hansbauer hut, through Treffling, to the castle "Burg Sommeregg". Get an insight into this special celebration.
Farmers' Market at the castle Burg Sommeregg
The farmers of the destination Millstätter See offer their products at this special market. Enjoy a lovely day at the market with Carnithian music and a real "Kärntner Bauernschmaus" - a typical meal in Carinthia which consists of bacon, cheese, bread etc..
Infocenter Millstätter See
| Thomas-Morgenstern-Platz 1 | |
| A - 9871 Seeboden | |
 | 0043 (0) 4766-3700-0 |
 | 0043 (0) 4766-3700-8 |
 | info@millstaettersee.at |
 | http://www.millstaettersee.at |
Mo bis Fr von 09:00 - 17:00 Uhr
Infocenter Millstätter See
| Thomas-Morgenstern-Platz 1 | |
| A - 9871 Seeboden | |
| 0043 (0) 4766-3700-0 |
| 0043 (0) 4766-3700-8 |
| info@millstaettersee.at |
| http://www.millstaettersee.at |
Mo bis Fr von 09:00 - 17:00 Uhr
