Category: Switzerland

Viehscheid, bringing the cows down to the valley
Austria, European Travel, Germany, Switzerland, Western Europe

Almabtrieb: A Celebration of Alpine Traditions

The Almabtrieb is a picturesque and culturally rich tradition in the Alpine regions of southern Europe. Think of Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Liechtenstein, and northern Italy. It’s not just a cattle drive; it’s a celebration of rural life, seasonal rhythms, and community spirit. It refers to a cattle drive. This event brings the cow herd down from the mountain pastures every end of September. I was … Continue reading Almabtrieb: A Celebration of Alpine Traditions

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Edelweiss flower in Austrian, Bavarian mountains
Austria, General, Germany, Germany, Northern Europe, Switzerland

Edelweiss, the “Eternal Flower”

The Alpine Edelweiss (also Leontopodium alpinum) is the only native plant in Central Europe representative of the approximately 40 known Edelweiss species, which are widespread in the mountains of Europe and Asia. It is found in the Alps, the Carpathians and in the Jura, where it settled after the last ice age as an immigrant plant from Asia. The Alpine Edelweiss, a beautiful flower belonging … Continue reading Edelweiss, the “Eternal Flower”

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