Shepherd weekend

• 07. Sep. 2024 from 12:00 - 23:59 o'clock
• 08. Sep. 2024 from 08:00 - 23:59 o'clock

On the first weekend in September, the inhabitants of Naters celebrate the well-known "Schäful" on the Belalp. The sheep, which have spent the summer in the Inner Aletschji, head back down into the valley. Guests can look forward to a rustic supporting program with fine Valais specialities and lots of country music, inviting them to dance.
ProcedureOn Saturday, the sheep are driven from the Aletschji to the Aletschbord by the Sanners. Once at the top, they are warmly welcomed by the numerous guests. Later in the afternoon, the animals are driven to the Färricha. These are brick-built sheep enclosures. On Sunday, the sheep are separated so that each farmer can see whether all his sheep have made it back.

Detailed programSaturday, 07 September 2024
12.00 hrs Start of "Schäful" on the Belalp with canteen service
from 13.00 Shepherding tradition between the Aletschbord and the Färricha
13.30 Chasperlitheater
14.30 Arrival of the sheep on the Aletschbord
18.00 Sheep herding in Färrich followed by dancing & "Fleischchoch" in the restaurants on the Belalp

Extra rides on the Belalp Railways
Blatten from 22.50 hrs and 23.50 hrs
Belalp from 23.00 hrs and 00.10 hrs

Sunday, September 08, 2024
08.00 - 09.00 hrs Meat soup with bread and cheese for all at the Färrich lift
09.00 a.m. Schafscheid (Lüsga)
10.00 a.m. Mass


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