--- title: Alpine cattle drive url: "https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/48240030/traditional-festival-almabtrieb.html" description: The cattle drive at the Moosalm in Gosau am Dachstein is an event with a long tradition. The cows are driven from the mountain pastures down into the valley to the Moosalm. image: "https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/dachstein-salzkammergut/header/header-seitenbreite/region-sommer/Header-Panorama-Dachstein-Salzkammergut-Foto-Sven-Posch-www.360Perspektiven.jpg" date: 2012-06-19 modified: 2026-03-06 --- # Alpine cattle drive Traditional Festival "Almabtrieb" =================================== 19.09.2026 / 13:00- 22:00 Gosau, Moosalm & Kuhbar Brauchtumsveranstaltung, Kulinarisches, Musikveranstaltung, Almabtrieb, Almfest, Diverses Kulinarisches ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/254152/6D9F4694B35F8081057B8127466D3B59B2BCA9F649D8389C30A9FDC3B08D0F57/almabtrieb-gosau.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/254156/E8F42688955C53B7B43A83DCD7901F656B5298DF6764F9FA24B1C008B436C436/almabtrieb-gosau.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/254155/66623731AB968A356379BBA38BB4C70D3C2FB459DF95E8C34ACD76FB6E4A36B7/baeuerinnen.jpg) © Open copyright © Elisabeth Grill Close copyright [ ![Several cows, decorated with colorful flower wreaths and ribbons, are led through a village. People in traditional dress accompany the procession, while spectators stand at the side of the road. Wooden houses, piles of wood and trees can be seen in the background.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/254152/6D9F4694B35F8081057B8127466D3B59B2BCA9F649D8389C30A9FDC3B08D0F57/almabtrieb-gosau.jpg "© Elisabeth Grill") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/254152/6D9F4694B35F8081057B8127466D3B59B2BCA9F649D8389C30A9FDC3B08D0F57/almabtrieb-gosau.jpg) © Open copyright © Grill Elisabeth Close copyright [ ![Several cows parade through the village during the cattle drive. The animals are magnificently decorated with colorful ribbons, wreaths and fir branches. In the foreground you can see a cow with a particularly eye-catching headdress made of colorful paper and twigs.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/254156/E8F42688955C53B7B43A83DCD7901F656B5298DF6764F9FA24B1C008B436C436/almabtrieb-gosau.jpg "© Grill Elisabeth") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/254156/E8F42688955C53B7B43A83DCD7901F656B5298DF6764F9FA24B1C008B436C436/almabtrieb-gosau.jpg) © Open copyright © Elisabeth Grill Close copyright [ ![Three women in dirndl dresses stand at a market stall. On the table in front of them are homemade products such as butter and pastries. On the right, a woman is frying fresh farmer's doughnuts in a pot. A wooden hut can be seen in the background, giving the stall a traditional, rural flair.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/254155/66623731AB968A356379BBA38BB4C70D3C2FB459DF95E8C34ACD76FB6E4A36B7/baeuerinnen.jpg "© Elisabeth Grill") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/254155/66623731AB968A356379BBA38BB4C70D3C2FB459DF95E8C34ACD76FB6E4A36B7/baeuerinnen.jpg) © Open copyright © Elisabeth Grill Close copyright [ ![Handmade wooden bowls in different shapes and grains lie on a white tablecloth. A traditional hat with a chamois beard and small flowers is placed in the middle. Next to it are other wooden items and a small moss decoration with a red ball.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/254154/925345C6B25A1B38B7E14E986A50EAE5F42EB9458D25FABD411AC753ED491C0D/handwerker.jpg "© Elisabeth Grill") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/254154/925345C6B25A1B38B7E14E986A50EAE5F42EB9458D25FABD411AC753ED491C0D/handwerker.jpg) © Open copyright © Grill Elisabeth Close copyright [ ![Several cows parade in a row through a village. They are decorated with colorful flowers, branches, wreaths and colorful ribbons, many wear large bells on their necks. People in traditional costume accompany the procession, while passers-by watch from the roadside.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/254153/334D02F80C5DAEBF3995DAC58BC0B54E8CA2961BC3C9F081AFF37C803345F206/almabtrieb-gosau.jpg "© Grill Elisabeth") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/254153/334D02F80C5DAEBF3995DAC58BC0B54E8CA2961BC3C9F081AFF37C803345F206/almabtrieb-gosau.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Free entry Gosauseestraße 56 4824 Gosau [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Gosauseestra%C3%9Fe%2056%2C%204824%20Gosau "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Gosauseestra%C3%9Fe%2056%2C%204824%20Gosau "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.566449831064&lon=13.518526554108&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) [ Event information ](#ttgCollapseBeschreibung) ------------------------------------------------- **The event of the coming back of the cattle from the alpine pastures to the Moosalm with regional handicrafts and food delicacies!** Almabtrieb Moosalm in Gosau at Dachstein ---------------------------------------- From 1:00 p.m. musical entertainment with the **"Gosauer Tanzmusik"** Between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. the decorated alpine cows are expected in the valley and then graze directly next to the festival area. Of course the traditional **"Alm-Schmankerln"** and an extensive and varied, as well as homemade culinary delights are not missing! [**Experience a 360° panorama tour through Gosau valley…**](https://dachstein-panorama.at/?startscene=27&startactions=lookat(19.49,5.61,100.3,0,0);) [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Moosalm & Kuhbar** Gosauseestraße 56, 4824 Gosau Phone[+43 6136 20657](tel:+43613620657) E-Mail[alm@moosalm-gosau.at](#mailto) Web[www.moosalm-gosau.at/](https://www.moosalm-gosau.at/) --- **Legal contact information** Johann Wallner KG Hans Wallner Gosauseestraße 56 AT-4824 Gosau moosalm-gosau@aon.at https://www.moosalm-gosau.at/ UID: ATU57621611 --- **We speak the following languages** German English [ Event location ](#ttgCollapseVeranstaltungsorte) ---------------------------------------------------- **Moosalm & Kuhbar** Gosauseestraße 56, 4824 Gosau Phone [+43 6136 20657](tel:+43613620657) E-Mail Web [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **General price information**​ - Free entry [ Equipment ](#ttgCollapseAusstattung) ---------------------------------------- - Toilet facility [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for groups - Suitable for kids (all ages) - Suitable for pushchairs - Pets allowed [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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