Pure tradition - Our alpine festivals, cow fights and yodelling festivals are legendary
In summer the famers of the Saas Valley let the cow and the goat out!
Absolute family fun! From June to September you have the opportunity to take part in original folklore events. Traditional alpine festivals characterise the Saas Valley summer. Experience beautiful days in good company and a fantastic atmosphere. Experience the exciting cow fights followed by a cosy party with raclette, music and other Valaisan specialities. Cultural entertainment for the whole family.
Farmers festivals
The goat festival in aid of the Alpe Hannig Foundation will take place on Sunday, 09 August 2026 from 10.30 am at and together with the Restaurant Alpenblick above Saas-Fee.
Location: Restaurant Alpenblick, Saas-Fee
Time: see: alphannig.ch
Time: from 10:30 a.m. Arrival: Descent from the Hannig mountain restaurant along the Sonnenweg via Alpe Hannig - Restaurant Alpenblick (approx. 30 min. on foot), or ascent from Saas Fee, approx. 45 min.
Subject to changes!
Mountains, cows and cheese. A stereotype, indeed. And yes, the farmers are proud of their cows and therefore it is not surprising that everyone gathers on the mountain to crown the strongest ring cow of the summer.
Location: Triftalp, Saas-Grund
Time: from 11:00 a.m. Arrival: Mountain railway from Saas-Grund valley station to Triftalp middle station – continuous service from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., return trip, exit at Triftalp, CHF 10.
Programme:
- 11:00 a.m. Holy Mass with the Antrona Yodelling Club
- Followed by musical entertainment with Hirschbüebu
- Starting at 3:00 p.m. Food: Saaser Gsottus | Barbecue
- 3:30 p.m. Coronation of the Alpine Queen and Dairy Cow
Subject to changes!
Information
Saastal Tourismus AG
Obere Dorfstrasse 2
CH-3906 Saas-Fee
Tel. +41 27 958 18 58
E-Mail info@saas-fee.ch