Cattle drive in Gerlos
The Almabtrieb in Gerlos has a long tradition and is one of the highlights in autumn every year. You can experience the Zillertal tradition up close. Because there will be an "Almabtrieb as it used to be", in which the cows will be bunched up and proudly return from the Alm on September 26, 2025 and can be seen along the Gerlos road.
Entertainment along the main street:
For 31 years, the Almabtrieb in Gerlos has been a must-see highlight of the Zillertal festival season!
Join us for a truly unforgettable alpine celebration featuring festively decorated cattle, the thrilling Schnalzer whip-cracking group, and the proud Noriker horses of the Taxenbach Carriage Club. Don’t miss the vintage tractors from Piesendorf or the traditional packhorse teams (Samer) from Niedernsill. The Gallzein Plattler will wow the crowd with their energetic Schuhplattler performances, and the Buch rural youth group will charm with their historic tractor display.
Starting at 9:00 AM, the main street of Gerlos transforms into a vibrant marketplace with over 30 regional exhibitors offering handcrafted goods, local delicacies, and more. And of course, there’s no shortage of culinary delights! Indulge in traditional Melchermuas, Zillertaler Krapfen, and authentic Swiss raclette—or take a seat at one of our welcoming local restaurants and soak up the festive atmosphere with live entertainment and regional flair.
Come celebrate tradition, taste, and Tyrolean hospitality at its finest!
The street is for pedestrians—the center of Gerlos is closed to traffic
To ensure that visitors can enjoy this special experience safely and comfortably, pedestrians will have the right of way on this day.
To this end, on Saturday, September 26, 2026, the B-165 Gerlos Federal Highway between kilometer marker 41.4 (Gerlos Community Center) and kilometer marker 40.0 (Isskogelbahn) will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Driving through the town of Gerlos will not be possible during this time. Detour options are limited to the Pass Thurn route.
Arrive Stress-Free & Park for Free
Free parking is available for visitors. Access to the respective parking lots is possible at any time:
Coming from Krimml: Isskogelbahn parking lot
Coming from Zell am Ziller: Gerlos Dorfbahn parking garage and Gerlos Tennis Hall parking lot
Bus parking is available at the Isskogelbahn and at the Tennis Hall. (Registration by September 24, 2026, at +43 5284 5244 or gerlos@zell-gerlos.at)
Public bus service on Line 4094 is also affected by the road closure.
Event Highlights in the week of the big cattle drive
| Date | Event |
| Wednesday 2026/09/23 | Concert of the Bundesmusikkapelle Gerlos At 8 p.m. at the Musikpavillon Zell am Ziller Free admission! |
| Thursday 2026/09/24 | Zillertal Farmers’ Market at the Musikpavillon in Gerlos From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., sale of regional products! |
| Thursday 2026/09/24 | Legendary Melcherball at Luigi's Turbo Bar Gerlos Starting at 8 p.m. Cow bell handover around 11 p.m.! |
| Saturday 2026/09/26 | 31 Years Cattle drive Gerlos From 9.00 a.m. to 2 p.m. the farmers and cows walk towards their home stable. |