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 traditional supporting program with fine Valais specialities and plenty of country music that invites you to dance.
Procedure
On Saturday, the sheep are driven from 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.Date: September 05 and September 6, 2026
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General information
Tourist Event
Foreign Language
German
Payment methods
Entrance Free
Directions & Parking facilities
You reach the destination Blatten-Belalp via Brig and Naters. You can then take the gondola or cable car up to Belalp.
If you travel to Blatten-Belalp by car, there are parking spaces and an underground car park available in Blatten.
If you travel to Blatten-Belalp by public transport, you change from the train to the post bus in Brig.
If you travel to Blatten-Belalp by car, there are parking spaces and an underground car park available in Blatten.
If you travel to Blatten-Belalp by public transport, you change from the train to the post bus in Brig.
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Contact person
Burgerschaft Naters
Schulhausstrasse 1
3904 Naters - Altes Dorf
License (master data)
Blatten-Belalp Tourismus AG
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