SHEPHERD'S WEEKEND

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, return to the valley. Guests can look forward to a traditional supporting program with fine Valais specialities and lots of country music, inviting them 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

Program:
Saturday, 05 September 2026
12.00: Start of "Schäful" on the Belalp with canteen service
12.30: Chasperli theater
from 13.00: Shepherding tradition between the Aletschbord and the Färricha
14.30: Arrival of the sheep on the Aletschbord
17.00: Flower sheep award ceremony with flowergetti Grand Councillor Kummer Karl
18.00: Driving in of the sheep in Färrich followed by dancing & "Fleischchoch" in the restaurants on Belalp

Extra trips Blatten from 20.50 / 21.50
Extra rides Belalp from 21.20 / 22.00

Sunday, September 06, 2026
08.00 - 09.00: Meat soup with bread and cheese for everyone at the Färrichlift
09.00: Schafscheid (Lüsga)
10.00: Mass