Livestock drive Wildemann
On Whitsunday, the traditional cattle drive takes place in Wildemann in the Oberharz Mountains.
This tradition, which has been going on for over 40 years, attracts holidaymakers from all over Germany to the romantic mountain village of Wildemann every year. mountain village of Wildemann . The wake-up call takes place at 7.00 a.m. with shepherd signals from the Harz shepherds and whip crackers, which prepare the festively decorated herd of cows, the so-called "ladies' band", for the drive-out with a festive parade.
The parade with numerous Harz groups and associations, including shepherds, cowherds, whip crackers and brass bands, which can be accompanied by all visitors, starts at 10.15 a.m. from the mountain pasture at Schwarzewald. The destination is the mountain farm "Klein Tirol" in Wildemann, where it arrives at around 11.00 a.m. and the town cowherds are ceremoniously appointed with musical accompaniment. Catering will also be provided there. The cow ball party will take place in the evening from 8.00 pm.
Further information will follow closer to the event.
