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Alpine Farmers Gathering in Schliersee for 71st Almbauerntag

Last weekend, the farmers of Schliersee and of Oberbayern joined together to celebrate Almbauerntag. This year the council of farmers, who work the high pastures, gathered at one of our local Alms to discuss alpine farming issue both social and political. It was due to this fact that the 71st Almbauerntag for this region was happily celebrated this year here in Schliersee.

Almbauerntag is always celebrated on the second week in October two weeks following the last Almabtrieb, which is normally the 29th of September. I am sure these dates have been established due to the weather, as we seem to get a light snowfall on the peeks during the first week of October.

After a Sunday morning church service at St. Sixtus church in Schliersee, a procession including the local farmers, decorated animals, our local marching band, town council and the various trachten groups. This colorful parade wound around the downtown area and ended up in an autumnal beer tent on the green near Vitalwelt. Locals and visitors alike gathered and lined the streets in colorful trachten, giving our alpine lake town a timeless appearance.

Many of our village farms including Jörgenbauer, Unterriß, Anderlbauer and Kirchbergerhof were in attendance. Franz Leitner of Kirchbergerhof brought along his beautiful black Bergschafe who were led through the bustling streets with only a handful of feed. Bringing up the rear of their group where a pair of tail wagging baby lambs. Hartl Markhauser and his children displayed several historic harvesting equipment. Carriages festooned with ribbons and colorful flower bouquets; impeccably groomed horses with glistening livery were all in attendance as well.

With traditional music filling the air, a small static display on the grass allowed visitors to capture plenty of photos before everyone headed into the cool shade of the tent. A deliciously fragrant lunch was catered with Bavarian efficiency to a packed crowd and refreshing drinks were quickly dispatched. Our fellow contributor Angelika Prem from Hennererhof with the help of local Sennerin served slices of cake from a table awash in delectable deserts.

 

 

To find out more about our local farms and possibly plan your next farm friendly family holiday here are a few links from our farms.

 

http://rixnerhof.de

https://www.hennerer.com

https://www.unterriss-hof.de

https://www.biohof-joergenbauer.de

http://anderlbauer.schliersee.de/unser_hof/unser_hof.php

https://www.kirchbergerhof.info

https://www.schliersee-touristik.de/bauernhof-urlaub/

 

 

Laura Boston-Thek

American artist, photographer and professional wanderer who, after 20 years of roaming, put down roots in a 100 year old Bavarian farmhouse and fell in love with the Alpine village and its residents (both 2-legged and 4-legged).

 

 

 

 

 

Watersport Schliersee

Having just came in from a beautiful early Sunday morning paddle around Schliersee lake and I thought I would share a tip with you all.  Let me tell you that view of Brecherspitz from the water is something to be experienced first hand.

Located on the B307 just before you reach Fischhausen is a rustic building located just off two small parking areas.  You will recognize it when coming from Schliersee by the three upright SUP creatively painted.  Watersport Schliersee has a well groomed small paddle sport ramp perfect for accessing the lake.  You friends or family not interested in paddling will also find a nice rocky beach area, perfect for splashing and sun bathing while they wait.

They do not offer any lessons but they have a vast array of Stand Up Paddle, kayaks and windsurfing rigs all for rental.  I have also seen advertisement for SUP yoga so it would be good to ask Christoph the owner.   He is very friendly and though they offer no courses they will give tips and hints on proper posture and any other questions you might have. Inside his lake side shop he has a good collection everything you need to get kitted out for a safe and fun day escaping summer’s heat.

Their prices are 15€ for an hour and 25€ for 2 hours.  Make sure to bring identification.   I can personally attest to the wonderful feeling of gliding on that lake.  Its not only good for the body
but also the soul.  Get out on that lake.

For more information check out their website at:
www.watersport-Schliersee.de

Call ahead and make sure someone is there to open the shop at:
Telephone # +49 80 26- 606 915 and ask for Christoph

I look forward to seeing you out on water!

 

Laura Boston-Thek

American artist, photographer and professional wanderer who, after 20 years of roaming, put down roots in a 100 year old Bavarian farmhouse and fell in love with the Alpine village and its residents (both 2-legged and 4-legged).