Wrestling and Alpine Festival at Rigi Staffel
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The Schwinger, Älpler, and Sennen celebrate their traditional festival on the Rigi. The stunning natural setting and the colorful program of events, including the cattle drive up to the alpine pastures, add to the festive atmosphere. As one of the oldest traditions in the municipality of Arth, the Rigi Schwing and Alpine Festival takes place every July in Rigi Staffel.
The Rigi Schwing Association and the Arth Alpine Herders’ Society jointly organize this event thanks to countless volunteers and supporters of the sport of Schwing. The specially prepared Schwing arena, the fantastic atmosphere, thrilling matches, the colorful Alpine cattle drive, and the magnificent view consistently draw thousands of enthusiastic spectators to the “Queen of the Mountains.”
Don’t miss this event—come and soak up the warm, cozy atmosphere and enjoy the folkloric performances.
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Postponement date: August 2
The Rigi Schwing Association and the Arth Alpine Herders’ Society jointly organize this event thanks to countless volunteers and supporters of the sport of Schwing. The specially prepared Schwing arena, the fantastic atmosphere, thrilling matches, the colorful Alpine cattle drive, and the magnificent view consistently draw thousands of enthusiastic spectators to the “Queen of the Mountains.”
Don’t miss this event—come and soak up the warm, cozy atmosphere and enjoy the folkloric performances.
Note: This text was translated by machine translation software and not by a human translator. It may contain translation errors.
Postponement date: August 2
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