Livestock drive Wildemann
On Whitsunday, 8 June 2025, the traditional cattle drive will take place in Wildemann in the Upper Harz 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 "Klein Tirol" farm in Wildemann, where it arrives at around 11.00 a.m. and the town cowherds are ceremoniously appointed with musical accompaniment. Catering is also provided there. The cow ball party takes place in the evening from 8.00 pm.
The programme
2025
| 7.00 a.m. | Wake-up call with the shepherd's signal and whip crackers |
| 9.00 am - 10.00 am | Preparation for the cattle drive: marvelling at and touching decorated animals on the mountain pasture at Schwarzewald |
| 10.15 am | Parade of the herd of cows: " Wildemanner Damenkapelle", shepherds, women, brass band, whip crackers and many visitors |
| 11.30 - 16.30 | Arrival of the procession at the "Klein Tirol" farm, followed by the appointment of the town cowherd, entertainment programme on the fairground: colourful stalls, traditional Harz groups and live music |
| 12.30 pm | Devotion |
| In the evening: | Disco in the marquee "Kuhball-Party" with DJ |
