September Rolls In...
Although no Swiss has ever been heard to say, "it's time to bring in the edelweiss," September gives everyone the feeling the year is nearing an end. Interlaken still looks crowded and the trains to the Jungfrau Joch are booked out days in advance, but there is certain impatience in the air - the town is looking forward to a little piece and quiet.
Yet, fear not! There is still plenty to do.
Ballenberg Museum is getting ready for the end of year and have two traditional events lined up in September:
from the 8th to the 16th, they waking up the lime kilm and burning lime. Before the advent of cement, this was the way to go.
The 24th and the 25th of September is the annual Autumn Market and the Mule and Donkey Parade. Market stalls are set up around the Restaurant Degen, with displays of Ballenberg products - garden produce, items from the Ballenberg course centre and from the historical pharmacy. There are demonstrations of handicraft making throughout the museum and the cider press is brought to life.
The mules and donkeys are not only those who live in Ballenberg, but many who travel to Ballenberg to take part in the annual parade. It's also a weekend to meet the animals as their keepers give special talks on their care and the talents of the animals are brought to light in a special show. Of course there will be mule rides for children and for brave adults, but it's the lovely parade you really should wait to see.
Besides these two events, Ballenberg is hosting a very special event this September - the After Dark Tour, into the world of the rare horseshoe bat only on the 9th of September.
The 6th annual Lumberjack Days in Brienz fall this year on the 9th to the 11th of September. Lumberjacks show off their skills in a variety of competitions and if there is something you didn't know about wood...well, here will be the place to ask!
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Although no Swiss has ever been heard to say, "it's time to bring in the edelweiss," September gives everyone the feeling the year is nearing an end. Interlaken still looks crowded and the trains to the Jungfrau Joch are booked out days in advance, but there is certain impatience in the air - the town is looking forward to a little piece and quiet.
Yet, fear not! There is still plenty to do.
Ballenberg Museum is getting ready for the end of year and have two traditional events lined up in September:
from the 8th to the 16th, they waking up the lime kilm and burning lime. Before the advent of cement, this was the way to go.
The 24th and the 25th of September is the annual Autumn Market and the Mule and Donkey Parade. Market stalls are set up around the Restaurant Degen, with displays of Ballenberg products - garden produce, items from the Ballenberg course centre and from the historical pharmacy. There are demonstrations of handicraft making throughout the museum and the cider press is brought to life.
The mules and donkeys are not only those who live in Ballenberg, but many who travel to Ballenberg to take part in the annual parade. It's also a weekend to meet the animals as their keepers give special talks on their care and the talents of the animals are brought to light in a special show. Of course there will be mule rides for children and for brave adults, but it's the lovely parade you really should wait to see.
Besides these two events, Ballenberg is hosting a very special event this September - the After Dark Tour, into the world of the rare horseshoe bat only on the 9th of September.
9 September 2011 | 7 pm - 9 pm
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We meet at the Ballenberg west entrance at 7 pm. The tour ends at 9 pm.
Admission for adults, CHF 10 (children free). Wear good shoes, dress according to weather conditions, and bring a torch (flashlight) or headlamp. In search of the rare horseshoe bat. An evening stroll through the museum with bat expert Peter Zingg. Listen to the nighttime sounds and experience a sense of having gone back to a time without lights or electricity. You’ll also be observing lime burners at their fiery work and learn how stone is brought to white-hot temperatures. |
The 6th annual Lumberjack Days in Brienz fall this year on the 9th to the 11th of September. Lumberjacks show off their skills in a variety of competitions and if there is something you didn't know about wood...well, here will be the place to ask!
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| www.brienzholzfaellertage.ch The national Vaulting Competition takes place in Interlaken this year from the 10th to the 11th of September at the horse sport center in Matten (Pferdesportcenter, Feldgässli 100), - never heard of vaulting? Simply put, it's gymnastics performed on a moving horses back and if you have never seen this sport performed before, here's your chance and certainly an event not to be missed.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equestrian_vaulting Also on the 10th of September is annual the Chäs-Chilbi, or Cheese Market in Lehn, Unterseen. Buy alpine cheese from Habkertal and from the Iselten and Sefinen alps, hear some authentic yodelling and dance to the music of the accordions of the Oergelifründe from Sumiswald. 20th of September: September is also the month, when quite literally, the cows come home. Having marched their way up to the mountains in July, its time to head back down. Although many places will have a market or a festival day to mark the occaision, not all of them will be listed - be sure to ask at the local tourism office for "Alpabzug". Otherwise, be in Suldtal, in Aeschi bei Speiz on the 20th of September. Although it's an all day event, with a market, cheese selling and other attractions, be there by 2pm to see the procession of cows and their herdsmen. Failing that, the Sichlete Festival or Harvest Festival in the city of Bern on the 12th of September. |
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To end this month, Brienz is hosting the 3rd Fekker Chilbi on the 30th of September til the 2nd of October. This unusual festival celebrates the arts and crafts, traditions and culture of the wandering peoples of Europe,also called the Jenische or Yeniche People.
| WEEKLY EVENTS IN SEPTEMBER Tuesdays: Carve your own cow - Fuchs Hozschnitzkurse, Hofstetten. From 6pm to 7pm. Contact Brienz Tourism for reservations. 033 952 8080 Tuesday Market, 8am -5pm, Jungfraustrasse, Interlaken Wedensdays: Guided tour of the violin makers school, Brienz. 5pm. Contact Brienz Tourism, for reservations and details - 033 952 80 80. The last tour for this season will be on the 21st of September. Guided tour of the village of Brienz. 9.30am, in Brienz, meeting point is at the railway station. An interesting walk through this lovely lakeside village, not to be missed. Contact Brienz Tourism for details and reservations. 033 952 80 80 |
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