The Wengen Chästeilet is a traditional Swiss festival held annually in Wengen, Switzerland. The event celebrates the return of cattle from the high mountain pastures, where they have spent the summer grazing. As part of the festivities, local farmers and herders bring their cows down from the mountains, decorated with flowers and bells, and the community gathers to share and distribute the cheese made during the summer months. The Chästeilet includes cheese tastings, music, and cultural activities, creating a lively atmosphere that highlights Swiss alpine traditions and the importance of farming and dairy production in the region.

DATES & TIMES
• Dates: Saturday–Sunday, 27–28 September 2025. Official dates & schedule · Event site.
• Saturday (Chilbi village fair): from 18:00 BBQ and from 20:00 live music with bar service. Details.
• Sunday (Chästeilet cheese sharing): from 10:00 at the Wengen ice rink (Kunsteisbahn) — dividend distribution of cow shares, folklore, stone throwing, gourmet market, show cheesemaking. Sunday program · Ice rink note.

LOCATION
• Wengen (Bernese Oberland) — main Sunday activities at the ice rink; village fair atmosphere across the centre. Local highlights page.

TICKETS & ENTRY
• Free entry to the event; cheeses, tastings and food are pay-as-you-go. Visitor info.
• Wengen’s Chästeilet features the unique cow-share dividend tradition. Interested? Learn more.

GOOD TO KNOW
• Crowds: Sunday morning is busiest around the ice rink—arrive early for the cheese tower/dividend distribution. Event site.
• Family-friendly: Expect folklore shows, alphorns and market stalls; activities run outdoors—pack layers and a waterproof. Overview.

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