Switzerland - How do people live in Swiss Alpine villages? The last Swiss shepherds

May 4, 2025 Atop the peaks of the Swiss Alps, in the heart of stunning summer pastures, a traditional journey begins each year that has stood the test of time. A traditional Swiss family leaves their valley homes at the beginning of summer, to live for months in a simple mountain hut amidst enchanting nature. In this video, we accompany them through the details of their daily life: Cow grazing freely among fresh grass, white goats wandering among the rocks, and a life dependent on fresh milk to make cheese and butter by hand, just as their ancestors did. There&no internet, no noise... just cowbells, the sound of the wind, and the pure scent of nature. How do they cope with the changing weather? How do the children live this lifestyle? And what&the secret to the unique taste of mountain cheese? You&discover all of this in this video, which transports you away from the hustle and bustle of the world, to a simpler, more authentic life. village life Village life routine Swiss countryside Swiss village life Alpine villages Simple life Swiss shepherds Cow guardians milking cows cheese making Swiss cheese mountain lakes The last shepherds of the Alps wooden cabins