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Green valley with scattered houses and trees, surrounded by forested hills.
  • Green valley with scattered houses and trees, surrounded by forested hills.
  • Green valley with scattered houses and trees, surrounded by forested hills.
Pasture

Pasture

Thurgau, Switzerland

Alpine pastures cover roughly one-third of of Switzerland's farmland. As highly valuable biodiverse ecosystems, their sustainable management is supported by special government payments to farmers practising seasonal grazing.

In spring, farmers guide livestock from the valleys up to higher altitude pastures as part of the traditional 'Alpaufzug'. Throughout summer the animals graze on the biodiverse alpine flora, enhancing the quality of their milk which contributes to the traditional unique array of Swiss cheeses. As the seasons change, the 'Alpabzug' sees the return of the herds and their farmers to the valley accompanied by local celebrations.

This cycle of transhumance - the traditional pastoral practise involving seasonal movement - is deeply engrained in Swiss farming and has been recognised by UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
$55.00

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Image Specifications

The print you will receive is true to the full-size first product photograph. On the second product image the wall art has been set in scene for inspiration, which may have slightly distorted the image.
Product Specifications

Print
Matte Paper 235gsm

Additional Border (if selected)
A1 - 6cm / A2 - 4cm / A3 - 3cm / A4 - 2cm

Frame (if selected)
crafted from high quality sustainable Australian timber - 4cm depth / 2cm face reveal

Overall Product Size
Print (no border): stated in brackets during selection - true to A1-A4 dimensions
Print (with border):stated in brackets during selection - borders are added to the selected image size, increasing the overall print size by 2x border in each direction
Frame: adds 2cm in each direction to print size - with or without border
Manufacturing

We collaborate with local print & frame shops to support their business, minimize shipping distances and maximise sustainability.
Our frames are made from high-quality Australian timber.
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Production
Products are individually handled and crafted to order. They will be shipped within 7-14 business days of receiving the order.

Shipping
Free Australia-wide shipping within 7 business days, with metro areas typically experiencing faster delivery than non-metro areas.
Return policy

We hope you enjoy displaying your art as much as we did making it. If this isn't the case, please get in touch so we can do our best to find a solution.

Please note:

As all personalised prints are crafted to order, they cannot be returned. Please ensure you have made the correct measurements and calculations in preparation for decorating your space. If you are unsure or have any further questions, please reach out to info@scenic-science.com before you place your order.

In the case of damage incurred during shipping, please contact us immediately. A description and pictures of the damage will help assess the situation and let us resolve the issue.
Subject Sources & Reading

Wild hay making – a fascinating Swiss tradition | About Switzerland - https://www.aboutswitzerland.eda.admin.ch/en/wild-hay-making-a-fascinating-swiss-tradition (7 July 2026)
Transhumance, the seasonal droving of livestock | UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage - https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/transhumance-the-seasonal-droving-of-livestock-01964 (7 July 2026)
Swiss alpine summer farming: current status and future development under climate change | The Rangeland Journal - https://doi.org/10.1071/RJ18031 (7 July 2026)
Alpine pasture season | UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage - https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/alpine-pasture-season-01966 (7 July 2026)

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