The great crossing (Swiss Stories 2017, by Stephan Rappo) - Swiss Press Award
Stephan Rappo
Every spring and autumn, farmer Josef Häcki transports some of his cattle by boat to the island of Ufenau, where they graze for a few weeks before being moved to the alpine pastures. This practice of transporting cattle by ferry is unique in Switzerland. Crossing to the island of Ufenau. Ufenau Island, Pfäffikon SZ, April 15, 2016
Winner
Photo / Swiss Stories
2017
Stephan Rappo
Between the castle estate Pfäffikon and the island of Ufenau, both agricultural estates owned by Einsiedeln Abbey, lies a significant stretch of Lake Zurich. Every spring, seen here on 15th April 2016, tenant farmer Josef Häcki transports his cattle by barge, to graze them on the island. Come autumn, this method of animal transportation, unique within Switzerland, is repeated. The cows are completely unfazed during their ten minute voyage.
Interview with Stephan Rappo
