10 Rafting Tours in Austria to Build a Day Around

1.Imster Schlucht: White-Water Rafting in the Tyrolean Alps

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 232 reviews · 3 hours · from $76Our pick

Raft the Inn River through Tyrol’s Imster Schlucht for about 14 kilometers, tackling named rapids such as Memminger Walze, Oetzschlag, and Chaos. Choose a beginner or family option, learn from English, German, or Spanish-speaking guides, then finish with a shower and farewell drink at the outdoor center.

“The guide was great good experience and clear commands. with the good advice everybody feel safe”

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2.River Rafting Trip for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 102 reviews · 3 hours · from $93

Raft 10 km beneath the Tennen and Hagen mountains, starting near Hohenwerfen Castle. You get a wetsuit, helmet, lifejacket, shoes, transport, and a certified guide in German or English. The route mixes calm sandbanks, splashy surges, and a chance to swim. Children from age six can join, but non-swimmers cannot.

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3.White Water Rafting on the Salzach River

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 87 reviews · from $97

Join a state-certified guide for a 3-hour Salzach River rafting trip from Eschenau to Schwarzach. You’ll spend about 1.5 hours on the water, tackle class III rapids such as the Labyrinth and Railway section, pass the Gasteiner Ache waterfall, and finish with a wet, splashy run. English and German instruction is available.

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4.Ötztal: Rafting at Imster Canyon for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 70 reviews · 4 hours · from $76

You’ll spend about four hours rafting the Inn through Tyrol’s Imster Gorge, starting with calm water and swimming sections before meeting lively whitewater. Certified German- and English-speaking guides lead the team, with guides such as Nick and Jacob praised for clear instruction and good humor. Transfers, gear, a photographer, showers, and a final drink are included.

“Leuke activiteit voor jong en oud! Goede instructies van onze gids Jacob!”

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5.Imst: Rafting the Imster Gorge

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · 3 hours · from $69Best value

Raft the Imst Gorge near Imst and Haiming for about 90 minutes on the water, with a state-certified guide such as Sam or Gregor leading the way. No rafting experience is needed, but you must swim and be at least 12. Warm neoprene gear, transfers, showers, and a meadow base are included.

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6.Rafting in Salzach with a state-certified raft guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

You’ll raft about 11 km of the Salzach River from the Eschenau area near Zell am See toward Schwarzach, tackling high rollers, breakers, the Labyrinth, and the Railroad Surge. A state-certified guide leads groups of up to eight. Wetsuits are provided, but you must be at least 12 and able to swim.

“After arriving at the meeting point. They told us that any one cannot swim will not participate in the experience which was not mentioned in they experiences’ page. However, they also refuse to refund us 🤐”

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7.Canyoning and Rafting Experience with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 18 reviews · 8 hours · from $223

Meet your state-certified German- or English-speaking guide at Basecamp Golling for a full day of canyoning and rafting. Jump or abseil in the Almbach gorge, eat schnitzel or Kasnockerln at Hotel Torrenerhof, then tackle Salzach rapids including the Labyrinth. Bring swimwear, a towel, water shoes, and your own car.

“Einfach nur geil! Die Wartezeit nach dem Canyoning und Rafting könnte kürzer sein. Ansonsten ein tolles Erlebnis!”

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8.Ötztal: Action Whitewater Rafting at Imster Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 15 reviews · 3h 30m · from $91

You’ll raft the Inn through Tyrol’s Imster Gorge, starting with calm water and swimming sections before tackling lively waves as a team. A certified German- or English-speaking guide supplies the raft, wetsuit, and safety gear. Transfers, warm showers, changing rooms, and a drink afterward are included. The tour suits confident swimmers aged 16 and up.

“Det var en super sjov tur - men også lidt hårdt.”

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9.Adventurous rafting tour on the Salza – pure whitewater action!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3h 30m · from $94Top rated

Join Freelife Outdoorsport in Großreifling for a 3.5-hour Salza rafting trip, including transfers, certified German- and English-speaking guides, safety gear, about 2.5 hours on the river, optional swimming and jumps, photos, and showers afterward.

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10.Ötztal: Imster Gorge Rafting Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 6 hours · from $120

Spend six hours rafting 30 km of the Inn River through Tyrol’s Imster Gorge with a certified German- or English-speaking guide. Expect calm Alpine stretches, sharp rapids such as the Memminger Wave, and a campfire lunch of Tiroler Kasspatzln. Transport, gear, drinks, and lunch are included.

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