Guides

Everything about rafting & packrafting in the Ötztal — honestly explained.

The Ötztaler Ache: Rafting, Difficulty and the Wellerbrücke

The honest guide to the Ötztaler Ache – its character, sections, difficulty and the famous Wellerbrücke – plus the most personal way to experience the river.

Is Packrafting Dangerous? An Honest Look at Whitewater Safety on the Ötztaler Ache

Whitewater carries real risk – here we explain honestly how we manage it with full gear, a proper briefing and genuinely small groups.

Rafting in the Ötztal: the honest guide (2026)

Where you raft in the Ötztal, what it costs and when the best time is — plus the more personal way to ride this whitewater: in your own packraft.

Rafting Imst or the Ötztal? The Imster Schlucht and the Ötztaler Ache, honestly explained

Two different rivers, two different days out: an honest explainer on the Imster Schlucht on the Inn versus the Ötztaler Ache, and how to choose the right one.

Rafting with Kids & Teens in the Ötztal: From What Age?

From what age can kids do whitewater in the Ötztal? Honest answers on age limits, safety, and the small, personal alternative to a big raft.

What Is Packrafting? An Honest Beginner's Guide

Packrafting is whitewater in your own small, light boat – here's what it is, how it differs from rafting and kayaking, and where to try it in Tyrol.

Water Levels & Best Time: Rafting in the Ötztal

When is the best time to raft in the Ötztal? How the glacier-fed level of the Ötztaler Ache shapes difficulty across the June-to-September season.