Top Austrian Alps On the Water

Admire medieval Salzburg from the water and discover one of the city’s top attractions on this 2.5-hour Hellbrunn Palace visit and Old Town river cruise. Hop aboard your sightseeing boat in Salzburg’s Old Town and cruise out onto the Salzach River with your guide. Gaze over the city’s medieval riverbanks on route to the 17th-century Hellbrunn Palace. Explore the Baroque palace and gardens at your leisure with your audio guide, and discover the water fountains for which the palace is famous. Afterward, transfer back to Salzburg by double-decker bus.

See the city of Salzburg from a whole new angle on this 40-minute Salzach River cruise. Choose the departure time to suit your schedule and cruise in comfort on the gentle Salzach River enjoying panoramic views over the city’s medieval riverbanks and admire the soaring peaks of the Hagenbirge and Tennengebirge in the mighty Tennen Mountains, while listening to informative live commentary.

Listen to Mozart’s masterpieces in English or German, visit a spectacular fortress, and enjoy a scenic boat ride—all on the same trip, without having to worry about waiting in ticket lines. Instead, admission to all sights is included, so you can enjoy the ultimate hassle-free day. Start with a boat ride down the Salzach River, then ride a funicular up to Fortress Hohensalzburg, and finish the excursion with a Mozart concert.

Experience the baroque city of Salzburg at its most romantic with an evening of sightseeing, cuisine, and live music. Cruise the Salzach River through Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, dine by candlelight at the Salzburg Fortress’ Panorama Restaurant, then see Mozart’s most beloved works performed inside the historic castle. This Salzburg experience includes the option to upgrade for a VIP experience featuring a special menu, Champagne, and a souvenir program.

Adventure loving travelers won't want to miss the chance to white-water raft on the Salzach River. Whether you’re a beginner or have rafted before, if you don’t mind a challenge you’ll enjoy the medium-difficulty rapids here. Raft in the company of experienced guides who will keep you safe and make sure you have fun. Expect to get wet!

A special outdoor experience awaits you in the heart of Innsbruck. All you need is a sail, a bridge, and a surfboard to surf upstream. UP STREAM SURFING is a mix of wakeboarding and surfing – including turns, 360s, or bunny hops. Qualified surf coaches are always on hand to help you become a pro on the wild waters of Innsbruck in no time. Discover the Alps from a new perspective and surf sustainably against the current with UP STREAM SURFING!

Experience the thrill of pure tandem kayaking trips through the impressive whitewater landscape of the Ötztaler Ache and Imster Gorge. Accompanied by an experienced kayak professional, you will share the boat and master the exciting rapids up close. With a paddle time of about 90 minutes, you will feel the dynamics of the white water up close while being safely looked after by their team. The day begins at their base in Oetz, where you will receive the appropriate equipment before a shuttle takes you to the boarding point. Let the adrenaline kick begin.

Adventurous travelers will love getting out of Salzburg city for the day and exploring the beautiful gorges of the region. You don’t need to have any experience canyoning as your guides will show you what to do. Jump, abseil, slide, and swim through the canyons, admiring the natural rock and river formations along the way. A fun activity to enjoy with friends or your family.

Immerse yourself in the white water of the Ötztaler Ache! On our whitewater kayak tour you will sit in your own boat, steer yourself and be accompanied by professionals. In small groups of a maximum of five participants : inside per guide, you will experience with us a unique whitewater adventure on one of the most famous wild rivers in the world. In contrast to the usual rafting here, everything is up to you in a whitewater kayak – you set the direction and decide on the line selection and the overall demand of the tour. If you choose the actionline or think kayaking would be easy and you just have to drift down, then adrenaline is guaranteed! If, on the other hand, you maneuver skilfully past obstacles, waves and rollers, you will always have time to perceive the surroundings and nature and discover the Ötztal in a very special way.