White Water Rafting · Salzburg
How to choose
All 4 tours run from May to September on the Salzach and Saalach rivers, with prices ranging from 60 € to 70 €. Sessions last between 3 hours and a half day, so duration is a real differentiator. Two tours are labeled "Everybody welcome" , the right starting point if this is your first time in whitewater. The two CROCODILE SPORTS options require being "Occasionally sporty", meaning you should be comfortable with physical effort and cold alpine water. Budget-wise, the gap is narrow: three tours sit at 60,64 € and one "Action" tier reaches 70 €. If you want the longest time on the water, the Saalach tour from Schneizlreuth runs up to 6 hours. If you want the easiest entry point, both "Everybody welcome" tours are solid picks. Decide on intensity first, then match to duration.
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Our picks
Best entry-level rush
White Water Rafting on the Salzach River, near Salzburg
Rated "Everybody welcome", it starts at 60 € and runs 3 hours to a half day on the Salzach , enough time to feel the current without overcommitting.
Most intense option
Action Rafting on the river Salzach in Schwarzach near Salzburg, Austria
The Action Rafting by CROCODILE SPORTS at 70 € is the top-tier pick, targeting sporty participants on the Salzach's most demanding sections.
Longest session on the water
Rafting on the Saalach River from Schneizlreuth, near Salzburg
Up to 6 hours on the Saalach River for 64 €, open to all levels , the best value if you want maximum time in the rapids.
Best for groups wanting a full day out
Fun Rafting on the river Salzach in Schwarzach near Salzburg, Austria
CROCODILE SPORTS' Fun Rafting runs 4 hours at 60 € with an "Occasionally sporty" level , structured enough to challenge a group, accessible enough not to exclude anyone.
Frequently asked questions
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Practical info
Season
May – September
Coordinates
47.6754°N, 13.1100°EEquipment
Wear a swimsuit or quick-dry shorts under your wetsuit , operators on the Salzach and Saalach typically provide wetsuits, helmets and paddles, but confirm at booking. Leave cotton at home: it stays wet and cold in alpine river conditions. Secure footwear (old trainers or water shoes) is essential for sessions rated up to 6 hours.
Getting there
Meeting points vary by operator: Torrent Outdoor Experience is based in Golling an der Salzach (Wasserfallstraße 207), while both CROCODILE SPORTS tours meet at their raft base in Schwarzach, and Outdoor Center Baumgarten is located in Schneizlreuth, Germany , all within roughly 30 to 50 km of Salzburg city center, reachable by car or regional train.
See also
White Water Rafting elsewhere
Other activities in Salzburg
Updated on 3 March 2026