Kayak School
Experience adventure, technology and nature!
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced kayaker, our kayaking course offers you the perfect opportunity to discover the world of kayaking safely and enjoyably. Together, we’ll learn the key techniques, improve our paddling skills and experience nature from a very special perspective.
What to expect
- Introduction to equipment and safety
- Basic paddling techniques
- Correct steering and turning techniques
- Balance and control on the water
- Tips for efficient and energy-saving paddling
- Group tours and practical exercises
Safety comes first
Our courses are led by experienced guides. Modern equipment, safety briefings and small groups ensure that you feel comfortable and safe at all times.
- Minimum age 12 (under 12 only on request or via private lessons)
- Able to swim
- Average level of physical fitness
- State-certified kayaking instructor
- All equipment:
- Wetsuit, jacket, shoes, life jacket, helmet, paddle, white-water kayak, spray jacket, spray skirt
- Transfer from Outdoorcamp Salza (we may need to use one of the participants’ vehicles to move the coaches)
- Swimwear
- Towels and toiletries
Kayaking course on the Enns & Salza in Styria
Experience the thrill of white water on our kayaking course in Styria on the impressive rivers Enns and Salza. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced paddler, our professional kayak guides will accompany you step by step on your journey towards greater confidence, better technique and more fun on the water.
The Enns and Salza are among Austria’s most popular kayaking and white-water destinations. Crystal-clear water, varied currents and a unique natural landscape make them the ideal location for a kayaking course. In small groups, you’ll learn the most important paddling techniques, how to behave safely in white water, and effective rescue and safety techniques.
What to expect on the kayaking course
- Basics of kayaking for beginners
- Improving paddling technique for advanced paddlers
- Safety training and white-water awareness
- Eddy navigation, traversing and reading the current
- Professional guidance from experienced kayaking instructors
- Modern kayaking equipment included
Our courses take place on selected stretches of the Salza and Enns rivers and are tailored to the participants’ individual abilities. This is how we guarantee a safe and unforgettable kayaking experience in Styria.
Why take a kayaking course on the Salza and the Enns?
The Salza is regarded as one of the most beautiful white-water rivers in Europe and offers ideal conditions for both beginner kayakers and advanced paddlers. The Enns impresses with its varied white-water sections and perfect training opportunities for technique and understanding of the river.
Whether it’s a weekend course, intensive training or a kayaking camp – with us, you’ll learn to kayak in one of Austria’s most beautiful outdoor regions.
Book a kayaking course in Styria now
Discover the world of white-water kayaking on the Salza and Enns. Secure your place on our kayaking course and experience adventure, nature and sporting challenges on Austria’s most beautiful rivers.
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Palfau Rafting Camp
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