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Gesäuse Outdoor Adventure Week

Gesäuse Outdoor Adventure Week

Adventure holidays in Austria – Gesäuse National Park

Rafting Salza eine Person springt vom Sprungturm in den Fluss

A week of adventure, fun and unspoilt nature in the Gesäuse National Park!

We have been successfully running our Outdoor Action Week for many years. It offers an exciting mix of outdoor sports in one of Austria’s most attractive and beautiful regions. For a whole week, our adventure playground is the great outdoors, with mountains, wild rivers and deep gorges.

Detailed information

Day 1 – Arrival Day & Getting to Know the Area
Tip: Arriving early and already feeling motivated? If you like, you can visit the beautiful Wasserlochklamm gorge in Palfau – just a 20-minute drive from us.
Day 2 – Rafting on the Salza River (Half Day)
The Salza is a true pleasure river, offering beautiful whitewater and breathtaking natural scenery. Highlights include the exciting whitewater sections, optional jumps into the river, and the impressive Palfau Gorge at the end of the route.
Day 3 – Kayaking Taster Day (Full Day)
We’ll teach you the most important kayaking techniques at the practice lake in a fast-paced introduction. With a little practice and some talent, we’ll then head out for a tour on an easy section of the Salza. Our motto: At least everyone can manage the first part of an Eskimo roll! If water levels are too high, we’ll move to the nearby swimming lake instead.
Day 4 – Rest Day & Free Time
Enjoy a relaxing day and plan your time as you wish. Optional: Book a second day of kayaking for an additional €100 per adult and €80 per child.
Day 5 – Canyoning “Taglesbach” (5–6 Hours)
An exciting and varied canyoning tour featuring numerous jumps and natural slides – perfect for anyone looking for a real water adventure and an active, action-packed experience.
Day 6 – High Ropes Course (Half Day)
Our high ropes course offers a wide variety of exciting challenges and provides an individual adventure for every ability level. With courses of varying difficulty, everyone can choose their own personal challenge. A total of 57 different elements await you, providing plenty of excitement and variety. Particular emphasis is placed on a thorough safety briefing and practice course, where you’ll learn all the essential basics. Afterwards, you can choose how far you want to go: ropes, wooden elements, ladders and many other obstacles will test your balance, skill and courage. On the Flying Fox course, you’ll soar through the air at heights of up to 14 metres!
Day 7 – Rafting on the Enns River & Bruckgraben Gorge Hike (5–6 Hours)
One of our most popular tours takes us right through Gesäuse National Park. Exciting whitewater and an impressive mountain backdrop are the highlights of this adventure. During the raft
Day 8 – Departure

Services included

All tours include all equipment
Led by qualified guides
Transport provided for rafting

Further information

Transport to the respective starting points is by private car
Transfers to the entry points for rafting, kayaking, etc. are included
If you’d like to change or swap individual parts of the programme – please just email us for more information – anything is possible 🙂

Requirements

Swimmers
Minimum age 12
Sure-footed
No fear of heights

Accommodation options

If you’re looking for suitable accommodation: Right at the starting point of the tour is the Freelife Guesthouse, offering cosy 2–4-bed rooms or dormitories, with breakfast included.

Alternatively, the Freelife Apartments are available: two fully equipped apartments, each with two double bedrooms and a private kitchen, or two double bedrooms for a maximum of two people with a shared kitchen.

You can find our accommodation options here.

Außenansicht einer Unterkunft in der Freelife-Region in Tirol

FAQ

Do I need to be able to swim?
Yes, basic swimming skills are a prerequisite for taking part.
How old do I need to be?
You must be aged 12 or over to take part – see the ‘Requirements’ section.
What do I need to bring?
Swimwear, a towel. If you wear glasses, a glasses strap (also available to buy on site).
Can I take part if I have physical limitations?
Please make sure to discuss any health or physical limitations with us in advance so that we can cater for them individually.

Take the plunge.