City Rafting Innsbruck: A Different Kind of Sightseeing!

EDIT JULY 2026: Please note that this rafting tour is no longer available. For information on the new Innsbruck Rafting Sightseeing tour, follow this link! 

Have you ever combined sightseeing with a rafting tour? Thanks to the Inn River, it’s possible to explore the Tyrolean capital from the water. And unless you want to paddle against the current, the whole experience is actually quite relaxing, allowing you to enjoy this blend of nature and culture without any stress—with City Rafting Innsbruck.

The raft is steered by the guide and carried along by the current of the Inn River. The rest of the crew—usually no more than ten people—can paddle along, ideally in sync. There are no rapids to be expected on this tour, making it perfect for first-time rafters. Rather, this experience is all about peace and relaxation, far from the hustle and bustle and traffic of the city. The point here is to open our eyes to a microcosm that, although it exists right under our noses, we never really get to see. A diverse array of birdlife can be observed here, seemingly undisturbed by the proximity of the city’s infrastructure. 

The scenery that makes Innsbruck so special is, of course, just as impressive from the water. To the left (port), the Nordkette rises—from this vantage point, it often looks even steeper and more imposing. And to the right (starboard), slightly gentler but nearly as high, is the Patscherkofel. 

You paddle past Innsbruck’s postcard-perfect scenery—the colorful late-Gothic building facades. You pass the city’s oldest building, the Ottoburg. And time and again, you see the contrast with modern architecture, exemplified by the Hungerburg Inn Bridge, designed by the renowned architect Zaha Hadid. All the while, you listen to the stories and interesting facts shared by the rafting guide. 

The tour lasts about three hours, taking you from Völs right across Innsbruck to Rum. The return trip is easy and hassle-free via public transportation. Each boat seats about ten people; arrangements can be made for smaller, exclusive groups. The only physical requirement for this tour is the ability to swim. Cost per person: about 69 euros. 

More info and registration: https://www.stubai-rafting.at/city-rafting-innsbruck/

Photos: © Simon Rainer