Top 15 Outdoor Adventures in Germany

1.Beginner canyoning in the Starzlachklamm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $131Our pick

Meet purelements at Winkel 18 near Sonthofen for a four-hour beginner canyoning trip through Starzlachklamm. Certified canyon guides provide the safety gear, instruction, and photo service. Expect a 20-meter waterfall rappel, water jumps, slides, and a small group capped at 14 people.

“We had an amazing time! It was really nice to try something different in perfect conditions. The guides were perfect and provided us all the equipment and tips to really enjoy this funny activity. We will do it again!”

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2.Guided Axe Throwing Experience in Frankfurt Altstadt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $29

Meet your Axe Master at WoodCutter Urban Axe Throwing on Töngesgasse 4 in Frankfurt Altstadt. In one hour, you learn safe throwing technique, practice with supplied axes, and may try trick shots if your aim improves quickly. The private session is held in English and ends where it begins, with craft beer and non-alcoholic drinks available to buy.

“Certainly unique! Fun way to spend some time in an afternoon! It was not busy when we went- but I think it would be even more fun with all sorts of people around”

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3.Bavaria: Action Whitewater Rafting Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 56 reviews · 4 hours · from $87

Meet your guide at Outdoor Center Baumgarten, suit up with safety gear and neoprene socks, then ride by bus to the river near Lofer. After a clear safety talk, paddle as a team through Bavarian and Austrian scenery. River conditions shape the action, and an optional 4-meter jump into a natural pool adds a bold finish.

“It was a really enjoyable experience. The team kept participants engaged from start to finish, which I found very fair and well done. The rafting itself naturally depends on the river conditions, but even on a relatively calm day like ours, the guide managed to create fun and exciting moments, which we greatly appreciated. The only aspect that I think could be improved is the cleaning of the neoprene suits. From what I observed, dipping 30–40 suits briefly into two buckets of water didn’t seem very hygienic. I hope this part of the process will be enhanced in the future.”

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4.Canyoning Starzlachklamm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $155

Join Canyonauten near Sonthofen for a guided four-hour canyoning trip through Starzlachklamm. You will climb, swim, slide, jump, and rappel in a steep gorge while wearing a supplied neoprene suit, helmet, harness, canyoning shoes, and neoprene socks. English support is available.

“This was one of the most memorable experiences I’ve ever had. I went with my 18yo daughter but their were 15 of us in the group. The instructors spoke brilliant English and explained everything in both English and German. Everyone was so friendly. The hardest part was walking up the path to the start of the canyoning in a wetsuit. It’s about a 20min walk and I’m not the fittest. Some of the jumps/drops in to rock pools required some internal Pep talks but that was also part of the fun challenge. Will definitely do it again.”

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5.Lenggries: Guided Rafting Adventure on the Isar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 48 reviews · 3h 30m · from $76

Join Montevia GmbH for a 210-minute rafting trip on the Isar, traveling 11 km from Lenggries to Bad Tölz. Expect a 15-minute safety briefing, about two hours on the river, gentle waves, the Isarburg rapid, wetsuits, helmets, and a return transfer. Guides speak German and English. Moritz is one guide praised for his calm, funny approach.

“Great rafting trip with exceptional guide. Team was well organised, professional and had logistics down to a science. Will be back next season.”

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6.Canyoning Allgäu – Starzlachklamm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $142

Meet guides Daniel, Eric, Tom, Jens, or Jacob at the Blaichach station, get fitted with canyoning gear, then drive your own car to Starzlachklamm. Over about three and a half hours, you’ll rappel beside waterfalls, climb through a narrow gorge, take optional jumps, and ride a huge natural waterslide. Photos and a drink are included.

“The guides were amazing! This was so much fun and got our adrenaline going along woth a ton of smiles. We are a family of 7 with kids from 12-21 and everyone loved it. The views were spectacular and the jumps and slides were exhilarating”

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7.Starzlach Gorge: Beginners Canyoning Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 4 hours · from $140

Spend four hours canyoning through Bavaria’s Starzlach Gorge with a German or English-speaking guide such as Carina, Andy, Thomas, or Noah. You’ll learn rope techniques, handle climbing passages, choose your comfort level on jumps, and finish on an 18-meter slide. Equipment, wetsuit, and neoprene socks are provided.

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8.Rafting classic Iller – Level 2 white water tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67

Take a 10-kilometre guided rafting trip on Bavaria’s Iller River from Blaichach. You steer an agile Canadian raft through waves, bends, and obstacles with a small team while certified guides such as Tobi or Lisa provide safety support. The Level 2 route suits beginners and experienced rafters, but non-swimmers cannot participate.

“Wir haben im Rahmen von einem Junggesellinnenabschied den Rafting Klassiker auf der Iller gebucht. Wir waren zu 2/3 in den Canadiern und konnten selbst steuern. Den Dreh hatte man schnell raus und ab da hat es wirklich Spaß gemacht. Es ist definitiv eher eine Tour für Anfänger, da die Iller ein ruhigerer Fluss ist, aber um allen gerecht zu werden, war dies auf jeden Fall eine super Auswahl. Selbst wenn es einen an den heftigeren Passagen mal aus dem Canadier geworfen hat, hat man es schnell wieder zurück geschafft und konnte ordentlich darüber lachen. Die Guides haben uns gut durch das Erlebnis gebracht. Ich kann es wirklich weiterempfehlen.”

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9.Allgäu: Starzlachklamm Canyoneering Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 26 reviews · from $124

You’ll spend four hours canyoning in Starzlach Gorge near Blaichbach with a state-certified guide. After gear practice and a 20-minute climb, you’ll rappel through waterfalls, jump up to 4 meters, scramble through narrow passages, and finish with an 18-meter waterslide. The tour is in German and English and includes action photos.

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10.Lenggries: Tandem Paragliding Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 1h 30m · from $235

Meet your pilot at Brauneck cable car station in Lenggries, ride up to the launch site, and take off over the Isar Valley. You fly in a private group with an English, Spanish, or German-speaking pilot, then land by the cable car. Magnus, Stefan, Ben, and Stephan have all guided flights here. Optional video costs 30 euros.

“Me and my sister both did a Tandem. One of the best things to ever do and some of the best to do it with.”

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11.AXE THROWING EXPERIENCE IN BERLIN

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 24 reviews · from $28Best value

At WoodCutterBerlin, Axe Masters teach you safe throwing technique, then keep the hour moving with warm-up games, friendly competition, trick shots, and unlimited throws. You get a private lane for your group, with up to four people per lane. English and German instruction is available, and Thiago is praised for patient, clear coaching.

“Great fun! We really enjoyed our experience of ace throwing. Thiago gave clear instructions and demonstrated several times. He also spent time with each group instructing individually. Would definitely return if we were in Berlin again.”

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12.AXE THROWING & CRAFT BEER EXPERIENCE IN COLOGNE

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · from $28

At WoodCutter Köln, your private group gets its own axe-throwing lane, a safety lesson, unlimited throws, games, and trick-shot coaching from an Axe Master. Sessions last one hour and are available in German or English. Craft beer and other drinks are available at this lively city-center bar.

“Very fun. Our instructor was attentive and funny but still gave us space to practise without hovering too much. They also let us overstay for about 15mins which was nice not to be rushed out.”

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13.Bavaria: Schneizlreuth Canyoning for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 12 reviews · 5 hours · from $99

You’ll spend up to five hours in Schneizlreuth Gorge with a guide such as Manni, learning canyoning through natural pools, rock slides, jumps, swims, and rappels of up to 8 meters. English, German, Spanish, and Nepali are available. Gear is supplied, but canyoning shoes cost €5 to rent.

“-netter Guide -gute Erklärung -insgesamt 2 Stunden Aktivität”

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14.Family rafting Iller – white water rafting level 1

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Meet MAP-Erlebnis near Blaichach for a 3.5-hour family rafting trip on the Iller. Children five and older can join an adult, with wetsuits, helmets, neoprene socks, life jackets, trained guides, and free photos included. Level 1 rapids keep the outing approachable, but non-swimmers cannot participate.

“Absolutely amazing experience! Our guide was so awesome and made everything very personal and fun, couldn’t have had more fun!”

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15.Canyoning Starzlachklamm – Level 2 tour in the Allgäu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend about four hours in Bavaria’s Starzlachklamm with MAP-Erlebnis, using slides, jumps, rappels, and an 18-meter water slide. State-certified guides such as Noah, Marco, Jens, and Eric lead the route. Thick wetsuits, helmets, neoprene socks, safety straps, and free photos are included. You need sturdy lace-up sports shoes and moderate fitness.

“This was an amazing tour. The guides were professional and awesome. We ended up doing a canyon near Hirschegg, Austria with colder water and higher jumps and it was pretty exhilarating. Each drop was scalable for those who didn’t want to jump and there was a little walk in the middle to warm up. The guides took photos along the way. 10/10 would recommend.”

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