Top 9 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.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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6.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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7.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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8.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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9.Bavaria: Beginner Canyoning Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 4 hours · from $87

You’ll learn beginner canyoning near Saalachsee with a guide speaking German, English, or Nepali. The four-hour route starts gently, then adds natural pools, waterfall slides, rocky passages, and rappels up to 23 meters. Equipment is supplied, though canyoning shoes cost an extra €5 to rent.

“Hat super viel Spaß gemacht. Ein sehr schöne Tour in atemberaubender Umgebung. Ein absolutes muss... Danke nochmal an unsere Guides. War mega lustig... Nächstes Jahr dann die Tour für Fortgeschrittene 😅.”

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