Family Rafting Iller: White Water Level 1 in Bavaria

Three and a half hours paddling the Iller with your family, guided through level 1 rapids in full safety gear

Family rafting on the Iller River in Bavaria is a 3.5-hour white water activity for children aged 5 and up with an adult, running daily April through October at 9:30 or 14:00. The operator provides wetsuits, helmets, life jackets and state-approved guides trained in safety. The Bihlerdorf start point sits 15 minutes from Oberstdorf. Guides adjust the route each day based on water conditions and your group's skill to maximize the experience.

The experience

Three and a half hours on the water means you spend the morning or afternoon actually paddling, not traveling to a distant put-in. The Iller near Sonthofen runs at level 1, the gentlest grade, so children as young as five can handle it with an adult in the boat. You get wetsuits, neoprene socks, a life jacket and a helmet. Everything that keeps you warm and safe in cold water. The guides here are state-approved and regularly trained. They stay with your group the whole time and adjust which section of river you run depending on the day's water level and how your family is handling the current.

The start is in Bihlerdorf, only 15 minutes from Oberstdorf or Kempten, so you're not spending half the day driving. Departures run at 9:30 and 14:00 every day from mid-April through the end of October, in any weather. The operator does not run a fixed itinerary that repeats the same way each day. Instead, the guides design the route to match conditions and your group's comfort, which is why they call it their "best tour guarantee." You'll get free photos of the best moments on the water.

Children need to be comfortable in water and able to swim. If you don't have your own car, contact the operator in advance about whether a transfer to Bihlerdorf is possible. Bring swimwear and sturdy shoes, sports shoes work fine, and the operator provides everything else.

What’s included

• Wetsuits, neoprene socks, life jacket and white water helmet for each participant.
• state-approved guide for your group.
• free photos of the best moments on the water.

Before you book

Days and timesFridayDepartures at 09:30 and 14:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (14 to 88 years) · Child (5 to 13 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 36

Live guideEnglish and German

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by MAP-Erlebnis - Canyoning und Rafting Allgäu

Is this one for you?You paddle yourself on a shared boat with other families, guided by a state-approved professional who adjusts the route to match the day's water and your group's comfort. Choose this if your family wants to do the paddling together rather than watch from a tour boat, and you want the guide handling safety and navigation while you focus on the experience.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 13 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can my five-year-old actually paddle on this rafting trip, or does an adult do all the work?

Children from age 5 are welcome and paddle alongside adults in the boat. The level 1 rapids are gentle enough for young paddlers, and the guides stay with your group throughout to ensure safety and help manage the current.

What time of day does the family rafting on the Iller start?

Departures run at 9:30 in the morning and 14:00 in the afternoon, so you can choose the slot that fits the rest of your day. The tour runs daily from mid-April through the end of October.

Do I need to bring my own wetsuit and helmet for the Iller rafting?

No. The operator provides wetsuits, neoprene socks, life jackets and white water helmets for everyone in your group. Bring swimwear and sturdy shoes. Everything else is supplied.

How far is the Bihlerdorf start point from Oberstdorf?

Bihlerdorf is 15 minutes from Oberstdorf and also close to Kempten, so the put-in is accessible without a long drive. If you don't have a car, contact the operator to ask about transfer options.

What makes the guides here different from other rafting outfitters?

All guides are state-approved, trained and regularly tested. They adjust the route each day based on water conditions and your group's skill level rather than running the same fixed section every time, which is why they guarantee the best experience possible in the conditions you find.