White Water Rafting in Europe

Whitewater rafting provides an adventure that people of all skills levels can enjoy. With each tour guided by an experienced trip leader, all participants need to learn is basic paddling skills and to listen to and trust the guide. Europe offers a large number of rafting rivers, especially in the Alps region.

  1. Noce River, Italy

    • Ranked ninth by National Geographic for top whitewater rafting locations in the world, Noce River runs through the Val di Sole (Sun Valley) in northern Italy. The river offers rapids for all skill levels, including a series of Class V rapids.

    Switzerland

    • Switzerland offers several whitewater rafting rivers, featuring Class III to IV rapids on both the Rhein and the Lütchine Rivers. The Rhein runs through a large gorge considered the Swiss Grand Canyon and the Lütchine is known as the best rafting river in Switzerland, according to iExplore.

    Sweden

    • According to iExplore, the Västerdalälven River provides the best rafting in Sweden because of the scenery in the Dalarna region. The rapids are beginner-level.

    Other Destinations

    • Scotland, France, Spain, Croatia and Austria all offer multiple rafting sites. The River Ardeche in France are surrounded by limestone cliffs. The Enns River in Austria is the fifth largest body of water in the country and offers Class III rapids.