Kayak - whitewater hot spots in Europe

Some say, the river Salza is the most beautiful whitewater river of the Alps. You will find up to 60 km finest whitewater. And, of course, you can enjoy canyoning or rafting, too. A good place to stay is the village Wildgarten in Steiermark, Austria.

The turquoise colored Soca and the Koritnica are 2 wonderful whitewater rivers of the Triglav National Parc in Slovenia. Difficult levels range from beginners up to advanced levels.

What about a kayak trip with oriental flair? So a travel to the Turkish Taurus mountains is a tip for insiders. Whitewater fans as well as outdoor fans enjoy rivers like the Koprücay or the Alara. Both offer a fantastic whitewater for kayaking.

The river Oker in the Harz is one of Germanys best whitewater regions, and offers a lot of fun for advanced levels, or freestyle moves. As the "Harz" is not an alpine region, season is all the year.

Never mind, if you look for something else than an athletically whitewater trip! Try sea kayaking: To paddle on the ocean or fjords is a more cosy way to get in touch with nature (however, if the wheather is fine!). Scandinavia is a perfect place for sea kayak tours and outdoor feeling, like the Archipelago, a region in the Baltic Sea near Stockholm, Sweden.

The Outddoor Camp Idre is situated in the Swedish region of Dalarna, near Norway. A good base to discover the nature of both Sweden and Norway. You can do canoe tours, whitewater kayak, rafting or canyoning. Or just enjoy the spirit of Scandinavia....

The Geirangerfjord in Norway is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage. Discover the Magic of the grand panorama by a sea kayak tour. See spectacular canyons, waterfalls or steep rocks from the boat. As the fjord is protected from the wind, the trip can be done by beginners, too.

The isle of Milos is part of the Cyclades in the greek Aegean. It is located between Athens on the mainland, and Crete. Paddling around the island with a sea kayak is a kind of expedition, as many beaches and places can be reached only with a boat.

A sea kayak camp on the island of Sardinia offers courses for beginners, combined with holiday feeling and beach fun. Expeditions to the islands of Tavolara and Molara in the Mediterranean Sea are part of the program.