Soft Rafting on the Rhine in Düsseldorf for Groups
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Activity
Rafting
Minimum age
10 years
Languages
German, English
Difficulty
Easy
Meeting place
Düsseldorf
On the corner of Volmerswerther Straße 472 und Volmerswerther Deich 151, 40221 Düsseldorf
Details
This special rafting adventure takes you over the wild waters of the Erft to the Rhine and ends 10 minutes on foot from Düsseldorf's old town. Perfect for family outings, team events and bachelor parties.
Tour Programme- Preparation:
We meet directly at the "Rheinwiesen am Deich". If you arrive by car, you can park along Volmerswerther Straße. Our meeting point is also easily accessible by public transport (5 minutes from the U72 stop "Hellriegelstraße"). After you have received your equipment (lifejacket, helmet and paddle) there will be a training before you go to the water.
- Tour:
Following the flow of the Rhine, we marvel at the huge inland ships from close up. At a pebble beach in the nature reserve, we take a well-deserved break before we admire the skyline of Düsseldorf from the Rhine and paddle past the old town to the exit point Düsseldorf-Oberkassel. From here you can return to the starting point by public transport.
Tour facts
- River: Rhine (difficulty level: class I-II)
- Description: On the Rhine river, we pass huge inland ships and head all the way to Düsseldorf's old town.
- Route: From Volmerswerther Deich to Düsseldorf-Oberkassel
- Distance: 10.5 km
- Total duration: 2 - 2.5h
- Time on the river: ~ 2h
Included services
- High-quality raft
- Life jacket, helmet, paddles
- Waterproof backpack
- Qualified rafting guide
Bring along
- Suitable sporty, durable clothing (microfibre, rainproof, robust)
- Rain trousers/rain jacket
- Sturdy footwear that can get wet
- Change clothes/shoes (if possible, leave them in the car at the destination)
- Sun protection
- Sunglasses
- Spectacle band
- Garbage bag (start and finish are in the protected landscape area!)
Requirements
- Minimum age: 10 years
- Swimming ability
- Average athletic condition
- No alcohol consumption before and during the tour
The tour was fun. Guides were very nice and helpful.
Translated from German
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Do I need to know how to swim, and is it safe for children?
Yes, you need to know how to swim to participate. The minimum age for this activity is 10 years.
Will this be too challenging if my group has never done it before?
This tour is suitable for beginners. The river difficulty is class I-II, which is considered easy, but an average athletic condition is required.
Where can I store my personal belongings and valuables during the activity?
A waterproof backpack is included in the price for you to store your belongings during the tour.
Are there any requirements to participate?
Yes, you need to have swimming ability and an average athletic condition. The minimum age is 10 years. Also, alcohol consumption before and during the tour is not allowed.
What is included in the price?
The price includes a high-quality raft, life jacket, helmet, paddles, a waterproof backpack, and a qualified rafting guide.
What should I bring with me?
You should bring sporty and durable clothing, a rain jacket and trousers, sturdy footwear that can get wet, a change of clothes, sun protection, sunglasses, and a spectacle band if needed.
How long does the tour last?
The total duration of the activity is between 2 and 2.5 hours, with about 2 hours spent on the river.
How do I get to the meeting point?
The meeting point is at "Rheinwiesen am Deich". You can park along Volmerswerther Straße or take the U72 tram to the "Hellriegelstraße" stop, which is a 5-minute walk away.
Does the tour end where it started?
No, the tour ends in Düsseldorf-Oberkassel. From there, you can take public transport back to the starting point.
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