A trip on an ethnic log raft is an adventure you won't forget.

Originally, log rafting was a way to transport bulky goods, but now it is a fun activity popular with both young and old.

The rafts are built exactly in the same way as a hundred years ago. Today, however, they are taken apart in Munich and transported back to Wolfratshausen, so that our log raft service and the fun can start all over again on the next day.

In Bavaria, log rafting on the river Isar has a long tradition. The rafters' knowledge was passed on from generation to generation. Only a few families that have been raftsmen for centuries have the right to conduct rafts on the Isar. Join them on a fun raft trip and experience a day you won't forget!

Additional Information

Duration: approx. 9 hour (the raft trip itself takes between 4 and 6 hours)

Departure Times:

Please see the calender on the right.

Price:

175EU

Your guide expects you at 08:15 am (please be on time!) at Neptune's Fountain in Elisenstrasse, about 5 min from the Hauptbahnhof (Central Station).

The bus leaves for Wolfratshausen at 8:30 am. Here, about 20 miles south of Munich, you are now in for a very special treat. The brass band that will entertain you during the day is already waiting for you on the raft.

The log raft is loaded up, and the band starts to play, creating a breezy and relaxed atmosphere. Soon the raft casts off, and everybody cheers when the rafter resounds the famous call "O'zapft is" ("barrel is broached"). You can now experience Bavarian "Gemutlichkeit", with draft beer and typical Bavarian "Leberkas" (meat loaf), rolls and pretzels.

While the raft glides along on the Rivers Loisach and Isar, make sure you make the best of the wonderful scenery. Feast your eyes on the idyllic landscape! Wherever possible, we use the natural riverbed, but in some places we have to take the canal.

After 2,5 to 3 hours, you arrive in "Muhltal", where you stop at the Beer Garden for a typical Bavarian midday meal, "Schweinebraten mit Knodel" (roast pork with potato dumplings). If the weather is bad, the meal is served in a traditional Bavarian restaurant.

Stretch your legs a little and watch other rafts berth or slide down the first raft slide.

When after a break of 1 to 1,5 hours you continue your trip, the raft soon meets the first out of three Raft Slides. They are provided by the energy supply company that also operates the locks. The first raft lane near Muhltal is the biggest in Europe. It is 365 m long, and the difference in altitude is 18 m. A real highlight, with lots of fun and splashing and spraying! Soon afterward, you pass the second slide in Baierbrunn, with a difference in altitude of 9 m. But there is more to come: another 11 m near Pullach!

After Muhltal you encounter the Georgenstein, a 9 m rock right in the middle of the riverbed. Depending on the water level, steering past this rock can be really hard work for the rafter and his crew. They won't mind being handed a beer when the task is accomplished.

You are now approaching Munich, passing by Burg Schwaneck (Schwaneck Castle), now a youth hostel, and the privately owned Burg Grunwald. When you catch sight of the big iron railway bridge at Grosshesselohe, the raft trip draws to its end.

At about 4:00/4:30 pm, you arrive at the landing area in Thalkirchen. The bus is already waiting to take you back to Munich. You are back at the Hauptbahnhof roughly at 5:00/5:30 pm.

Please note that the time of arrival varies, as it depends on water level and speed. The raft trip itself lasts about 4-6 hours.

 

Things To Bring

Printed Voucher.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations more then a week in advance only administration costs of 15%
Cancellation between a week and 48 hours prior to departure date: 50% of the total amount
Cancellation less than 48 hours prior to departure date : 100% of the total amount
No show: no restitution

Pickup/Departure

Your guide expects you at 08:15 am (please be on time!) at Neptune's Fountain in Elisenstrasse, about 5 min from the Hauptbahnhof (Central Station).

Drop-Off

Same as departure.

Additional Locations

Duration: 9 hours Availability: Sorry, there is no availability left for this option