The US Army is considered to be the inventor of river rafting boats. They first developed and used the so-called rafts as inflatable lifeboats. At the beginning of the 1950s, rafting as we know it today, slowly emerged in the USA. During the 1960s and 1970s, the rafting hype spilled across the ocean and also reached Tirol. Here in Ötztal we did not invent rafting, but the valley is still considered Europe's hotspot for white water sports enthusiasts. Popular Imster Gorge ravine is part of the most frequented river sections on the entire continent and makes an ideal variant for beginners. Experienced rafting fans will find really tough and technical whitewater challenges on Ötztaler Ache. HERE you can find out everything about rafting in Ötztal.