The Ziller river cuts its way strait through the Zillertal valley. Every summer the melting snow from the Hintertuxer glazier turn it into a white water frenzy for all to enjoy.

You can go for the classic rafting tour that the whole family can enjoy or choose to turn it up a notch and take an exiting fast decent through fast currents and dangerous rock formations.

A relatively new sport on the Ziller is Hydrospeed or bodyrafting. Presumably invented in France and developed in the US. The aim of this sport is to navigate the rapids by using a kind of thick half surfboard and flippers. Wearing a wetsuit and life vest you descend the rapids and steer by leaning towards the side you want to go. Seasoned hydrospeeders can use a wave to their advantage and even surf one and pull tricks.

For a more relaxing tour of the Ziller you can go tubing. Not really considered a sport but nonetheless a good time on the river. Just sit down in your inflated tire and enjoy the scenery and good weather.

The Gasthof Zillertal can arrange tours, excursions and gear for you with the best outdoor-sports companies in Mayrhofen.