Kayak Festival 2026 cancelled
Read the statementNo race in 2026
A mudslide has damaged the sewage treatment plant in Sölden. As a result, sewage is flowing into the Ötztaler Ache until further notice, and the authorities have banned all sporting activities on the river. It is therefore not possible to hold the OETZ TROPHY and the Ötztal Kayak Festival this year.
Thank you to all the paddlers, volunteers and partners who had marked this weekend in their diaries!
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Qualification · Fri 17 Sept 2027
Race · Sat 18 Sept 2027
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16–19 September 2027CancelledNext: September 2027
The Oetztal Kayak Festival is all about whitewater for four days. Exciting kayak races, workshops, gear to try out, and plenty of fun are all included!
This is the weekend as it stands. The 2026 edition will not run — the same programme is the plan for September 2027.
Thu
Opening & community day
Fri
Qualifying heats & Kayak Cross
Sat
OETZ TROPHY - Sprint Extreme Kayak World Championships
Sun
Community paddling & farewell
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