Kayakers racing through whitewater rapids on the Ötztaler Ache
17–20 Sept · Ötztal

ExtremeKayak Championships

Oetz · Tyrol · Austria

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17–20 September 2026

4 Days of
Whitewater.

Kayak Festival atmosphere

The Ötztal Kayak Festival brings the paddling community together for four days in Oetz. Racing, demo boats, film screenings, music — and of course, the Ötztaler Ache.

Thu

Opening & welcome party

Fri

Qualifying heats & Boater X

Sat

OETZ TROPHY — main race

Sun

Community paddling & farewell

Events 2026

The Programme

Kayak Festival

17–20 September 2026

Kayak Festival

Boater X

Open Entry · Fri 18 Sept

Boater X

OETZ TROPHY

Qualification · Sat 19 Sept

OETZ TROPHY

OETZ TROPHY

Born from
the river.

WW V

Difficulty

TYROL

Austria

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Since

The Ötztaler Ache. WW V. One of the hardest kayak races in the Alps. Only those who make it through the qualifying rounds will be allowed to compete in the main event. The course demands experience, technique, and the willingness to push your limit.

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