Rafting Camp Palfau

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Camping meadow
Campsite and rafting camp
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The lärchkogel in the background
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Camping meadow
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  • Family-run campsite amid alpine scenery in the Gesäuse National Park
  • Five minutes’ drive to gorge walks and Mendlingtal Adventure World
  • Rafting and kayaking on site; restaurant and shop in walking distance
If you look for a combination of spectacular nature and adventure on your camping holidays, this could be the right place for you. In a magical alpine setting surrounded by meadows, orchards and forests, family-run Rafting Camp Palfau is located in Landl’s Gesäuse National Park and is the springboard to rafting and canyoning adventures on the Salzatal river as well as hiking and cycling in the mountains. The pitches are scattered across various tree-shaded terrains – out of high season you can pick your own spot – all with a sunny location and mountain views. Facilities across the campsite include a communal firepit, electric hook-ups and water, as well as wifi in the public areas. Drinks, coffee and ice cream are available 24/7 on a self-serve basis, and a small essentials store is within a few minutes’ walk, along with a wooden, chalet-style restaurant that serves hot food until 8pm. On summer evenings, film screenings are held at the site.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Touring caravan pitches 3
Motorhome pitches 10
Open now
Opens 25 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Entertainment and activities are available between 25/04 and 12/10.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

German

Open from Fri, 25 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 41 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Scenic, well-kept site with spacious pitches. Friendly staff, great mountain views, and a peaceful vibe. Popular 'honesty bar'. Great for families, rafting, hiking. Some noted limited on-site food, event noise, and few toilets/electric points at busy times.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Plenty of space, quiet campsite. Good breakfast but expensive…

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Jack B.

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Plenty of space, quiet campsite. Good breakfast but expensive

Disliked No evening meals available and the only shop closes at 6

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lokalita, pozdní self check in…

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9 out of 10
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Slavomír P.

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lokalita, pozdní self check in

Recommend to friends Visit again

excellent site with facilities, nice employees, great views

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8 out of 10
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Líbilo se mi zázemí, jak bylo situované, mílá obsluha na recepci, která uměla i anglicky. Poblíž dobrá restaurace s jídlem, za normální cenu. Hezká stezka skrz hory, která vedla přímo z campu.

Disliked Málo věcí v okolí na turistiku. Žádná jezera, kdy by člověk trošku čekal, že budou, když to byl kemp zaměřený na vodáky. Jedna stezka do hor, vedoucí z kempu, jinak si člověk musí dojet, nebo jít po silnici.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent campground

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Zuzana D.

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very friendly, good for families, not overloaded, clean, nice people, we would love to come again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Umgebung, sauberkeit…

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Umgebung, sauberkeit

Disliked Zu wenig sanitäranlagen

Recommend to friends Visit again

beautiful setting, helpful staff, quirky site…

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric grass campervan pitch

Liked beautiful setting, helpful staff, quirky site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Umístění kempu a jeho zařízení - společné prostory. Samoobslužné občerstvení dostupné i…

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Ivan U.

Electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Umístění kempu a jeho zařízení - společné prostory. Samoobslužné občerstvení dostupné i v době kdy je recepce neobsluhovaná.

Recommend to friends Visit again

5*…

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Anonymous

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked 5*

Recommend to friends Visit again

Die Lage, die Struktur des Platzes, saubere Sanitäranlagen, Zugänglichkeit zu Wasser und…

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10 out of 10
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Anna H.

Electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Die Lage, die Struktur des Platzes, saubere Sanitäranlagen, Zugänglichkeit zu Wasser und Strom, super liebes Team

Disliked Badezimmer sind etwas weit weg und nicht alle Leute sind fähig bei freier Platzwahl respektvoll mit dem Raum eines anderen umzugehen

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location in the mountains and lovely walks nearby.…

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6 out of 10
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Liam P.

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great location in the mountains and lovely walks nearby.

Disliked Unfortunately, there are not staff that can police inappropriate behaviour on site in the evening. On the second night, there were a mixed group of adults playing a loud speaker until one in the morning. Additionally to this, they have an honesty police regarding their beer which a few of their rafting guides took full advantage that night also and were loudly drinking in the house next to the pitches.

It is a shame and they should have someone there to operate the site if this occurs again which I am sure it will.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Rafting Camp Palfau

Palfau 35

Landl

Liezen

Austria

8923

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Vienna +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

47.71286°N
14.81424°E

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Rafting Camp Palfau is an ideal starting point for whitewater tours on the Salzatal river nearby – you can book rafting and canyoning tours directly on site as well as hire all the gear you need. Walking excursions can be organised too, including testing hikes past cliffside waterfalls in the awe-inspiring Palfauer Wasserlochklamm gorge (five minutes’ drive). The UNESCO-listed Nature and Geopark Styrian Eisenwurzen (25 minutes) is another fantastic spot for adrenaline-inducing whitewater rafting as well as exploring deep inside subterranean limestone complexes like Kraus Cave (10 minutes). Thankfully, the geopark is also home of gentler pursuits: Mendlingtal Adventure World (five minutes’ drive) highlights the region’s forest heritage with tours of an historic forgeman’s house, grain mill and a bakery. See how wood was once transported down the river at the Austrian Forest Museum Silvanum (15 minutes), where there are also sledge and raft rides to keep the kids entertained, or you can tire them out further with high-ropes courses and archery lessons.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Rafting Camp Palfau have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Rafting Camp Palfau dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Rafting Camp Palfau? Rafting Camp Palfau is an ideal starting point for whitewater tours on the Salzatal river nearby – you can book rafting and canyoning tours directly on site as well as hire all … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Rafting Camp Palfau?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Rafting Camp Palfau? From R704,68 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.