Across the Border: Family Outings in Germany and France near Basel, 7 of 10
Things To Do
Parc des Eaux Vives Whitewater Park
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- Price
- From €21.90
- Setting
- Outdoor
Across the Border: Family Outings in Germany and France near Basel, 7 of 10: Parc des Eaux Vives Whitewater Park
Parc des Eaux Vives Whitewater Park
Things To DoHuningue
Area
Huningue
Good for
6+
Cost
From €21.90
Setting
Outdoor
Season
March to November
Updated
Oct 26, 2026
What you need to know
- Strong swimmers only: everyone must swim 25 meters and duck underwater, and under-18s need a parent with them or a signed parental form
- Guided sessions from age 9 in raft, kayak, hydrospeed or stand up paddle, booked ahead by phone; renting a boat without an instructor is for over-12s
- Summer paddle mornings for ages 6 to 9 on calm water, every Wednesday in July and August
About
Parc des Eaux Vives is a 350-meter artificial whitewater river with class II rapids, just across the French border from Basel. The flow is adjustable and the obstacles movable, and a calm warm-up basin suits first-timers. Kids raft, kayak, ride hydrospeed boards or stand up paddle with the park's instructors, then use the return channel to get back to the start. The Timonerie clubhouse sits by the course.
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Location
Parc des Eaux Vives Whitewater Park
3 Quai du Maroc, 68330 Huningue, France
