What is the meeting point?

Meet at Aktiv Mühle (Eßlinger Str. 3, 91807 Solnhofen) as listed in the booking details.

How long is the event?

The booking lists ca. 4.5 hours: roughly three hours of building plus the assembly, safety briefing, and a ~1 km water trial.

Are life jackets provided?

Yes—life jackets and necessary safety equipment are included in the event package.

Is catering included?

No—drinking water is provided, but food and catering are not included; plan to bring snacks or arrange catering separately.

Is there an age limit or accessibility info?

The listing does not specify age limits or accessibility accommodations; contact the provider to confirm for your group.

What happens in bad weather?

High winds or heavy rain can postpone or alter the water trial—confirm cancellation and rescheduling policies when you book.

Build, Float, Bond: Corporate Raft-Building on Solnhofen's Altmühl

On a low, leafy Altmühl island outside Solnhofen, Bavaria, a different kind of corporate retreat takes shape. Teamevent / Floßbau für Firmen is a hands-on, 4.5‑hour challenge that pushes teams to plan, construct, and then test a wooden raft across a calm, 1‑kilometer stretch of the Altmühl. Meeting point: Aktiv Mühle (Eßlinger Str. 3, 91807 Solnhofen).

Beginning with paper sketches and a limited pile of planks, barrels, ropes, and flotation pieces, groups must prioritize buoyancy, balance, and secure knots. Certified guides circulate from the shore and paddle alongside in canoes, offering instruction and safety oversight, but the engineering choices are up to the team. Expect about three hours of construction followed by a flotation trial in life jackets and the guaranteed possibility of wet shoes and loud laughter.

The site’s geology makes the experience singular. Solnhofen sits on famous Jurassic limestone beds — the same fine-grained Solnhofen limestone that preserved Archaeopteryx fossils — and the Altmühl’s slow channels create sheltered water perfect for slow, technical tests rather than fast rapids. The island itself feels wild and green in summer, with reed beds, willow roots, and reed warblers piping overhead. That combination of placid water and local geology gives teams room to experiment without keeping heavy rescue boats in constant motion.

Why book this event? It’s a tactile leadership lab: cross-functional communication, rapid prototyping, risk assessment, and practical knot work under a clock. Companies report quick icebreaking, creative problem solving, and memorable bonding that persists back at the office. The provider supplies all raft materials, writing gear for plans, certified guidance, and drinking water; catering is not included. Operator details beyond the meeting point are not supplied in the listing, so confirm specifics and accessibility when you book.

Practical notes: wear closed-toe water shoes and quick-dry clothing, bring sunscreen and a dry bag for phones. The experience is rated medium difficulty; moderate fitness and a willingness to get hands-on are required. If your group has mobility needs or age restrictions, ask ahead—those details aren’t listed. For reservations use the booking link provided with the event; small-group private dates are typical for company bookings.

Groups typically start at eight participants and work best up to 20; larger contingents can be split across sessions. Safety briefings and basic knot instruction are included, and life jackets are provided. Photographers may document from shore. Check forecasts—strong wind or heavy rain can postpone the water trial—and confirm final logistics with Aktiv Mühle (Eßlinger Str. 3, 91807 Solnhofen) before booking.

This is as much about the process as the plunge: strategy, compromise, and the tiny triumph when your raft slides away from the mud and carries the team, however soggy, across a quiet ribbon of the Altmühl.

About AKTIV MÜHLE

AKTIV MÜHLE is an outdoor adventure and canoe outfitter based in Solnhofen, Bayern. The company specializes in guided and self-guided canoe trips on the Altmühl River, island camping on Altmühlinsel, and adventure programs for families, school groups, and corporate teams. AKTIV MÜHLE runs day tours, multi-day island-camp stays, raft-building teamevents for school classes, and guided NaTour routes that pass the distinctive "Twelve Apostles" rock formations.

On-site services include canoe and equipment access from multiple launch points, supervised boat chutes, organized transfers between paddling sections, and a family-friendly island campsite with fire pits and a covered grill. The business offers specific programs for school trips—multi-day packages with raft building, wild-water kayaking components, and high ropes activities—designed for groups from grade 7 and above, and a separate three-day canoe-and-camp option for grade 8.

AKTIV MÜHLE's program list also includes half-day and full-day paddles such as Pappenheim to Solnhofen, Solnhofen to Dollnstein, and guided 13 km NaTour excursions. Additional services include a Bavarian breakfast option served before canoe trips.

Safety and local knowledge are central: experienced guides lead NaTour and group events, while family activities emphasize shallow, scenic stretches of the Altmühl suitable for swimmers and young children. Located in a protected natural area near Solnhofen, AKTIV MÜHLE combines paddling, camping, and outdoor education to create hands-on, trustworthy river experiences for visitors to Bayern.

Booking and inquiries are handled through the business's reservation channels, with clear information about equipment, transfers, and age recommendations to help with planning. Advance booking is recommended during summer.