Tölzer River Film Festival
Travel, nature, and kayak films on the Isar
About Tölzer River Film Festival
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Films about Rivers and Adventures
The Tölzer River Film Festival is dedicated to the element of water and the stories that emerge around rivers, seas, and kayak expeditions. In Bad Tölz on the Isar, adventurers, nature lovers, and film enthusiasts gather for a program of international travel and nature films featuring impressive footage from wild rapids to mythical coastlines.
Integrated into the Isar Regatta
The festival is organizationally linked to the traditional Isar Regatta of the Deutscher Touring-Kajak-Club (DTKC) e.V. The regatta covers a long paddling route from Bad Tölz towards Munich, making the festival weekend a meeting point for the paddling and folding boat scene.
Renowned Filmmakers
The program features well-known protagonists from the outdoor and expedition film scene. Toni Grießbach presents spectacular footage from the "Everest of Kayaking" on the Colorado River, while returning guest Olaf Obsommer takes viewers on a kayak journey through Greek mythology around Crete. An exhibition of historical folding boats complements the program.
A Meeting of Sport, Nature, and Film
By combining film screenings, the regatta, and an exhibition, the Tölzer River Film Festival offers a diverse outdoor and cultural experience that focuses on the fascination with rivers and water sports.
Tölzer River Film Festival — edition 2026
In 2026, the festival will be experienceable over four days and at various locations in Bad Tölz for the first time. The program features international travel and nature films: Toni Grießbach presents footage from the Colorado River, the "Everest of Kayaking," and Olaf Obsommer takes the audience on a kayak journey through Greek mythology around Crete. On September 12, the Isar Regatta will run from Bad Tölz towards Munich. The 2026 edition is dedicated to Ralf Petsching (died November 28, 2025), the chairman of the Friends of Historic Folding Boats e.V.; pieces from his collection will be exhibited.
Programme Tölzer River Film Festival 2026
- Film screenings at multiple venues in Bad Tölz
- Toni Grießbach: Colorado River, the "Everest of Kayaking"
- Olaf Obsommer: Kayak journey through Greek mythology around Crete
- September 12: Isar Regatta from Bad Tölz towards Munich
- Exhibition of historical folding boats
Highlights Tölzer River Film Festival 2026
- Four festival days for the first time
- Films by Toni Grießbach and Olaf Obsommer
- Isar Regatta of the DTKC
- Dedication to Ralf Petsching with folding boat exhibition
Prices Tölzer River Film Festival 2026
Isar Regatta entry fee: €19 for adults, €10 for youths under 18 (registration required). Prices for film screenings will be announced by the organizer.
Practical information — Tölzer River Film Festival
Getting There
Bad Tölz is located in the Upper Bavarian Isar valley, easily accessible via the A8 motorway (Holzkirchen exit) and by train from Munich. The festival takes place at various locations in the town; the Isar Regatta starts in Bad Tölz.
Tickets and Registration
Advance registration is required for the Isar Regatta (entry fee €19 for adults, €10 for youths under 18). Information on film screenings, venues, and tickets will be announced by the organizer.
Organizer
Deutscher Touring-Kajak-Club (DTKC) e.V. Further information at www.bad-toelz.de and dtkc.de.
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Where it takes place Tölzer River Film Festival
Verschiedene Orte in Bad Tölz