Canoe Film Lecture "A Life on the River" 50 Years 50 Countries

Description

Olaf Obsommer, award-winning filmmaker and adventurer, kicks off the season with a new lecture program. With spectacular images, captivating stories, and a large dose of authenticity, he takes his audience into two fascinating worlds of kayaking. "A Life on the River" 50 Years - 50 Countries In his gripping lecture "A Life on the River," Olaf Obsommer takes the audience on a journey to the most remote and spectacular places on our planet. He tells of his path – from club kayaker to professional kayaker and lecture traveler – and offers fascinating insights into a life on and with the water. With him: breathtaking kayak expeditions into the eternal ice of Iceland, where his team even dared a frozen waterfall in winter – the mystical "Götterwasserfall." He takes us to Norway, the "Kingdom of Waterfalls," and into the untouched wilderness of Canada, where he travels far from civilization. A special highlight: the spectacular crossing of the Alps – only with kayak and bicycle. An adventure between sporting challenge, intense connection with nature, and the search for freedom. Olaf Obsommer is a German extreme kayaker, adventurer, filmmaker, author, and lecture traveler who has explored the world for over 30 years in search of spectacular rivers. With his camera, he captures the fascination of wild waters, remote landscapes, and extraordinary adventures.
In his live lectures and films, he takes the audience on a journey through remote regions, showing the beauty and power of nature and sharing personal challenges, encounters with people along the rivers, and the boundary experiences that adventure brings. His stories combine excitement, inspiration, and awareness for the environment and ecosystems.

Highlights

• Lecture by Olaf Obsommer about 50 years of kayak adventure
• Breathtaking images and stories from 50 countries
• Special expeditions in Iceland, Norway, and Canada

General Information

The canoe film lecture "A Life on the River" takes place at Hotel Restaurant Metzgern in Sarnen, Switzerland. Olaf Obsommer, an experienced filmmaker and kayaker, presents his fascinating experiences and expeditions in spectacular landscapes.

Location

Dorfplatz 5, 6060 Sarnen, Switzerland

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