The heyday of rafting on the Rhine began as early as the 17th century. Some rafts were even over 500m long and 70m wide with up to 5 layers of logs, also known as "Holländerflöße." Maneuvering such large rafts required up to 500 rafters and assistants.
They spent the night in huts on a raft.

The Rafter and Boatmen Museum in Kamp-Bornhofen displays exhibits from the era of rafting and steam navigation, provided by the citizens of Kamp. The museum was established in 1968 by the Rafter and Boatmen Association Kamp-Bornhofen e.V. with the support of the local community.