Yes. Punts, Barges and Hulks were poled or towed up river.

Here's a book with multiple chapters focused on Southern Northern Europe.

http://www.academia.edu/2173181/Medieval_Boat_and_Ship_Finds_of_Germany_the_Low_Countries_and_Northeast_France_Archaeological_Evidence_for_Shipbuilding_Traditions_Shipbuilding_Resources_Trade_and_Communication

Yes. Punts, Barges and Hulks were poled or towed up river.

Here's a book with multiple chapters focused on Southern Northern Europe: Medieval Boat and Ship Finds of Germany, the Low Countries, and Northeast France