Weißenkirchen in der Wachau
Weißenkirchen in der Wachau is a town in the district of Krems-Land in the Austrian state of Lower Austria. The ferry across the Danube here is interesting in that it has no motor or sail: it is powered by rudder set against the river current, anchored to a cable above the river. The ferry carries passengers, bicycles, motorcycles, and automobiles.
Population
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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1971 | 1,672 | — |
1981 | 1,601 | −4.2% |
1991 | 1,563 | −2.4% |
2001 | 1,494 | −4.4% |
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Ferry between Weißenkirchen and St. Lorenz before mooring at Weißenkirchen
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Parish church of Weißenkirchen
References
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Weißenkirchen in der Wachau.