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
Historical population
Year
Pop.
±%
1971
1,672
—
1981
1,601
−4.2%
1991
1,563
−2.4%
2001
1,494
−4.4%
View from the market square to the parish church
Ferry between Weißenkirchen and St. Lorenz before mooring at Weißenkirchen