Overview
Ruderverein Wiking Linz was founded on 17 May 1900 as the second rowing club in Linz and today has its boathouse at Puchenau on the Danube just upstream of Linz. In the 1920s it won the first Austrian title in the eight, and it remains strong in competitive rowing – 14 more national titles at the 2026 Austrian championships, plus U19, U23 and coastal European and world championship starts. The club offers rowing courses and a summer camp, Danube touring trips and a club restaurant.
- Founded
- 1900
- Federation
- Österreichischer Ruderverband
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Regattas and series
Run or hosted by the club, per the club website. Dates and notices are on the club site.
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History and achievements
- 1900Founded on 17 May as the second rowing club in Linz
- 1920From 1920 the club wins its first Austrian title in the eight
- 1925A new Nordic-style boathouse in the Linz winter harbour, later lost to oil bunkers in the Second World War
Location
- Position
- 48°18.65′ N 14°14.51′ E
48.31080, 14.24184 - Address
- Wilheringerstraße 10
Frequently asked
Does Wiking Linz Rowing Club run courses?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Rowing courses, incl. a free improvers course from April and Summer camp.
When was Wiking Linz Rowing Club founded?
In 1900.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: Season-closing row.