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Victory statistics season 2023

Read about the most successful season in the 134-year history of WRK Donau!

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Head of Prague 2023

5 boats with Danube participation and 15 athletes at the start in Prague this year. Great event with wonderful fall weather - plus 126 eights from 8 countries. A great end to the season - crowned by consistently very strong performances from the Danube athletes! The women's eight of the ร–RV with Lisa Zehetmair came 2nd with a very strong time [...]

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How the Danube Masters ladies became a powerful eight-man team in a short time! So fast it can go and woman goes regatta: Sometime in July Josef wrote in the training group that women are wanted for a master oar8er. Almost exactly a month later, 8 brave women from different clubs met on our dock. [...]

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18 Viennese national championship titles for the Danube!

Donau Wien is for the first time the most successful club at the Vienna National Championships. 5 titles with the women, 10 titles with Junior:innen and 3 pupil titles as well as historical first successes in the women and in the junior eight! As in the previous year superior victory in the junior club cup. This is the result of the state championships on 30.09./01.10.2023 Here to the individual races: Saturday race: [...]

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Rowing at WRK Donau

Rowing courses

If you want to either get a closer look at rowing or really get started, we recommend you attend one of our rowing courses. The number of places per rowing course is limited to 4 people. This allows our coaches to focus 100% on the participants and tailor the training to their progress.
Where? Florian-Berndl-Strasse 16 (street side) or An der Unteren Alten Donau 13, 1220 Vienna

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Trial lesson

Would you like to try rowing just once? Find out if rowing is something for you by visiting a taster session with us! In the supervised session, our coaches take the time to give you an introduction to rowing and a first experience in the boat on the water.
Where? Florian-Berndl-Strasse 16 (street side) or An der Unteren Alten Donau 13, 1220 Vienna.

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Youth Sports

We are proud to have a vibrant and dedicated youth sports department and are always looking for new talent to grow our team. If you're between the ages of 10 and 14 and want to develop a passion for the rowing experience, you've come to the right place! And soon you'll be a hero at the Olympics.
Where. Florian-Berndl-Strasse 16 (on the street side) or An der Unteren Alten Donau 13, 1220 Vienna

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Popular sports

Our club places great emphasis on promoting the sport at large and offers numerous opportunities for all ages and skill levels to experience the fascination of rowing. Whether you're a curious beginner or an experienced rower, you'll find the perfect opportunity to live out your love of rowing with us.
Where. Florian-Berndl-Strasse 16 (street side) or An der Unteren Alten Donau 13, 1220 Vienna

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Become a member

For those who want to learn and practice the sport of rowing in the long term, we offer various memberships. All members can use the club and the resources provided. We offer:(a) Top maintained boat equipment(b) Rowing & cycling ergometers for indoor training(c) Weight room with modern equipment(d) Sauna & relaxation room(e) Extensive green areas and water access.

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Our history

The Wiener Ruderklub Donau, founding member of ASVร–-Wien, was founded in 1889 and is thus one of the oldest sports clubs in Austria. In addition to millions of kilometers rowed by amateur and competitive athletes over the past 100 years, WRK Donau can also call itself home to some of Austria's best rowers.

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For groups

Rowing for schools

Would you like to offer your students a special experience that they can enjoy together as a class?
The rowing club WRK Donau offers rowing courses specially tailored to school classes that not only challenge your students physically, but also promote teamwork, concentration and coordination.
In addition to rowing on the Old Danube, we also offer experiential education exercises that strengthen the students' trust in each other and promote class spirit. We would be happy to put together an optimal offer to give your students the opportunity to grow as a team and have an unforgettable experience!

Are you interested? Contact us via email or WhatsApp!

You can find us here: Florian-Berndl-Strasse 16 (street side) or An der Unteren Alten Donau 13, 1220 Vienna

Rowing for companies

Would you like to strengthen your team's sense of togetherness and cooperation? Then rowing is just the thing for you!
The rowing club WRK Donau offers customized rowing courses for companies, giving your employees a unique opportunity to network away from the office and grow as a team. Rowing not only promotes physical fitness, but also teamwork skills, coordination and concentration. Our experienced coaches will teach you how to row properly and help you improve your rowing technique. Book a rowing course with us today and see your team excel!

Interested? Contact us via email or WhatsApp!

You can find us here: Florian-Berndl-Strasse 16 (street side) or An der Unteren Alten Donau 13, 1220 Vienna

Dragon boat ride

Would you like to offer your team an extraordinary team activity that provides variety and thrills? Then try dragon boating!
The Danube Rowing Club offers customized dragon boating events for companies as a fun or team building event. The event offers you and your employees a varied way to improve team skills and communication while paddling in unison along the Danube. Book a dragon boat course with us today and experience an unforgettable adventure together with your team!
Are you interested? Contact us via email or WhatsApp!

You can find us here: Florian-Berndl-Strasse 16 (street side) or An der Unteren Alten Donau 13, 1220 Vienna

Events

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Youth & Racing
ร–M/ร–JM/ร–SchM/ร–MM
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22.9.2023
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24.9.2023
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Regatta
All
LM for Vienna and Lower Austria
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Training break youth team
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Training camp
Youth & Racing
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Skradin (Croatia)
Training camp
Youth & Racing
Head of Prague
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04.11.2023
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04.11.2023
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Prague (CZE)
Regatta
Masters
Ergo Challenge Round 1
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Fall long distance Ottensheim
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Youth & Racing
Photo of the eight-man team of the Wiener Ruderklub Donau at a regatta

About us

Our club

The WRK Donau offers all opportunities for sports activity, recreation and a community togetherness. โค๏ธ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿค

Training possibilities

Our members can train with the club's boats on the water of the Old Danube as well as in our modern equipped indoor training hall. We offer:

  • Top set rowing boats in all boat classes
  • State-of-the-art rowing ergometers and bicycle ergometers
  • Gym with diverse equipment as well as free weights and dumbbells
  • Changing rooms including lockable lockers
Recreation & Togetherness

In addition to sporting activity, we also place great emphasis on club life. At WRK Donau all members can use the following amenities:

  • Sauna
  • Relaxation room
  • Spacious open space
  • Equipped kitchen and grill
  • Standup Paddle Shelf
  • Private raft and meadow area for swimming and sunbathing.
  • Parking (Attention: on our parking lots the "Wiener Parkpickerl" is still valid)

Where find us: Florian-Berndl-Strasse 16 (street side) or An der Unteren Alten Donau 13, 1220 Wien

Directions to WRK Donau

Our IBAN is: AT182011184518619900

Our team of trainers

Elisa
Paul
Karl
Christoph
Umberto
Alex
Leni
Max
Levi

Our board team

Roland Turk
President
Joseph Bertagnoli
Vice President
Arno Kรถpplinger
Treasurer
Kirsteen Kรถpplinger
Secretary
Walter Vogel
Zeugwart
Karl Wagemann
Youth representative
Wolfgang Svatek
Parent Representative
Max Traxl
Media & Projects
Anne Zimics-Eskelinen
Popular Sports Director
Christoph kicker
Content Manager
Paul Turk
Pupils & Beginners
Elisa Bertagnoli
Events & Social Media
Umberto Bertagnoli
Support Team Representative
Max Hornacek
Masters race
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Our supporters

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