--- title: "Zillenfahrt on the Aist - \"Harbour\"" url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430029341/zillenfahrt-on-the-aist-harbour.html" description: "Schwertberg Zillenfahrt - just like in the old daysUntil the early 1970s, Zillenfahren on the Aist had a long tradition. Old postcards document this leisure activity. Back then, up to nine boats were rented out. After decades, the old tradition is now being revived. Two boats for rowing - called \"WIG'gi\" and \"4311er\" - have been purchased and can now be hired out. There is room for 5 people per boat" date: 2015-07-24 modified: 2026-03-05 --- # Zillenfahrt on the Aist - "Harbour" Zillenfahrt on the Aist - "Harbour" ===================================== Schwertberg, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/229390/F608773D30D0DE4F76D4FF375FE9294ADB3CB6F34E36C21CF60A3E9D08BC5FA5/zillenfahrt11.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/229391/24B5EDF5A9556628C1ECB0E7E0FDAFB466003542CD45710A47A65A77768CDF49/logo-zillenfahrt.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/229392/19AC1FBBDA83C751F8AA4BCFB940CB9EB646CB3E49E0B57BE198917F41462840/zillenfahrt1.jpg) © Open copyright © Marktgemeindeamt Schwertberg Close copyright [ ![Zillenfahrt auf der Aist - "Hafen" in Schwertberg: A person sits in a rowing boat on a calm river, surrounded by trees and vegetation. She wears a straw hat and a striped top and looks at the landscape in front of her. 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The text in the centre suggests that it is an advertisement for a travel destination or a place of excursion called "Schwertberger Zillenfahrt".](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/229391/24B5EDF5A9556628C1ECB0E7E0FDAFB466003542CD45710A47A65A77768CDF49/logo-zillenfahrt.jpg "© Marktgemeindeamt Schwertberg") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/229391/24B5EDF5A9556628C1ECB0E7E0FDAFB466003542CD45710A47A65A77768CDF49/logo-zillenfahrt.jpg) © Open copyright © Marktgemeindeamt Schwertberg Close copyright [ ![Zillenfahrt on the Aist - "harbour" in Schwertberg: A family sits in a traditional boat on a body of water. Behind them is a stone wall, above which trees and vegetation can be seen. The people have a relaxed, amused expression.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/229392/19AC1FBBDA83C751F8AA4BCFB940CB9EB646CB3E49E0B57BE198917F41462840/zillenfahrt1.jpg "© Marktgemeindeamt Schwertberg") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/229392/19AC1FBBDA83C751F8AA4BCFB940CB9EB646CB3E49E0B57BE198917F41462840/zillenfahrt1.jpg) 1. 2. 3. Seilerstraße 4311 Schwertberg [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Seilerstra%C3%9Fe%2C%204311%20Schwertberg "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Seilerstra%C3%9Fe%2C%204311%20Schwertberg "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.274409&lon=14.5794275&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-osm-summer-original&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) information: Akutmeldung/Information **Schwertberg Zillenfahrt - just like in the old days** Until the early 1970s, Zillenfahren on the Aist had a long tradition. Old postcards document this leisure activity. Back then, up to nine boats were rented out. After decades, the old tradition is now being revived. Two boats for rowing - called "WIG'gi" and "4311er" - have been purchased and can now be hired out. There is room for 5 people per boat Before the ride can start, you must register/register at the Thurner bakery (Monday-Friday during opening hours) or at the Pizzeria Venezia (Saturday, Sunday and public holidays during opening hours). Therefore, please take an ID with you. Before the trip, please state the duration of the trip.A deposit of EUR 15.00 and a hire fee of EUR 5.00/hour must be paid when registering. The key for the boat is then handed over. This must be returned after the trip. The Zillen harbour is located at the Waschbrücke (Seilerstraße). **Please note:** - Each boat must have a suitable boat driver. (Minimum age 16) - A boat has no brakes, only one "reverse gear" and therefore reacts much more slowly - take this into account when manoeuvring. - A lifejacket must be available for every person on board. Children and non-swimmers should always wear life jackets. - Open fires on board are prohibited. - Driving the boat under the influence of alcohol is not only irresponsible, but also punishable by law. - Children and young people must not be left unsupervised. - Waste must not be disposed of in the water - keep the water clean! **We wish you a safe journey and lots of fun! AHOI!** [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Zillenfahrt on the Aist - "Harbour"** Seilerstraße 4311 Schwertberg Phone +43 7262 61155Show no. E-Mail [veranstaltungen@schwertberg.at](#mailto) Web [www.zillenfahrt-schwertberg.at/](https://www.zillenfahrt-schwertberg.at/ "New window") https://www.zillenfahrt-schwertberg.at/ --- **Contact person** Mrs Nina Schmid-Reindl Marktgemeinde Schwertberg Schacherbergstraße 3 4311 Schwertberg Phone +43 7262 61155 - 16Show no. E-Mail [veranstaltungen@schwertberg.at](#mailto) Web [www.schwertberg.at/](https://www.schwertberg.at/ "New window") --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ May to September Monday to Friday (register/register at **[Bäckerei Thurner](https://www.donauregion.at/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/430007266/thurner-baeckerei-cafe-konditorei.html))** Saturday, Sunday and public holidays (register/register at **[Pizzeria Venezia](https://www.venezia.co.at/)**) - only open in good weather - Registration required [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **General price information**Hire fee: EUR 5.00/per galley Deposit: EUR 15.00/galley for 5 people **Discounts (Memberships)**- DONAU.Erlebnis Card The DONAU.Erlebnis Card is valid in this business. More information available at [www.donaucard.info](http://www.donaucard.info) -50 % discount on the rental fee [ Rental objects ](#ttgCollapseVerleihobjekte) ------------------------------------------------ **Water sports**- Rowing boat - Zille [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for kids (all ages) - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children **Season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn **Other special suitabilities** In fair weather [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Not suitable for wheelchairs. The property is not compliant with Austria's ÖNORM legal standard. **other information**- Escort required: The entrance is not barrier-free - Step-free and barrier-free entrance to the building [To the website](https://www.zillenfahrt-schwertberg.at/ "New window") powered by [TOURDATA](https://www.tourdata.at "New window") [Suggest a change](#mailto) [ ![TOURDATA Logo](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/templates/global/images/Logo-Tourdata.png "TOURDATA Logo") ](https://www.tourdata.at "New window")