page_title: Weidling (boat)
hierarchical_section_title: Weidling (boat)
caption_attribution_description: Ein Weidling auf der Replik der Altartafeln von Hans Leu im Baugeschichtlichen Archiv der Stadt Zürich im Haus zum Rech. Die Panoramansicht des linksseitigen Limmatufers – 'Standort' der BetrachterIn ist wohl der Karlsturm des Grossmünsters – von Hans Leu d. Ä. gilt als die älteste zuverlässige Darstellung der Stadt Zürich, Ende des 15. Jahrhunderts auf den Altartafeln im Grossmünster mit viel Liebe zum Detail festgehalten. Die originalen Tafeln sind heute im Landesmuseum ausgestellt, eine (vermutlich) 1:1 Replik ist im Stadtarchiv öffentlich zugänglich.
context_page_description: A Weidling is a flat-bottomed boat, with similarities to a punt. The weidling is traditionally constructed from solid wood, although today some boats are also made from plywood, plastic or aluminium. It is usually around 9 or 10 metres in length. A larger version is known as the Langschiff, and is up to 15 metres in length.
  In the Middle Ages, the weidling was used for river transportation and fishing, and is depicted in contemporary works of art, including a set of altar panels by Hans Leu the Elder.
  Today, the boat is primarily used in Switzerland, on the Rhine and its tributaries, including the Aar and Limmat. It is used as a leisure and pleasure craft, and as a passenger ferry. The sport of Wasserfahren in Switzerland is conducted almost exclusively with weidlings.
  In deep water, the weidling is traditionally propelled by one or two oars. In shallow areas, the boat can be poled along by one or two standing crew members. On waterways with suitable banks, the weidling can also be towed from shore. If the boat has a corresponding recess in the rear floor, it can also be equipped with an outboard motor.
context_section_description: A Weidling is a flat-bottomed boat, with similarities to a punt. The weidling is traditionally constructed from solid wood, although today some boats are also made from plywood, plastic or aluminium. It is usually around 9 or 10 metres (30 or 33 ft) in length. A larger version is known as the Langschiff, and is up to 15 metres (49 ft) in length.
  In the Middle Ages, the weidling was used for river transportation and fishing, and is depicted in contemporary works of art, including a set of altar panels by Hans Leu the Elder.
  Today, the boat is primarily used in Switzerland, on the Rhine and its tributaries, including the Aar and Limmat. It is used as a leisure and pleasure craft, and as a passenger ferry. The sport of Wasserfahren in Switzerland is conducted almost exclusively with weidlings.
  In deep water, the weidling is traditionally propelled by one or two oars. In shallow areas, the boat can be poled along by one or two standing crew members. On waterways with suitable banks, the weidling can also be towed from shore. If the boat has a corresponding recess in the rear floor, it can also be equipped with an outboard motor.
caption: A weidling on the Limmat, circa 1500, as depicted by Hans Leu the Elder
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