Two cyclists ride along the Danube on the Danube Cycle Path in Au an der Donau.
The Danube Loop near Schlögen is a striking bend in the Danube River in Upper Austria. It is one of the most impressive natural phenomena along the river and offers spectacular views from the ‘Schlögener Blick’ viewpoint. Hikers and nature lovers appreciate the area for its tranquillity and scenic beauty.

Lake Neusiedl

Lake Neusiedl

HOLIDAY WITH MORE THAN 300 SUNNY DAYS

Recreation, sport, nature and culture in Burgenland

With more than 300 days of sunshine a year and the mild pannonian climate, vacationers and those seeking relaxation feel particularly well all year around in the east of Austria. A variety of sights from the Esterházy palace & the Haydn house at the provincial capital Eisenstadt to the village museum Mönchhof and the Familypark are waiting for you to discover them. Well-known cultural events such as the “Seefestspiele Mörbisch” are cultural highlights in the summer season. The unique natural landscape with its wide plains, idyllic vineyards and a unique habitat has been declared a UNESCO world heritage site. With its extraordinary flora & fauna the national park “Neusiedler See – Seewinkel” excites its spectators. Surfing, sailing, stand-up paddling and relaxing in the St. Martins Spa are also available so water lovers get their money’s worth! The proximity to Vienna and Bratislava and the various recreational offers characterize the holiday region.

Cycling enthusiasts feel at home here due to the over 1.000 km of cycle paths, spread over 40 cycle routes around the lake. These go through the parks and the world heritage region of lake Neusiedl and provide versatile offers for sporty visitors.

Highlights in the UNESCO World Heritage

  • Nationalpark Neusiedler See-Seewinkel
  • World Heritage Park Neusiedler See-Leithagebirge
  • Lido hopping at Lake Neusiedl 
  • Cultural sights
  • St. Margarethen quarry: one of the oldest and biggest in Europe. 

Burgenland Card

Every guest who stays overnight in one of the 650 partner businesses receives the Burgenland Card free of charge and can use over 270 free and bonus services.

The card includes free admission to all lakeside swimming pools, castles, museums and exhibitions, city tours and excursions in the Neusiedler See-Seewinkel National Park, the Neusiedler See-Leithagebirge Nature Park and the St. Margarethen quarry. In addition, travelling by public transport is even free of charge on selected routes. 

To the Burgenland Card

Green Mobility within the Pearl

Main hubs:

Vienna railway station / Bratislava railway station/ Neusiedl am See railway station

Trains: Bicycle transportation is available for an extra fee

  • 40 min. from Vienna to Neusiedl am See – www.oebb.at, +43 5 17 17,
  • 45 min. from Bratislava Petržalka to Neusiedl am See – www.oebb.at, +43 5 17 17

Bus lines:

Bicycle ferries:

Cycle Routes:

  • 40 cycle paths with approximately 1.000 km, Lake Neusiedl bike path B10 awarded with 5 stars (ADFC)
  • many resting areas around the lake,
  • free cycle route App – www.burgenland.info/planen/burgenland-app , +43 2167 8600

Bike & e-bike services:

  • numerous bike rental and bike service stations available, bike cabs on demand –  www.neusiedlersee.com, +43 2167 8600

All about Cycling on the Lake Neusiedl
A family enjoys the wide range of activities on offer around Lake Neusiedl together, equipped with the practical Neusiedler See Card. The card allows them to enjoy unforgettable experiences in this picturesque region full of nature and leisure activities.

You want to know more about this Danube.Pearl?

Neusiedler See Tourismus GmbH

Obere Hauptstraße 24, 7100 Neusiedl am See

info(at)neusiedlersee.com, +43 2167 8600

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