Lake Neusiedl Home-based

Vineyards and unique landscape

National Park Lake Neusiedl

Cycling through the National Park Neusiedlersee southeast the Waltz metropolis Vienna – where Puszta, reed belts and vineyards meet, is the unique nature reserve Neusiedler See – home of the vineyard kings. Gentle vineyards, reed belts and salt lakes characterize this landscape – in between idyllic wine villages with stork nests on the roofs, rare bird and animal species, such as bee-eaters or the endangered Mangaliza pigs and Przewalski horses. The gourmet region is characterized by award-winning wines, the Pannonian kitchen is a very special taste experience. As you prefer, routes can be planned individually. The water sports Eldorado for sailors and surfers offers a well-developed network of cycle paths in a fascinating landscape with
diverse flora and fauna.

Dates 2024:

Arrival: daily
Duration: 8 days

Dates:
Season 1: Oct. 1. – 31.
Season 2: April 01.-29. +
Sept. 8.-30.
Season 3: April 30. – Sept. 07.

In April and Oct. not all ferries are operating.

1st Day: Podersdorf

Individual arrival to Podersdorf. Check-in, bike pick-up and travel documents handover.

Route 1: Lake Neusiedl bike path, approx. 48 km

Along the bike path you´ll find picturesque villages and quaint towns through slightly hilly landscapes until you arrive in Rust, “The Village of the Storks”. Return back to Podersdorf by ferry and enjoy the cozy warm shafts of the sunlight.

Route 2: Wine and Culture bike path, approx. 43 km

The wines from this region are very famous and delicious. During your ride through the extensive vineyards and rolling hills you will enjoy the wonderful lake-view. The castle of Halbturn is renowned and the most significant baroque building of Burgenland. Maybe you´ll see the colored bee-eaters which are breeding in sandy holes during the summer.

Route 3: Lacken bike path , approx. 48 km

“Lacken” (little lakes) are worth visiting. Most of them are less than 50 cm deep and partly consist of salt water. These “Lacken” are the reason for the variety of Flora in this region. You will pass by swamps, reed-fields and vineyards, where the grapes are acclaimed worldwide for high-level wines. Today is also the perfect day for a sidetrip to the St. Martins Thermal bath – one of Austria’s most beautiful thermal baths.

Day of rest

Take a day to relax and regenerate. Enjoy the lake with its numerous leisure facilities, such as sailing, surfing or swimming. Joining the hotel´s wellness area would be another option.

Route 4: Sopron/Hungary, approx. 72 km

The ferry takes you to the southern town of festival Mörbisch. You continue cycling on to the Hungarian side of the lake and reach Sopron, which is located near the border. Sopron is a city that is rich of historical heritage and which has many sights to see. A special recommendation near the Austrian-Hungarian border is the winegrower house “Raspi” in the town of Fertöràkos. The menu card starts with fillets of lamb and presents lots of different, exquisite specialities.

Route 5: Cherry-Blossom bike path, approx. 44 km

Start today’s journey by ferry to the other side of the lake. You will be guided alongside vineyards and extensive cherry orchards. Wonderful views over the Hungarian Lowlands will be a reward for you after a few short uphill stretches on today’s tour. Return by ferry back to Podersdorf.

8th Day: Podersdorf

Either departure well recovered or if you still have some more time, take another day to visit the capital city of Austria, Vienna (reachable within 1 hour by bus). Please contact us for your needs; we stay at your disposal.

YOUR ACCOMMODATION:

Hotel Seewirt / Hotel Attila 4*
The 2 comfort hotels are directly located on the lake, side by side; breakfast-room with lake view, lakeside terrace, library, elevator, restaurant with regional cuisine, generous wellness-area with sauna, steam bath and indoor pool; all rooms with private facilities, balcony, cable-TV and telephone.

Double rooms will be booked lakeside, double for single use (single room) is only offered parkside.

Hotel Seewirt/Haus Attila ©R+R

YOUR BICYCLES:

7-speed back-pedal
21-speed unisex
E-Bikes

Quality brand bicycles
Touring bikes with derailleur
E-Bikes with internal gear hub
puncture-proof tires
1 waterproofed pannnier bag
1 handlebar bag (not on e-Bikes)
air pump
Repair-kit + bikelock per room

Rental bike disclaimer
€ 19,-/touring bike
€ 45,-/e-bike
If a traveller rents a bike, he is basically liable for damages and theft. When booking our rental bike disclaimer, we assume liability so that in case of loss or damage to the rental bike (when properly used and secured) no financial responsibility must be paid. Excluded from this are only lost keys, batteries and chargers of e-bikes, as well as damage due to intent or gross negligence.

ARRIVAL INFORMATION:

Parking

Parking free of charge at the hotel

Train station

Station: Neusiedl am See

Airport

Next airport: Vienna (VIE)
by ÖBB bus from Airport Vienna (bus line 273) to Neusiedl am See main square. From there continue by ÖBB bus (bus line 290 – direction Apetlon Akaziengasse) to Podersdorf. duration: approx. 1 hour 15 min. price: approx. € 15,- per person.

7 nights in rooms with private facilities
breakfast
Burgenland Card (ferries, museums and various entrance fees reduced or free of charge)
Entrance fee to St. Martins Thermal bath per person
Service-hotline (also accessible on weekends)
Roadbook, maps and information material + bike app & GPS data / room

	Season 1	Season 2	Season 3
Double room	779,-	839,-	959,-
Double for single use (Single room)	1.199,-	1.259,-	1.379,-

_{prices in EUR/person}

Local tax payable on spot (approx. € 1 – € 2,5 per person/night).

Discounts additional bed/children

0-1,99 years in DBL with min. 1 full paying adult	-80%
2-11,99 years in DBL with 1 full paying adult	-50%
12-99 years in DBL with 2 full paying adults	-30%

Additional bookable