Lake Neusiedl Self-guided Cycling Tour - Austria & Hungary

The area around Lake Neusiedl is strongly influenced by the neighbouring ‘Puszta’. Additionally to the rugged plains of the Puszta the impressive reed-belts and lovely vineyards contribute to the unique landscapes of Austria’s youngest UNESCO-World Heritage Site. Explore the Pannonian Lowlands around the largest steppe lake in Central Europe. The lake is located south of the “Danube Metropolis”, Vienna. This region offers the largest network of biking trails in Austria. Another great experience is the national park, where more than 250 different species of birds can be witnessed and observed. Enjoy the ‘Puszta-Romance’ on a holiday in a national park, which has a mild climate until late fall, well equipped bike-paths in a gorgeous picturesque landscape and incredible wildlife. Numerous bathing and leisure facilities are available. Lake Neusiedl is surrounded by winery villages, imposing castles and the historical Hungarian city of Sopron with its beautiful medieval city-centre.

Highlights of the Cycling Tour:

• Rust – “Town of the Storks”
• Castle in Halbturn
• Sopron
• St. Martins Thermal bath & lodge
• Lake Neusiedl with its fauna and flora

Tour character:

Level 1: all paths are paved or graveled. The region is mostly flat with only a few uphill stretches on the Hungarian side. All bike routes can be customized and accordingly planned

Included in the Lake Neusiedl Tour:

• 7 nights in rooms with private facilities (lake view)
• Breakfast (dinner option possible – payable locally – also bookable on a daily basis)
• Lake Neusiedl 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)
• Handlebar bag with maps and information material per room

Not included in the tour:

• Arrival and departure to/from Podersdorf is not included in the tour price
• For children up to age 12 is a helmet duty in Austria. You are strongly encouraged to bring your own well-fitted helmets
• Half-board available 17 Eur p.p. per day

Arrival / parking / departure:

• Airport: Vienna (VIE) or Bratislava (BTS) (flights by numerous "Lowcost-Carriers) best and most advantageous variant by bus: by ÖBB bus from Airport Vienna  (bus line 572) to Neusiedl am See main square. From there continue by ÖBB bus (bus line 871 - direction Apetlon Akaziengasse) to Podersdorf. duration: approx. 1 hour 15 min. price: approx. € 15,- per person.
• By car: from Vienna airport motorway A4 to Knoten Gols/Weiden - passing by Neusiedl and Weiden to Podersdorf. Your hotel is located right on the lake, following the main road through the town until you reach the hotel. Unguarded parking place at Hotel Attila/Seewirt, free of charge. 
• By train: Neusiedl am See or Vienna
• Vienna or Bratislava airports, 1 hour by train from Vienna to Podersdorf
• Departures: daily 1 April - 16 October 2020

If you would like to rent a bike (65 EUR - modern 21-gear trekking bike with freewheel or 7-gear-touring bike with back pedal or electric bikes, children’s bikes and other specialized equipment upon request; all rental bikes include roadside assistance (breakdown service)) or e-bike (145 EUR - you still have to pedal, but it is going to be much easier! The bike supports your force three times. With the electric bike the tour will be a relaxed experience for unpractised bikers also.) please contact our office when booking: [email protected]

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