Lake Neusiedl Centre Based Tour

South-east of the waltz metropolis Vienna - where the Puszta, reed belt and vineyards meet, lies the unique nature reserve of Lake Neusiedl - home of the King of Wine. Gentle wine hills, reed belts and salt marshes characterise 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 region is known for its award-winning top-quality wines, and the Pannonian cuisine is a special taste experience. Individual routes can be planned according to your mood. The water sports Eldorado for sailors and surfers offers an excellent network of cycle paths in a fascinating landscape with diverse fauna and flora.. 

Highlights:

• 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 Cycling Tour:

• 7 nights 4* accommodation 
• 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)
• 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
• Bike rental
• Bike insurance (23-52 EUR per bike)
• Drinks, lunch, dinner
• Anything not mentioned in 'included'
• Local tax payable on spot (approx. € 1 - 2,5 per person/night)
• Extra nights on request

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. 1hr 15min. price: approx.  15 EUR 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
• Free parking at hotel
• Arrival daily

Notes:

• All bike tours are unescorted.
• The mileages and distances are approximations of the recommended routes.
• Please be prepared by packing all necessary items, for example, proper rain gear (jacket and pants), sun hat, sunscreen and proper sports shoes
• In Austria it is mandatory for children under 12 years to wear a helmet when on a bike.
• All rental bikes are equipped with a pannier (saddle bag) and an odometer (except E-bike). 

If you would like to rent a Bike (119 EUR) or E-bike (209 EUR) please contact our office when booking: [email protected]

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