Lake Neusiedl: radial tour

Individual journey to Podersdorf on beautiful Lake Neusiedl. Via Vienna or Bratislava airport, you can easily reach Podersdorf in just one hour by bus or train. Look forward to Podersdorf am See, as it is the only place on Lake Neusiedl that lies directly on the reed-free shore - a special feature that has made it the tourist centre of the region! The 12 m high lighthouse, the landmark of the newly designed family and adventure pool, is unmistakably visible from afar. The inviting shops and pubs on the pier and the promenade convey a holiday feeling and Caribbean flair. Whether on a bike, surfing, sailing or pedal boating, this is the place to be. Podersdorf means soaking up the sun, having fun, doing whatever you like. After checking into your room, you will receive your rental bikes and you can start your first discoveries.

You cycle along the flat cycle path directly along Lake Neusiedl to Rust. Marvel at the world-famous wines that grow here on gentle hills that offer a fantastic view of the lake. Take a short stroll through Rust, the town of storks, and look at the stone bust of the Purbach Turk, which commemorates the overindulgence in wine of a Turkish warrior who failed to retreat and got stuck in the chimney while fleeing. In the afternoon, however, you can enjoy a leisurely drive back to Podersdorf. At the end of the day, enjoy the mild afternoon sun during a boat trip across the lake back to the hotel.

Today a bike tour through the hilly vineyards is on your programme. You will be amply rewarded for the easy ups and downs with a magnificent view of the lake. On the way you will visit Halbturn Castle, the most important Baroque building in Burgenland. It once served the imperial family as a hunting and summer residence, today it is one of the most valuable historical tourist destinations in the country. Relax in the extensive castle park, take part in a tour or take advantage of the diverse offers of the castle restaurant as well as the castle winery. On your way back to the hotel, if you are lucky, you might even see one of the colourful feathered bee-eaters that breed in the sand caves in summer.

A special cycle path awaits you today, the Lacken cycle path. Lacken are smaller or larger lakes that are about 50 cm deep and contain salt. The region owes its unique flora and fauna to this attraction of the Seewinkel - and of course the Lacken cycle path owes its name to it. Today you cycle completely on the flat past wet meadows and vineyards. The now endangered woolly pigs and Przewalski horses graze peacefully by the wayside.

A day to relax and unwind. Enjoy the lake with its numerous recreational opportunities. The lake is a sailor's, surfer's and swimmer's paradise. Depending on your mood, you can also use the wellness area of your hotel.

On the cycle path directly by the lake you roll into the Seewinkel. From here, the ferry takes you to the other shore to the festival town of Mörbisch. On cycle paths you pass the Austrian/Hungarian border and reach the atmospheric Hungarian border town of Sopron, whose historic city centre with lively streets, alleys and medieval buildings is particularly charming. A special insider tip, not far from the Austro-Hungarian border, the "Raspi" winegrowers' house, in the village of Fertöràkos. The menu ranges from lamb fillet and chanterelles to wild boar cheeks and specially picked wild berries. Back to the other shore by ferry.

After a crossing to the other side of the lake, get back on your bikes. Today it's time to explore the Cherry Blossom Cycle Route. You cycle past many vineyards and through endless cherry trees, which are a veritable sea of blossoms in spring. A magnificent panoramic view over the lake and into the Hungarian lowlands compensates for today's easy climbs.

Recovered and rested, you start your journey home. If you still have some time, why not visit the cosmopolitan city of Vienna? You can reach Vienna comfortably by bus in just one hour.

As not all ferries start their service on 01.04., there may be route changes.

In Austria, helmets are compulsory for children up to the age of 12! Please protect your youngest and bring the appropriate helmet.