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d Neusiedler See

The jewel of Burgenland, Neusiedler See is the
largest steppe lake in Central Europe. On the
border between Austria and Hungary (a small
section – around one-fifth of its total area – at
the southern end belongs to Hungary), it covers
an area of 320 sq km (124 sq miles) and has no
natural in- or outlets apart from the Wulka river. Neusiedler See
The water is slightly saline and never more than Neusiedler See, Vienna’s
2 m (6½ ft) deep, so it warms up quickly in “seaside”, attracts visitors with
summer. The banks are densely overgrown its wide range of water sports
with reeds, which make ideal nesting grounds facilities and enchanting,
melancholy landscapes.
for birds, while the lakeside beaches are
popular with visitors. In 2001, the lake and
the surrounding countryside were declared
a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Purbach

Eisenstadt

. Rust Rust Neusiedler S ee
This attractive town on the western lake-
shore has a perfectly preserved old town
with many Renaissance and Baroque
buildings. Star sights include the town
hall and Fischerkirche. Wien (Vienna)
Mörbisch
am See
Klingenbach

Sopron

Keszthely
Mörbisch am See
Situated on the border with
Hungary, this village produces an excellent white
wine. Its charming, whitewashed houses, laden
with flowers, create a truly unique atmosphere.
For hotels and restaurants in this region see p295 and pp316–18

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