Neusiedler See - Seewinkel National Park
Neusiedler See
Located at the edge of the Alps and western fringe of the Pannonian lowlands, the Neusiedler See - Seewinkel National Park protects a biological border region of rich biodiversity, serving as an essential stop for thousands of migratory birds. It is Austria's only steppe national park.

πŸ“œ Austria's only steppe national park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
πŸ¦… Essential stop-off for thousands of migratory birds.

Why Go

🌿 Explore a unique biological border region with rich biodiversity
🦒 Witness thousands of migratory birds in their essential stop-off
πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Enjoy diverse activities like bird-watching, canoe trips, and cycling
🏞️ Discover extreme habitats like salty soda pools and vast reed belts
πŸ“š Learn about flora and fauna at the National Park Centre Illmitz

Activities

πŸ›Ά Canoe trips and solar-powered boat tours
πŸš΄β€β™€οΈ Bike trips, including routes from Weiden am See to Podersdorf
πŸšΆβ€β™‚οΈ Circular Trail Zicksee and Geiselsteller, starting at the visitor center
πŸ”­ Observation Tower at Sandeck for views over the mighty reed belt

History & Recognition

πŸ—“οΈ Established in 1993, recognized by IUCN in 1994
🌍 Declared a world heritage site in 2001

Size & Structure

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ή Austrian section covers 10,000 hectares in Burgenland
πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί Additional 23,721 hectares protected on the Hungarian side
🌱 Composed of 43% reeds, 30% meadows & pastures, and 27% lakes & pools

Why Avoid

🚫 No specific operating hours, pricing, or admission fees mentioned in available data
πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking details not specified
β™Ώ Accessibility information not provided

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