Picturesque towns and villages, idyllic vineyards, rolling meadows and Central Europe’s largest steppe lake are the hallmarks of the cross-border Lake Neusiedl region — a UNESCO world heritage site located between the pre-Alps and the Hungarian puszta plains.
Discover the unique Pannonian, Mediterranean and Alpine flora and fauna in the Neusiedler See-Seewinkel National Park.
To the west it is not just the strawberry fields that have earned Rosalia its nickname of the “sweet region”.
A wealth of sensory impressions wash over you here — from the fragrance and mass of colours in the Rosarium rose garden in Bad Sauerbrunn to the nature reserves around the Marzer Kogel, which is home to wild orchids and green lizards.
In central Burgenland the dominant colour is dazzling yellow — the rape blossoms in spring and the sunflowers in summer. In autumn, yellow gives way to auburn in the forests and vineyards.
Gentle hills, well-tended orchards and vineyards, the riverscapes along the Raab and Lafnitz, and the bogland in Rohr are just some of the striking features of the varied scenery of southern Burgenland.
Constant contact with nature is part of any trip to one of Burgenland's six nature reserves. Where better to enjoy a rejuvenating stroll or longer walk, and experience the sunny province at first hand.
