Beach at lake Neusiedl and family-fun in a biker friendly hotel
The region of „Puszta“ and reed-belts, where lovely
vineyards are seen on the horizont, is Austrias
youngest UNESCO-Worldheritage area – the region of
Lake Neusiedl.
Explore the Pannonian lowlands around the largest
steppe lake of Central Europe. The lake is located in
the southeast of the Danube Metropolis Vienna. This region
offers the largest, aligned bike path net in Austria. Here
you will find a national park, where more then 250
different types of birds are living. Vacation in the
national park „Lake Neusiedl“ signifies „Puszta Romance“, a mild climate until late fall, well equipped
bike paths in a picturesque landscape with its
manifoldly wild life, flora and numerous bathing and
leisure facilities. You will find plenty of wine producing
villages around the lake, imposing castles and the historical, Hungarian city of Sopron with its beautiful
medieval city center.
Tour Description
Day 1: Podersdorf
Individual Arrival. Free Parking in front of the hotel
available. Check-in, bike hand-over.
Day 2: Round Trip on the bike path (approx. 47 km/29 miles)
World famous wines grow on the soft hills around the
lake. Via Rust – the city of the storks and Purbach along
the north shore of the lake. Enjoy the afternoon sun while
you cross the lake with a ferry boat.
Day 3: Wine and culture bike path (approx. 43 km/27 miles)
The wines from this region are very delicious, don’t miss
tasting the one or other wine along todays bike-tour.
During your ride through the vineyards and small hills
today you can enjoy the wonderful view over the region
and the lake. The castle “Schloß Halbturn“ is the most
important baroque-building of this region/province the „Burgenland“.
Day 4: „Lackenradweg“ Bike path through the
marsh puddles (approx. 48 km/30 miles)
"Lacken“ – the marsh puddles are approx. 50 cm deep
salty small or big lakes. This attraction of the lake region
causes the unique flora and fauna. Today you will bike
through untouched nature – when you watch carefully
you will see a lot of animals.
Don’t miss the “special” pigs with its fur.
Day 5: Rest Day
A day to relax. Enjoy the lake with its numerous
possibilities. The lake is a paradise for enjoying the sun
and the water. You can go sailing or windsurfing. Or relax
in the spa area of your hotel.
Day 6: Sopron/Hungary (approx. 60 km/37 miles)
Take the ferry on the other side of the lake. From the
festival town of Mörbisch (famous Austrian summer
festival) you reach the Hungarian town of Sopron. The
historical city center with its lifely streets and medieval
buildings will fascinate you.
Day 7: „Kirschblütenradweg“ – Cherry-blossom-bikepath
(approx. 40 km/25 miles)
After a ferry ride to the other side of the lake, you will
pass the romantic vineyards and cherry trees (blooming
in spring). Wonderful views over the lake and the
Hungarian lowland will make you forget the few uphill
stretches of todays bike tour.
Day 8: Podersdorf
Relaxed from a wonderful week you can start your
journey back home. If you do have some extra time what about an extension stay in Vienna? By bus or train
you can reach Vienna within approx. 1 hour.
Bike routes can be planned individually and daily.
The Hotel: Location directly at the lake; breakfast room with view to the lake, lake side terrace, library for guests,
elevator.
Next door hotel: Restaurant with regional cuisine, generous Wellness area with biosauna, sauna, tepidaria and indoor
pool.
Rooms: with private facilities, balcony, cable – TV, Telephone
characteristic of the bike days: You bike on paved or gravel bike roads. The region is mostly flat, only few
uphill stretches – on the Hungarian side.
Arrival: Airport Vienna (e.g. Airberlin); 1h bus ride/train ride to Podersdorf; from Vienna City-Center - 1 h
bus/train
Airport Bratislava (e.g. Sky Europe, Ryanair) Transfer from Airport/Vienna or Bratislava or Train station –
price on request.
PRICES:
Pice per person
in Euro |
Low Season S1 |
Mid Season S2 |
High Season S3 |
| Calendar 2010 |
April 7th to 29th
and
Sept 5th to Oct 5th, |
June 6th to July 9th, |
April 30th to May 5th and July 10th to September 4th , |
| Double
room |
398 |
455 |
528 |
| Single room |
444 |
508 |
583 |
| Half-board |
92 |
92 |
92 |
| Bike
rental |
45 |
45 |
45 |
| Electric bike |
90 |
90 |
90 |
WHAT´S INCLUDED IN THE SELF-GUIDED TRIP:
| Discounts |
- 0-2 years -80 % on the price p.p. in double room – with 2 full paying adult in the same room
- 3 -12 years -50% on the price p.p. in double room - with 2 full paying adult in the same room
- 13 - 15 years -30% on the price p.p. in double room – with 2 full paying adults in the same room
- 16 - 99 years -10% on the price p.p. in double room – with 2 full paying adults in the same room |
| Days/nights |
8 days/7 nights |
| Included services |
- 7 nights in ****Hotel located directly on the lake, rooms with private facilities
- Breakfast (half-board – supplement bookable)
- Lake Neusiedl Card (ferries, museums, and various entrance fees reduced or free)
- 1 free handle bar bag as a present per room
- Travel documents per room
- Service hotline also on weekends |
| Not included services |
Arrival and departure; admission fees; ferries; insurances; tips and personal expenditures |
| Bike rental |
You can choose between touring bikes (7-gears) trekking bikes, city- or mountain bikes (21 gears), all rental
bikes are equipped with paniers; We can also supply you with children bikes, children seats, trailer bikes;please ask for price and availability
break-down-service |
