Cycling in the Sunniest Part of Austria

Things to do in Burgenland

Burgenland is not your typical Austrian region – there are no real mountains around. Instead, swamps and steppes define the landscape. Not to mention a giant lake in the middle of it – Neusiedler See. It the second-largest endorheic lake in whole of Europe. Overall Burgenland could be considered to be the only true lowlands in Austria.

These are perfect conditions not only for bikers but for many birds and other species, making large areas around Lake Neusiedl protected. The biosphere of the lake and the lake itself is a unique sight in Central Europe.

Good Weather and Water Sports

Another interesting feature of Burgenland is the absence of bad weather. The Sun is shining over 300 days a year, making Lake Neusiedl a perfect place for leisure and water sports. The best locations for these activities are Podersdorf and Breitenbrunn.

The shallow nature of Neusiedler See provides perfect conditions for water sports. Photo by Alis Monte [CC BY-SA 4.0], via Connecting the Dots

Wines of Burgenland

Despite the image of Austria being one of the best white wine producers in the whole world, red wine culture is also thriving in the sunny Burgenland. Just like tasting a local Riesling or Grüner Veltliner white wine in Wachau is a part of the full experience of the region, in Burgenland, it wouldn’t be so without Blaufränkisch and Zweigelt red wines.

Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch are not the only variety of grapes cultivated in Burgenland. Photo by Alis Monte [CC BY-SA 4.0], via Connecting the Dots

All of the reasons listed above attract many tourists not only from Austria but from neighboring Hungary and Slovakia as well. Among all the activities my personal favorite thing to do around Neusiedler See is cycling.

The flat nature of Burgenland is perfect for relaxing cycling. Photo by Alis Monte [CC BY-SA 4.0], via Connecting the Dots

You can continue reading the article on my blog, where you'll find more information including the best cycling routes, ferry times, hotels and map including other places of interest in Burgenland.