133m. Population 5400. Neusiedl is one of Burgenland's typical small towns situated near the national park and directly inthe vicinity of the unique, shallow lake Neusiedlersee (1-2m deep, 36km long, 7-14km wide). It lies at the crossing overfrom the Alps to the European-Asian plains, that is to say: The Pannonic lowlands and the beginning of the "Pußta". Thelake is the home of 250 species of birds. They live in the broad reed belt and salt pools which surround the lake. Thesunny climate (2000 sunshine hours/year) encouraged the Celts and the Romans to grow wine here. Today you will findnumerous vineyards, winecellars and taverns where you can enjoy a glass of the local wine, join in the music and singingwith the friendly natives and forget about all your worries. It is also a region rich in european history and culture. Hungary 20km, Bratislava/Slovakia 20km, Vienna's airport 25km and the musical capital of Vienna 40km. The Alps 60km. The Danube with the castles of the Habsburg K&K monarchy 20km, the roman town Carnuntum, where the Danube formed the borderbetween the Roman and the German empires. The Napoleonic battlefields of Wagram are also to be found nearby as well asthe wine roads, castle roads, the fortresses of Burgenland, a cultural multiplicity seldom found elsewhere. In the village: Lido, sailing+surfing school, adventure swimming bath with giant slides, sauna village, tennis courts, squash, aerobic centreriding, beautiful cycling paths around the lake, beach volley ball, shooting, shopping, restaurants, Viennese cafés, disco, dancing, wine taverns, winetasting, festivals, outings by ship, boat's rental, children's pleasure park, diving school. Sportculture, nature and more. It's really a special tip!