Description of the attraction
Lake Neusiedlersee is the fourth largest lake in Central Europe. Its area is 315 square kilometers. Most of the lake is located in Austria, and only 13% of the lake enters the territory of Hungary. Lake Neusiedlersee itself and its surroundings are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
It is believed that the age of this lake is more than 20 thousand years. The Neusiedlersee is a rather shallow lake, the maximum depth of which does not even reach two meters. Moreover, the lake dried up several times, and, despite the measures taken, a sharp fluctuation in the water level in the lake cannot be avoided even now.
Lake Neusiedlersee is the westernmost saline lake in all of Europe. To the southeast of it are saline steppes; in the same area, national parks and reserves were established - both on Austrian territory and in modern Hungary. To the west of the lake, there are limestone hills characterized by a rich and rather rare flora. It is dominated mainly by woodland.
Interestingly, the lake has an irregular shape - it is stretched from north to south, and its length reaches 36 kilometers. The lake also has a rugged coastline and many secluded bays. The water surface of the lake is heavily overgrown with reeds, but fishing is still common here. In total, about 15 different species of fish are found here, among which pike, pike perch and carp are most often found. Even in the reeds, you can observe rare species of invertebrates and insects.
Convenient paths are provided along the shore of Lake Neusiedler for birdwatchers. More than 300 different birds nest in the area, including rare ones. For example, herons, goose duck and various hawks can be spotted here, including white-tailed eagle and harrier.
Lake Neusiedler is wildly popular with tourists, largely due to its picturesque landscapes and rare biosphere. In some places, fishing is even allowed here and cozy beaches are equipped. An active type of recreation, for example, windsurfing or sailing, is rare here due to the insufficient depth of the lake.
