The Lake Neusiedl* is the second largest step lake in Central Europe, shared between Austria and Hungary. 8000 years ago the area around the lake was already populated. Center of the region is Neusiedl am See. In the 13th Century it was destroyed by the Mongols and later by the Turks and Kurucs. The great […]
Lockenhaus Castle
Lockenhaus Castle is located in Burgenland in Austria. The very interesting castle was once in the possession of the Esterházy family. Since 1968, it belongs to the family of Prof. Paul Anton Keller who has invested millions in the restoration of the castle. He has developed the castle into an event and congress center. Professor […]
Forchtenstein Castle – Burgenland
Forchtenstein Castle is one of the mightiest castles of Burgenland. It is in possession of the Esterházy family. Erected at the beginning of the 15th century as a fortress, it was transformed in the course of time to the treasury of the house of Esterhazy. Primarily Byzantine and Habsburg treasures, such as the tent of […]
Sandland Neusiedl am See – Austria
A visit to the Sandland Neusiedl am See is a special experience for young and old. Sandland 2006 had the slogan wind and was under the leadership of the Danish artist Martin Tulinius. Together with Pavel Zadanouk and many other artists from Denmark, the Netherlands, Russia, Ukraine, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania and Austria he created […]
Roman Quarry St. Margarethen – Austria
The Roman Quarry near St. Margarethen at Lake Neusiedl has a history of 2000 years. It was used by the Romans to build Carnuntum. Later, it delivered the stones for the construction of St. Stephen’s Cathedral and many buildings of the Ring Road in Vienna. It is one of the oldest quarries in Europe and […]
Western shore of Lake Neusiedl
Western shore of Lake Neusiedl – Impressions On the western shore of Lake Neusiedl are a number of small towns, such as Winden and Purbach which underline the ambiance of its excellent wine with its picturesque Kellergassen wine-cellar-lined lane. The city of Rust is featured in a separate video on our channel. Mörbisch is regarded as […]
Eisenstadt
Eisenstadt, the state capital of Burgenland, is the smallest state capital of Austria with approx. 14,900 inhabitants. The history of Eisenstadt and the Burgenland are closely connected to the princely family of the Esterházy. They got their power by their unswerving loyalty to the emperors of the Habsburg dynasty, which rewarded them high offices. In […]
Steppe animal park Pamhagen – Austria
The steppe animal park Pamhagen in the far eastern corner of the Seewinkel – the region between Neusiedl am See and Hungary – is the home of rare regional species. One does not often have the opportunity to get so close storks. The Mangalitsa- a Hungarian pig -also called curly-hair hog, was one of the […]
Rust a picturesque place in Austria
Rust* is the most picturesque place on Lake Neusiedl in Austria. Rust is primarily known for its storks nesting on almost any chimney. In the meantime bike excursions are a standard program for holidaymakers in Burgenland. The beautiful courtyards, decorated with plants and craftwork are often used as wine garden, the so called Heurigen garden. […]
