Lake Neusiedl bike tour

Duración: 8 Days / 7 Nights

Localización: Lago Neusiedl - Austria

Precio: From 599€Price 2022 : 5% discount early bird

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Lake Neusiedel by bike – home based tour

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.
Bike Tour Description

Day 1: Podersdorf – Individual arrival

Individual Arrival. Free Parking in front of the hotel available. Check-in, bike hand-over.

Day 2: Lake Neusiedl bike path – 48 km / 30 miles

Along the bike path you´ll find picturesque villages and quiet towns through slightly hilly landscapes until you arrive in Rust, “The Village of the Storks”. Return back to Podersdorf by ferry and enjoy the cozy warm shafts of the sunlight.

Day 3: Wine and culture bike path – 43 km / 27 miles

The wines from this region are very famous and delicious. During your ride through the extensive vineyards and rolling hills you will enjoy the wonderful lake-view. The castle of Halbturn is renowned and the most significant Baroque building of Burgenland. Maybe you´ll see the coloured bee-eaters which are breeding in sandy holes during the summer.

Day 4: Lackenradweg Bike path through the marsh puddles – 48 km / 30 miles

“Lacken” (little lakes) are definitely worth visiting. Most of them are less than 50 cm deep and partly consist of salt water. These “Lacken” are the reason for the variety of Flora in this region. You will pass by swamps, reed-fields and vineyards, where the grapes are acclaimed worldwide for world-class wines. Today is also the perfect day for a sidetrip to the St. Martins Thermal bath – one of Austria’s most beautiful thermal baths.

Day 5: Sopron/Hungary – 72 km / 45 miles

The ferry takes you to the southern town of festival Mörbisch. You continue cycling on to the Hungarian side of the lake and reach Sopron, which is located near the border. Sopron is a city that is rich of historical heritage and which has many sights to see. A special recommendation near the Austrian-Hungarian border is the wine-grower house “Raspi” in the town of Fertöràkos. The menu card starts with fillets of lamb and presents lots of different, exquisite specialities.

Day 6: Cherry-blossom bike path – 44 km / 28 miles

Start today’s journey by ferry to the other side of the lake. You will be guided alongside vineyards and extensive cherry orchards. Wonderful views over the Hungarian Lowlands will be a reward for you after a few short uphill stretches on today’s tour. Return by ferry back to Podersdorf.

Day 7: Day of rest

Take a day to relax and regenerate. Enjoy the lake with its numerous leisure facilities, such as sailing, surfing or swimming. Joining the hotel´s wellness area would be another option.

Day 8: Podersdorf – End of bicycle trip or extension

Either departure well recovered or if you still have some more time, take another day to visit the capital city of Austria, Vienna (reachable within 1 hour by bus). Please contact us for your needs; we stay at your disposal.

Dates & Prices for 2022

Seasons	Season 1	Season 2	Season 3
Daily departures	April 1st – 19th	April 20th – 29th and September 4th – October 20th	April 30th – Sept 3rd
Double room with lake view 2-3 persons	599€	729€	869€
Extra night in dbl room with lake view	89€	103€	105€
Extra night single room with lake view	102€	116€	118€
Weekly bike rental 7/21 gears available	69€	69€	69€
Rental Electric bike per week	159€	159€	159€
Children bike, tagalong	50€	50€	50€

WHAT´S INCLUDED IN THE SELF-GUIDED TRIP?

Duration	8 days / 7 nights
Included services	7 nights in rooms of the chosen category with private facilities Breakfast (half-board supplement possible – payable locally – also bookable on a daily basis Burgenland Card (ferries, museums and various entrance fees reduced or free of charge) Entrance fee to St. Martin´s Thermal bath Handlebar bag with travel book, maps and information material per room
Discount extra bed	0 – 1,99 years – 80% in a double room with 1 full paying adult 2 – 11,99 years -50% in double room with 1 full paying adult 12 – 99 years -30% in a double room with 2 full paying adults
Bike rental	Rental bike 7-speed touring bike with back pedalling brake or on request 21-speed with free wheel + 2 pannier bags Electric bike + 1 pannier bag Modern 21-gear trekking bike with freewheel or 7-gear-touring bike with back pedal or electric bikes, children’s bikes and other specialized equipment upon request; all rental bikes include roadside assistance breakdown service Electric bike you still have to pedal, but it is going to be much easier! The bike supports your force three times. With the electric bike the tour will be a relaxed experience for unpractised bikers also.
Additional services	St. Martin´s Spa and Lodge Package St. Martin’s Galeries 65€ Package Relax! One day holiday 91€ Can be booked from age 14 years
St. Martin´s Spa Lodge	St. Martin´s Galeries package 65€ Day Spa entry incl. sauna Free use of the exclusive Lake Sauna incl. direct access to the bathing lake Infrared loungers in the Lake Sauna Reserved Relax-Comfort-Lounger Outdoor lounger on Summer Island with private dock access to the lake (May – September) 1 pair of slippers as a gift Snackstation with drinks Daily newspaper, weekly magazines, nature magazines 15% discount on treatments of your choice We will lend you the following for the duration of your stay: Bathing bag with bathrobe and towels Relax One day holiday package 91€ Day Spa entry incl. sauna and spacious changing room Free use of the exclusive Lake Sauna incl. infrared loungers and direct access to the bathing lake Relax! check-In Relax! rental basket of bath products for the day Relax! cover for all your wet items as a gift Relax! slippers as a gift Relax! rental bathrobe, towel and feel-good blanket for the day Relax! lounger reserved for you on the 2. floor, incl. daytime butler service to ensure your personal well-being Relax! morning and afternoon snack Relax! gourmet voucher worth € 12 for the Market Restaurant (only valid for offered selection of food) Relax! refreshments in the Relax! Lounge: tasty teas, drinks, Nespresso © Coffee, cocoa, seasonal fruit, dried fruit, savoury biscuits & nibbles Relax! reading material in the Relax! Lounge 15% Relax! discount on treatments of your choice 5€ Relax! voucher for your next Relax! One Day Holiday on the St. Martins Upper Deck (valid within 4 weeks of your visit) Free use of the infrared cabin in the Relax! lounge Explorer’s Surprise 5€ voucher for Thermal Baths Shop for same-day purchases valued 20€ or more
Individual arrivals	ARRIVAL BY PLANE Airport: Vienna (VIE) or Bratislava (BTS) (settled by numerous “Lowcost-Carriern”) best and most advantageous variant by bus: by ÖBB bus from Airport Vienna (bus line 273) to Neusiedl am See main square. From there continue by ÖBB bus taking bus line 290 – direction Apetlon Akaziengasse to Podersdorf. Duration: approx. 1 hour 15 min. price: approx. 15€ per person. ARRIVAL BY CAR from Vienna airport motorway A4 to Knoten Gols/Weiden – passing by Neusiedl and Weiden to Podersdorf. Your hotel is located right on the lake, following the main road through the town until you reach the hotel. Unguarded parking place at Hotel Attila/Seewirt, free of charge ARRIVAL BY TRAIN Train station: Neusiedl am See or Vienna, more infomation and ticket sales at österreiche Bundesbahnen OBB ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Bike helmet: For children up to age 12 is a helmet duty in Austria. You are strongly encouraged to bring your own well-fitted helmets
Cancellation fees	Up to 28 days before the start of travel: 20% min. 50€ From 27 to 14 days prior to the start of travel: 30% of the total price From 13 to 8 days prior to the start of travel: 50% From 7 to 4 days prior to the start of travel: 70% From 3 days and no-shows: 90% We strongly recommend to buy a travel cancellation insurance
Payment	We require 20% deposit for the trip per person upon reservation, final payment 30 days before tour departure. Credit card payments by Visa or Mastercard do have an additional increase of 2,5%.

SEEWIRT & HAUS ATTILA****

The popular and family managed 4-Star-Comforthotels Seewirt & Haus Attila are located directly on the beautiful banks of Lake Neusiedl. The bank area is free of reed and a large lawn for sunbathing offers a relaxing view to the lake.

The high visibility to the lighthouse, the direct contact to the water and the fantastic view make these hotels to the top address for people who are searching for relaxation, sport, families and cyclists. One look outside your room and you see all the way to the Hungarian mainland.