Neusiedler See–Seewinkel National Park
Illmitz, Austria
Salt pans, steppe and reed beds on the eastern shore of Lake Neusiedl, home to avocets, herons and grazing grey cattle. Hire a bike near the Illmitz visitor centre and bring binoculars.
Neusiedler See–Seewinkel National Park is a protected area in Burgenland on the east shore of Lake Neusiedl, founded in 1993 and covering roughly 97 square kilometres. Its habitats include the lake with its wide reed belt, lacken (salt pans that dry out at times), hay meadows and pastures. Some areas are grazed by Hungarian grey cattle. The region belongs to the Fertő/Neusiedl Lake Cultural Landscape, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001.
The park is an important stopover for migratory birds. More than 300 bird species have been recorded and over 150 breed here; large colonies of great egrets, spoonbills and great bustards are well known.
For road trippers: the national park centre in Illmitz is a good starting point (open roughly April to October daily, weekdays only in winter; check ahead, as of October 2026). What you see depends on water level and season.
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- Illmitz, Austria
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- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 47.7650, 16.8000
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
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Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Austria: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t need a GO-Box for distance-based tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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- Strommer WohnmobilstellplatzMotorhome stopover0 km from Neusiedler See–Seewinkel National Park · 10 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Weingut Schaller vom See WohnmobilstellplatzMotorhome stopover10 km from Neusiedler See–Seewinkel National ParkMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Strandcamping Podersdorf am SeeCampsite10 km from Neusiedler See–Seewinkel National ParkTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
- Camping-PaulaCampsite13 km from Neusiedler See–Seewinkel National ParkTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Storchencamp PurbachCampsite18 km from Neusiedler See–Seewinkel National ParkTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Campingplatz SonnenwaldbadCampsite19 km from Neusiedler See–Seewinkel National ParkTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
All campsites in Austria · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Neusiedler See–Seewinkel National Park?
Neusiedler See–Seewinkel National Park is in Illmitz, Austria, at GPS 47.7650, 16.8000. It is about 10 km from Mörbisch am See.
Can you camp near Neusiedler See–Seewinkel National Park?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Strommer Wohnmobilstellplatz, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 19 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Neusiedler See–Seewinkel National Park?
Neusiedler See–Seewinkel National Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Burgenland: Lake Neusiedl and the Seewinkel.
What is there to see near Neusiedler See–Seewinkel National Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: Podersdorf Lighthouse (10 km), Sopron Old Town (18 km), Esterházy Palace (23 km) and Forchtenstein Castle (36 km).
When is the best time to visit Neusiedler See–Seewinkel National Park?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)