Neusiedler See Description
The Neusiedler See, in the east of Austria near the Austro-Hungarian border, is one of Europe's most unusual lakes. The only steppe lake on the continent, it measures 35km/22mi long and between 5-15km/3-9mi wide. It is, however, extremely shallow - 1-1.8m/40-72 ins. deep. The shallow water, slightly saline, thus warms up very quickly in summer to a temperature of over 25°C/77°F. The water level varies according to the rate of evaporation: between 1866 and 1869 the lake dried up completely. With practically no inflow of water and no outflow, the lake is fringed round almost its whole circumference with a girdle of reeds up to 5km/3mi wide. The only reed free area is on the eastern side around Podersdorf, where there are a number of
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Hobbies & Activities category: Biking opportunity;  Boating, sailing, water craft activities;  Fishing opportunity;  Swimming & water activities;  Hiking opportunity;  Lake;  Natural area;  Sports activity or museum
Address
Neusiedler See
Hauptgasse 38
7083 Purbach am See
Portugal
Attractions Near Neusiedler See, Northern Burgenland