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Lake Neusiedl
Austria's largest lake is shallow, warm and ideal for swimming, sailing, windsurfing and kiting. Podersdorf has a long beach with a lighthouse, and boats connect the villages around the lake.
The area & day trips
Frauenkirchen lies in the middle of the Seewinkel, between Lake Neusiedl and the Hungarian border: flat land, wide skies, salt lakes full of birds, vineyards and lots of sunshine.
Right in the heart of the Seewinkel
Frauenkirchen lies in the heart of the Seewinkel, a few kilometres east of Lake Neusiedl. Cycle paths, wineries, the thermal spa and day trips are all close by. Tap a point to find out more.
Interactive map of the area around Frauenkirchen
Our accommodationLake Neusiedl cycle path (all around the lake, also through Hungary)other official cycle pathsFerry across the lake
Shops and cash machines appear when you zoom in. The cyclists show how quickly you get everywhere from us.
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Neusiedler See – Seewinkel National Park
Reed belts, salt lakes and steppe: a paradise for birdwatching, with observation towers and guided tours. The national park information centre is in Illmitz.
Cycling
Flat, well signposted and varied: cycle paths lead through the national park, to the lake and all the way around it. Sabines Apartments has a lockable bike room with free e-bike charging.
Walking & hiking
Field paths, vineyards and the salt lakes of the Seewinkel: flat, quiet and wide open. Lovely loops lead straight from Frauenkirchen out into the fields and to the observation towers of the national park.
Frauenkirchen
The baroque pilgrimage basilica dominates the town. The St. Martins thermal spa is right in Frauenkirchen, and spa tickets can be added when you book direct, where available.
Wine & food
The Seewinkel is wine country: wine straight from the winemaker, wine taverns, farm-fresh fruit and vegetables and good restaurants in Frauenkirchen and the neighbouring villages.
Day trips
The historic windmill in Podersdorf, the harbour villages on the lake, sunflower and grain fields in summer. Vienna and Bratislava are easy day trips.