From brine shrimp to wading birds to salt plants - experience with us one of the rarest habitats in Europe!
In the far east of Austria lies a particularly special habitat for Central Europe: the salt lakes. Here in the saline water live brine shrimp, which have existed since the time of the dinosaurs and today serve as important food for birds like the avocet. Along the salty lake edges grow plants that are also found at coastal areas. The constant change between wet and dry creates new microhabitats again and again. However, these extraordinary areas are under great threat: Of the former 140 lakes, only about 45 remain today.
Price per person: Adults € 20.50, Children € 11.00
Registration by 4 PM the day before at the latest. Booking online at: http://www.nationalparkneusiedlersee.at
Equipment: Own bicycle, sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing (sun, rain, and wind protection), drinking bottle.
The tour takes place in any weather. The national park reserves the right to adjust the content of the tour flexibly to suit the respective weather conditions.
Meeting point: National Park Center Illmitz
From here, one cycles into the subsection of the national park. Own bicycle is mandatory but can be rented at local bike rentals for a small fee.
The “Sodalacken Excursion” event is free with the Burgenland Card.