Podersdorf am See

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Podersdorf am See is a village on the eastern shore of the Neusiedler See, in the Seewinkel region of Burgenland. The lake is a large, very shallow steppe lake on the Hungarian border, and Podersdorf is its main summer resort. The lake and the surrounding landscape form a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The village is flat, calm and relaxed. It is known for windsurfing and kitesurfing, cycling, bird watching and local wine. A red and white lighthouse by the lake is its best known landmark.

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Beste reisetidspunkt

June to September is best for swimming and water sports. The lake is warm and shallow, and the wind is steady. April, May and September are good for cycling and for birds. Autumn is wine season, and winter is quiet, with a frozen lake in cold years.

Beste tid å besøke: mai, juni, september

Velg en måned

Typisk vær i januar

Dårlig

3° (føles som -3°) · ekstremer -13°–11°
-4° om natten
9 regnværsdager
3 soldager
3 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Lett bris
UV-indeks 1 · lav

Typisk vær i februar

Dårlig

6° (føles som 1°) · ekstremer -11°–14°
-2° om natten
8 regnværsdager
5 soldager
4 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Lett bris
UV-indeks 1 · lav

Typisk vær i mars

Dårlig

11° (føles som 6°) · ekstremer -5°–19°
1° om natten
8 regnværsdager
8 soldager
5 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Lett bris
UV-indeks 2 · lav

Typisk vær i april

Bra

17° (føles som 13°) · ekstremer -1°–24°
5° om natten
8 regnværsdager
10 soldager
7 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Lett bris
UV-indeks 4 · moderat

Typisk vær i mai

Ypperlig

22° (føles som 19°) · ekstremer 5°–29°
10° om natten
13 regnværsdager
9 soldager
8 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Lett bris
UV-indeks 5 · moderat

Typisk vær i juni

Ypperlig

27° (føles som 25°) · ekstremer 10°–34°
15° om natten
12 regnværsdager
11 soldager
9 soltimer per dag
Behagelig luftfuktighet
Lett bris
UV-indeks 6 · høy

Typisk vær i juli

Bra

29° (føles som 27°) · ekstremer 12°–36°
17° om natten
13 regnværsdager
12 soldager
9 soltimer per dag
Behagelig luftfuktighet
Lett bris
UV-indeks 6 · høy

Typisk vær i august

Bra

28° (føles som 27°) · ekstremer 11°–36°
17° om natten
11 regnværsdager
12 soldager
8 soltimer per dag
Behagelig luftfuktighet
Lett bris
UV-indeks 5 · moderat

Typisk vær i september

Ypperlig

23° (føles som 20°) · ekstremer 6°–30°
12° om natten
9 regnværsdager
10 soldager
6 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Lett bris
UV-indeks 4 · moderat

Typisk vær i oktober

Bra

17° (føles som 13°) · ekstremer 0°–24°
7° om natten
8 regnværsdager
6 soldager
4 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Lett bris
UV-indeks 2 · lav

Typisk vær i november

Dårlig

10° (føles som 5°) · ekstremer -4°–18°
2° om natten
8 regnværsdager
3 soldager
3 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Lett bris
UV-indeks 1 · lav

Typisk vær i desember

Dårlig

4° (føles som -1°) · ekstremer -10°–10°
-2° om natten
9 regnværsdager
2 soldager
2 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Lett bris
UV-indeks 0 · lav

Klimadata: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Hovedseverdigheter

Neusiedler See / Fertő is the lake, with beaches, a promenade, sailing and surf schools.
The lighthouse on the lake front is the village symbol.
Kitestrand is a beach for kitesurfing.
Freizeitpark Podersdorf is a leisure park for families.
Aussichtswarte Hölle is a lookout point south of the village.
Moorboden is a wetland area with a nature path.
A small windmill stands on the edge of the village.
The parish church of St. Katharina stands in the centre.

Utvalgte lister

Karel Stojaspal / CC-BY-SA

Podersdorf am See Essentials

Podersdorf am See is located on the eastern shore of Lake Neusiedl, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its shallow waters and extensive reed beds. This selection features the town's prominent 19th-century windmill and the late-Baroque parish church of St. Catherine. The area serves as a major hub for water sports, specifically kitesurfing, and offers birdwatching opportunities at the Aussichtswarte Hölle and Moorboden wetlands, with ferry links connecting the town to the lake's western shore.

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Opplevelser verdt å få med seg

Windsurf or kitesurf on the lake.
Cycle the lake route.
Watch birds in the Seewinkel.
Taste local wine.
Swim from the beach.

Turer og aktiviteter

Podersdorf am See – Kart

Dagsturer

Rust, a town known for its storks and wine, is about 40 minutes away by car.
Illmitz and the Seewinkel National Park are about 20 minutes away by car.
Eisenstadt, the home of Joseph Haydn, is about 45 minutes away by car.
Bratislava in Slovakia is about 50 minutes away by car.
Vienna is about 1 hour away by car.
Baden bei Wien is about 1 hour 15 minutes away by car.

Reise dit

By air: Vienna Airport is about 45 minutes away by car. Bratislava is about 1 hour.
By train: Take a train to Neusiedl am See, then a bus to Podersdorf of about 20 minutes. Check times on ÖBB.
By car: Leave the A4 motorway at Neusiedl am See or Gols and follow the road to the lake.

Komme seg rundt

The village is flat and walkable. Cycling is the best way to see the shore and the wine villages. A car or bus helps for the wider region.

Kjøring

A car helps for the wider region. Roads are flat and quiet, but summer weekends bring traffic near the lake. Motorways in Austria need a vignette. Winter tyres are required in snow.

Mat og drikke

Burgenland food includes lake fish such as pike-perch, Gulasch, and in autumn roast goose, Martinigansl. The region is known for wine, including sweet wines from the Seewinkel. Look for Zweigelt, a local red.

Middag

Wiener SchnitzelA thin, breaded and pan-fried veal cutlet, traditionally served with potato salad or parsley potatoes and a wedge of lemon.

TafelspitzBoiled beef in broth, served with roast potatoes and a sauce of apples and horseradish — a favourite of Emperor Franz Joseph.

Viennese Goulash Wiener SaftgulaschA rich beef stew slow-cooked with onions and paprika, typically served with a bread dumpling or bread roll.

Småretter og gatemat

KäsekrainerA grilled pork sausage studded with melty cheese, a classic order at Vienna's ubiquitous Würstelstand (sausage stands).

Sausage Stand Snack Würstel vom WürstelstandGrilled or boiled sausages (Bratwurst, Frankfurter, Bosna) served with mustard, bread and a pickle from street kiosks.

Søtsaker og desserter

ApfelstrudelThin pastry rolled around spiced apples, raisins and breadcrumbs, usually served warm with vanilla sauce or cream.

SachertorteA dense chocolate cake with a thin layer of apricot jam under a dark chocolate glaze, famously served with unsweetened whipped cream.

KaiserschmarrnA fluffy shredded pancake caramelised with sugar and dusted with icing sugar, served with plum or apple compote.

MarillenknödelApricot dumplings wrapped in potato or quark dough, rolled in buttery breadcrumbs — a Wachau and Viennese summer specialty.

Drikke

Viennese Melange Wiener MelangeThe signature Viennese coffee: espresso topped with steamed milk and milk foam, the centrepiece of coffeehouse culture.

Grüner VeltlinerAustria's flagship crisp, peppery white wine, widely poured in Vienna's Heuriger (wine taverns).

SturmA cloudy, lightly alcoholic partially-fermented grape must, available only for a few weeks in autumn.

Sikkerhet og helse

Podersdorf is very safe. The sun and wind are strong, so protect yourself on the water. Tap water is clean and safe to drink. The emergency number is 112. The mountain rescue number is 140.

Historie

The Neusiedler See has attracted settlers since ancient times, and Podersdorf was a farming and wine village. Tourism began in the 20th century, as the shallow, warm lake became a family and water sports destination. The region is shared with Hungary and is protected as a cultural landscape and national park.