Sights by Lake Neusiedl

Explore the numerous sights on offer by Lake Neusiedl during your holiday in Moerbisch: the unique natural and cultural landscape surrounding Central Europe’s largest steppe lake offers endless attractions.

As a guest at the 'Das Schmidt' independent hotel in Moerbisch, you can spend your holiday at the sites of one of the oldest settlements by Lake Neusiedl. Make sure you don’t miss the attractions on offer in your holiday resort of Moerbisch and the neighbouring town of Rust!

Sights by Lake Neusiedl: Moerbisch

The oldest archaeological finds in Moerbisch date from 5,000 BC. The Romans too took advantage of this ideal site on Lake Neusiedl: a well preserved Roman relief of the God of Soldiers, 'Mithras', bears testament to their presence here. Moerbisch has been renowned as an exceptional winegrowing area for centuries: the alleyways of Moerbisch are among the special sights of Lake Neusiedl.

The vineyards are also well worth a visit: 600 hectares of winegrowing area cover the landscapes and five traditional wine taverns invite visitors to sample the refined grape juice.

Rust: storks and other sights by Lake Neusiedl

Rust is renowned for its many storks and its picturesque old town which is one of Lake Neusiedl’s most exceptional sights. Numerous townhouses dating from the 16^th-19^th centuries with magnificent facades decorate the streets. Idyllic inner courtyards invite guests to explore. The most significant architectural structure in Rust, the Fisher’s Church, is based on the remains of a Roman fortified tower.

In 2001, the old town of Rust and the Lake Neusiedl region were listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The lively old town has been named as the most attractive town in the Burgenland on numerous occasions.