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Neusiedler See-Seewinkel National Park
Neusiedler See-Seewinkel National Park is a national park in Austria, established in 1993, covering 96 km² (37 sq mi). It is the #7 largest of Austria's 9 national parks.
- Area
- 96 km²
- Established
- 1993
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- VIE · 46 km
Nearest airports to Neusiedler See-Seewinkel National Park
- 1 VIE46 kmstraight line
- 2 BTS60 kmstraight line
- 3 SOB119 kmstraight line
Bratislava, Slovakia
Sármellék, HungaryMore about Neusiedler See-Seewinkel National Park
Neusiedler See-Seewinkel National Park is one of 9 national parks in Austria. It covers 96 km² (9,641 ha) — about the size of Paris, making it the #7 largest national park in Austria (2.9% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1993, 33 years ago, one of the earliest national parks in Austria (the first dates from 1981). It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Neusiedler See-Seewinkel National Park
The closest airport is Vienna International Airport (VIE), about 46 km away — around 59 minutes by car; alternatively M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS, 60 km). Other national parks within reach include Fertő-Hanság National Park (237 km²), Danube-Auen National Park (71 km²), Őrség National Park (440 km²) and Balaton Uplands National Park (570 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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