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Neusiedler See National Park is one of Europe’s least known wildlife hot-spots. The park spans Austria and Hungary, protecting warm flat lowlands that are a haven for waterbirds such as herons, egrets and Spoonbills, a host of dragonflies and other insect-life, as well as swathes of wild flowers. We’ll make daily excursions into the park from our base in Illmitz, enjoying passage waders and terns, Middle Spotted Woodpeckers, Penduline Tits and Barred Warblers; there’s also a possibility of seeing raptors such as White-tailed and Imperial Eagles and Saker Falcon. On other days we’ll explore the birdlife of the Puszta plain on both sides of the Hungarian border, including displaying Great Bustards and hunting Montagu’s Harriers and Short-eared Owls. 

  • Great White Egrets, Bitterns, Pygmy Cormorants & White Storks
  • Black-necked Grebes & Red-crested Pochards
  • Breeding and migrating waders including Ruff and stints
  • Learn the various warbler songs emanating from the reedbeds
  • Travel by horse-drawn carriage to reedbeds
  • Watch engaging European Sousliks at their burrows
  • Look for displaying Great Bustards & hunting birds of prey
  • Enjoy wonderful displays of orchids & other spring meadow flowers
  • Led by an expert naturalist guide
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Tell me about Austria …

Austria is a landlocked country in central Europe. It is very mountainous and has temperate and alpine climates. In 788 AD Charlemagne introduced Christianity and, under the Habsburg dynasty, Austria became one of the great powers of Europe. The Austro-Hungarian Empire collapsed in 1918 at the end of World War 1. Although Austria is most famous for its mountains, the warm flat lowland region of Neusiedler See is one of Europe’s least known wildlife diversity hotspots.


Neusiedler See lies in an area of Austria which is at a crossroads of landscapes, habitats and cultures. It spans the Austro-Hungarian border and was the first bi-national park to be created in Europe.

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In terms of diversity, Neusiedler See- Seewinkel National Park in Austria is one of Europe’s least known wildlife hotspots. Forget the alpine meadows and mountains of the Alps that you would normally associate with Austria! On this holiday we will be focusing exclusively on the country’s warm and flat lowland regions, more akin to the steppes to the east, and the reason we can expect to see such a range of birds, insects, mammals and plants is that we will be exploring a region that lies at a crossroads of landscapes, habitats and cultures. During our stay here we will enjoy all these highlights, but particularly the birds.

Neusiedler See-Seewinkel National Park, in fact, spans the Austro-Hungarian border and was the first bi-national park to be created in Europe, the majority of it lying within Austria but the southern part being in Hungary. To reach it we fly to Vienna then drive to our comfortable hotel in Illmitz, which is our base for the duration of the tour and situated amongst the sights and sounds of nature. The numerous Great Egrets are just one indicator of a rich diversity which also includes breeding Red-footed Falcons, Savi’s Warblers and Bee-eaters.

For our initial exploration of the region we will spend the morning of our first full day focusing on the largest of Seewinkel’s lakes, Lange Lacke, where the birds and plants are more representative of the coast. Amongst a wide range of species, we will be looking out for breeding Mediterranean Gulls and Avocets, whilst the swathes of wild flowers all around us include the purple-flowered Austrian Sage and contrasting yellow bedstraws that span the ‘hutweide’ or shepherded pasture. After lunch, we will head off to the extensive plain near the Hungarian border, where we will go in search of displaying Great Bustards which, for many, will be the undoubted avian highlight of our holiday; we also hope to see Short-eared Owl, Montagu’s Harrier and a variety of other raptors.

On our third day we will rise early and travel by horse-drawn carriage to enjoy some amazing views across the park’s reedbeds from the upper platform of an ex-Cold War watchtower. Here we will have breakfast whilst watching numerous herons and egrets setting out to feed, Pygmy Cormorants flying between areas of open water, and we may even catch a glimpse of one of the Bitterns that boom in the vast reedbeds. Later in the day we will look for migrant waders at one of Seewinkel’s soda lakes and explore the adjacent woodland and fringing reedbeds which are home to Golden Oriole, Hoopoe, Barred Warbler, Penduline Tit and numerous Nightingales.

The insect-life, too, is very rich and we will look for both the dragonflies and butterflies attracted to the region’s profusion of meadow flowers. The beautiful Southern Festoon butterfly may, perhaps, be amongst the highlights. Interesting beetles, praying mantis, flies and spiders will also turn up on our walks, particularly when we visit Zitzmannsdorfer Wiesen, another area of remnant steppe and a breeding site for Black-tailed Godwits, Curlews and many other species. We will have lunch at a nearby restaurant to taste the local specialities before driving to a hilltop nature reserve known for its profusion of butterflies and flowers.

Today we will travel to the River Danube and beyond. To the north of Seewinkel we hope to find a range of exciting raptors, such as Eastern Imperial Eagle, Saker and Red-footed Falcon, before enjoying a picnic lunch overlooking the Danube. We will also look for Baskettail, Clubtail and Emerald dragonflies. After lunch, we will travel to the Marchegg Nature Reserve, which protects ancient wet woodland and quiet meadows alongside the River March. Here we can watch the comings and goings of a tree-nesting colony of White Storks and walk the trails in search of woodpeckers (most of Europe's species occur here) and Collared Flycatchers. Beaver are common too, though seeing one of these nocturnal creatures would be a highly unlikely treat! We will end the day at a traditional restaurant in Illmitz, giving us another opportunity to savour locally sourced food and wine. 

We will spend our penultimate day, a long but exciting one, in Hungary. Rising early, we travel to the Hansag, the remains of a wild marshland and wetland forest which the Hungarians are currently restoring. This is a very atmospheric place, offering a great feeling of isolation. In addition to an interesting variety of birds, the grassy plains are home to colonies of Souslik, an endearing little ground squirrel and favoured prey of the Hansag’s raptors!

Our final day in Austria will focus once again on the lakes around Illmitz but we will keep the itinerary flexible depending on which hold water and what we have yet to see. As well as an interesting variety of migrants, we hope to find Long-eared Owl, before retracing our steps back to Vienna to catch our return flight to London.

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We stay in a comfortable hotel, where all rooms have private facilities.

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All food is included in the price.

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Birds, plants, mammals, butterflies and dragonflies

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At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

  • The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
  • Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!

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A Naturetrek Tailormade holiday allows you, with the benefit of our wildlife travel expertise and destination experience, to enjoy the perfect private wildlife holiday – one that truly matches your requirements, expectations and ambitions. We will ensure the most competitive prices, superb naturalist guides and seamless ground services.

Some of the benefits of Naturetrek Tailormade travel include:
• A bespoke itinerary which is crafted by experts and designed specifically for you
• Private guiding by the very best local naturalists 
• Travel with people you know, at your own pace
• Incorporate as much culture, history or relaxation time as you wish
• Choose dates to suit you
• Select your preferred style of accommodation
• Travel with families and children of any age

Furthermore, our Tailormade team are always on hand to help and guide you along the way, with friendly advice, first-hand knowledge and inside information specific to your destination of choice. So if you have any queries about your holiday, we will be delighted to answer them. Please just give us a call!

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For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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Austria's Steppes & Wetlands

Tour Code: AUT01

An exciting exploration of the rich natural and cultural diversity offered by a premier national park at the heart of Europe, Neusiedler See.

£1,595

Flight Inclusive

£1,395

Land Only
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Travelling by train reduces the carbon cost of travel by up to 90%

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Carbon Footprint

601kg CO2e

With International Flights

209.5kg CO2e

Tour Only

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Highlights

  • Great White Egrets, Bitterns, Pygmy Cormorants & White Storks
  • Black-necked Grebes & Red-crested Pochards
  • Breeding and migrating waders including Ruff and stints
  • Learn the various warbler songs emanating from the reedbeds
  • Travel by horse-drawn carriage to reedbeds
  • Watch engaging European Sousliks at their burrows
  • Look for displaying Great Bustards & hunting birds of prey
  • Enjoy wonderful displays of orchids & other spring meadow flowers
  • Led by an expert naturalist guide

Summary

In terms of diversity, Neusiedler See- Seewinkel National Park in Austria is one of Europe’s least known wildlife hotspots. Forget the alpine meadows and mountains of the Alps that you would normally associate with Austria! On this holiday we will be focusing exclusively on the country’s warm and flat lowland regions, more akin to the steppes to the east, and the reason we can expect to see such a range of birds, insects, mammals and plants is that we will be exploring a region that lies at a crossroads of landscapes, habitats and cultures. During our stay here we will enjoy all these highlights, but particularly the birds.

Neusiedler See-Seewinkel National Park, in fact, spans the Austro-Hungarian border and was the first bi-national park to be created in Europe, the majority of it lying within Austria but the southern part being in Hungary. To reach it we fly to Vienna then drive to our comfortable hotel in Illmitz, which is our base for the duration of the tour and situated amongst the sights and sounds of nature. The numerous Great Egrets are just one indicator of a rich diversity which also includes breeding Red-footed Falcons, Savi’s Warblers and Bee-eaters.

For our initial exploration of the region we will spend the morning of our first full day focusing on the largest of Seewinkel’s lakes, Lange Lacke, where the birds and plants are more representative of the coast. Amongst a wide range of species, we will be looking out for breeding Mediterranean Gulls and Avocets, whilst the swathes of wild flowers all around us include the purple-flowered Austrian Sage and contrasting yellow bedstraws that span the ‘hutweide’ or shepherded pasture. After lunch, we will head off to the extensive plain near the Hungarian border, where we will go in search of displaying Great Bustards which, for many, will be the undoubted avian highlight of our holiday; we also hope to see Short-eared Owl, Montagu’s Harrier and a variety of other raptors.

On our third day we will rise early and travel by horse-drawn carriage to enjoy some amazing views across the park’s reedbeds from the upper platform of an ex-Cold War watchtower. Here we will have breakfast whilst watching numerous herons and egrets setting out to feed, Pygmy Cormorants flying between areas of open water, and we may even catch a glimpse of one of the Bitterns that boom in the vast reedbeds. Later in the day we will look for migrant waders at one of Seewinkel’s soda lakes and explore the adjacent woodland and fringing reedbeds which are home to Golden Oriole, Hoopoe, Barred Warbler, Penduline Tit and numerous Nightingales.

The insect-life, too, is very rich and we will look for both the dragonflies and butterflies attracted to the region’s profusion of meadow flowers. The beautiful Southern Festoon butterfly may, perhaps, be amongst the highlights. Interesting beetles, praying mantis, flies and spiders will also turn up on our walks, particularly when we visit Zitzmannsdorfer Wiesen, another area of remnant steppe and a breeding site for Black-tailed Godwits, Curlews and many other species. We will have lunch at a nearby restaurant to taste the local specialities before driving to a hilltop nature reserve known for its profusion of butterflies and flowers.

Today we will travel to the River Danube and beyond. To the north of Seewinkel we hope to find a range of exciting raptors, such as Eastern Imperial Eagle, Saker and Red-footed Falcon, before enjoying a picnic lunch overlooking the Danube. We will also look for Baskettail, Clubtail and Emerald dragonflies. After lunch, we will travel to the Marchegg Nature Reserve, which protects ancient wet woodland and quiet meadows alongside the River March. Here we can watch the comings and goings of a tree-nesting colony of White Storks and walk the trails in search of woodpeckers (most of Europe's species occur here) and Collared Flycatchers. Beaver are common too, though seeing one of these nocturnal creatures would be a highly unlikely treat! We will end the day at a traditional restaurant in Illmitz, giving us another opportunity to savour locally sourced food and wine. 

We will spend our penultimate day, a long but exciting one, in Hungary. Rising early, we travel to the Hansag, the remains of a wild marshland and wetland forest which the Hungarians are currently restoring. This is a very atmospheric place, offering a great feeling of isolation. In addition to an interesting variety of birds, the grassy plains are home to colonies of Souslik, an endearing little ground squirrel and favoured prey of the Hansag’s raptors!

Our final day in Austria will focus once again on the lakes around Illmitz but we will keep the itinerary flexible depending on which hold water and what we have yet to see. As well as an interesting variety of migrants, we hope to find Long-eared Owl, before retracing our steps back to Vienna to catch our return flight to London.

Outline Itinerary

Day
1
Fly Vienna; transfer Illmitz
Days
2 - 5
Natural history excursions throughout Neusiedler See-Seewinkel National Park from Illmitz
Day
6
Drive Vienna; fly London
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What's Included?

Food

All food is included in the price.

Accommodation

We stay in a comfortable hotel, where all rooms have private facilities.

Dates & Prices

2027

Flight Inclusive

£1,595

Land Only

£1,395

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Flight Inclusive

£1,595

Land Only

£1,395

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

2028

Flight Inclusive

£1,595

Land Only

£1,395

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?

For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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