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Neusiedl am See (7100) lies in the district of Neusiedl am See, Burgenland. It had 8,867 residents on 1 January 2026. The centre lies outside mapped flood areas. This overview covers 8 topics from official open data, measured at the centre; values at a specific address can differ.
Neusiedl am See is a place where life takes on a different rhythm. Situated on the northern shore of Lake Neusiedl, this Burgenland town combines the everyday life of an established regional centre with the openness of a remarkable natural landscape. Vineyards, reed beds and the wide horizons of the surrounding Seewinkel region shape the scenery. At the same time, the town centre offers shops, schools, cafés and medical services that make daily life convenient.
With approximately 8,900 residents as of 1 January 2026, Neusiedl am See is much more than a small holiday destination. Its population has grown by around 24.5% since 2011, reflecting its appeal not only to visitors but also to people looking for a permanent home in Burgenland. For many, the attraction lies in combining access to everyday amenities with a lifestyle closely connected to nature.
Many daily errands in Neusiedl am See can be completed on foot. The nearest kindergarten, primary school and supermarket are each approximately 200 metres from the town centre. A doctor's office and a public transport stop are even closer, at around 50 metres, while the nearest pharmacy is approximately 150 metres away.
The wider area offers an impressive range of facilities. Within two kilometres of the centre, the available data records three kindergartens, nine schools, eight supermarkets and grocery stores, 18 restaurants and ten cafés. There are also 19 doctor's offices and 21 public transport stops.
For families, these short distances make everyday routines easier, from school drop-offs to shopping. Restaurants and cafés add to the convenience, giving residents places to meet friends or enjoy a meal without travelling far.
Despite its manageable size, Neusiedl am See does not feel isolated. As an important regional centre, it provides services and amenities for surrounding communities while retaining its own distinct identity.
Neusiedl am See is also well connected to the wider region. Bad Neusiedl am See railway station lies approximately 750 metres from the town centre. On a typical weekday, public transport to Vienna Central Station takes around 65 minutes without changing trains. Eisenstadt can be reached in approximately 55 minutes, with one transfer.
For people working in Vienna, commuting by rail is a realistic option, although the practicality depends on departure times and the distance between home, station and workplace. Checking the complete journey is more useful than relying on travel times alone.
The A4 motorway is approximately 2.7 kilometres from the centre, and the nearest motorway access at the Neusiedl am See commercial area is around 2.9 kilometres away. The B51 runs through the town centre, providing road connections to neighbouring communities and the surrounding region.
Perhaps the greatest attraction of Neusiedl am See is its landscape. Lake Neusiedl is one of Burgenland's defining natural and recreational areas. Sailing, cycling, walks by the water and excursions through nearby wine-growing areas are among the activities that make the region special.
The nearby Neusiedler See–Seewinkel National Park offers another side of the landscape, with distinctive steppe habitats and opportunities to observe a wide variety of birdlife. The area feels different from the wooded hills around Vienna: flatter, more open and shaped by sunlight, wind and water.
The lake is more than a destination for summer weekends. It is part of the region's identity, influencing local leisure, tourism and the way people experience their surroundings throughout the year.
The local climate is relatively warm. The average annual temperature around the town centre was approximately 12.4°C between 2015 and 2024, compared with 11.4°C during the 1991–2020 reference period. The area experienced around 36 hot days per year on average. Anyone looking for a home here should therefore consider shading, ventilation and protection against summer heat.
According to the 2022 strategic noise maps, the town centre lies outside the mapped noise zones for major roads, railway lines, airports and industrial sources. This provides a useful general indication, although individual streets can still vary in noise levels. The available hazard-zone maps also place the centre outside the designated HQ100 and HQ300 flood areas.
Neusiedl am See is particularly appealing to people who want the amenities of an established small town while spending much of their free time outdoors. Its combination of convenient everyday living, a strong regional identity and the distinctive landscape of Lake Neusiedl gives the town a character all its own.
Measured at the centre of the place; values at a specific address can differ.
Neusiedl am See is a municipality in the district of Neusiedl am See, Burgenland (postcode 7100, municipality code 10713).
The centre lies at about 130 m above sea level, on the valley floor.
According to the zoning data published by Burgenland, the centre is zoned "Bauland-Kerngebiet / mixed use"; nearby there is also Grünland (other green land) and Grünland-Landwirtschaft (agriculture / forestry). Zoning varies across the municipality and is not legally binding here: the Gemeinde's Flächenwidmungsplan and Bebauungsplan apply.
Neusiedl am See had 8,867 residents on 1 January 2026 (+24.5 % since the 2011 census). 14.6 % are under 15 and 19.6 % are 65 or older.
In the district of Neusiedl am See, 21.6 % of 34,332 dwellings have no main residence (second homes and vacant dwellings, 2024).
Residents by citizenship (1 Jan 2026): Austria 82.7 %, Hungary 4.0 %, Germany 2.6 %, Romania 2.1 %, Ukraine 1.1 %, Other 7.4 %. Citizenship is not the same as origin: naturalised residents count as Austrian.
Within 2 km of the centre of Neusiedl am See the data list 3 kindergartens, 9 schools, 8 supermarkets and groceries, 18 restaurants, 10 cafés, 19 doctors' practices, 1 pharmacy and 21 public transport stops.
From the centre, the nearest kindergarten about 200 m, the nearest primary school about 200 m, the nearest middle school about 600 m, the nearest supermarket about 200 m, the nearest public transport stop about 50 m, the nearest doctor's practice about 50 m and the nearest pharmacy about 150 m away (straight line).
The nearest railway station (Bad Neusiedl Am See) is about 750 m from the centre.
The A4 runs about 2.7 km from the centre. A main road (B51) passes through the centre. The nearest railway line is about 650 m from the centre. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Wien-Schwechat (VIE), about 27 km in a straight line.
The centre lies outside the noise zones of major roads, railways, airports and industry mapped in the strategic noise maps 2022. The maps cover only major traffic routes, so they are an orientation: individual streets in the municipality can be considerably louder or quieter.
The centre does not lie in a flood area mapped in the federal hazard zone plans (HQ100 / HQ300). Parts of the municipality can still lie in flood areas, for example along rivers and streams. Smaller streams, surface runoff after heavy rain and groundwater are not included in these maps.
No WLV torrent and avalanche hazard zone plan covers the centre.
Neusiedl am See lies in seismic zone 2 on a scale of 0 to 4 (ÖNORM B 1998-1).
Radon: potential class 1 of 3; the municipality is not a designated radon area. Actual indoor levels depend on the building; only a measurement gives certainty.
1 past landslide or rockfall event is documented within 1 km of the centre.
By public transport from the centre on a weekday morning (from 07:30): about 55 min to Eisenstadt Bahnhof (1 transfer) and about 65 min to Wien Hauptbahnhof (0 transfers). The nearest motorway or expressway junction (Neusiedl am See-Gewerbepark) is about 2.9 km from the centre.
At the centre, operators report fixed broadband up to 1,024 Mbit/s (FTTH) and mobile networks up to 799 Mbit/s (estimate); availability can differ from street to street. 290 RTR-Netztest measurements within 500 m (2025-10-24 to 2026-10-21) show median download speeds of 86 Mbit/s on fixed lines and 161 Mbit/s on mobile.
Around the centre, the mean annual temperature in 2015-2024 was about 12.4 °C (1991-2020: 11.4 °C). On average there were 36 hot days (≥ 30 °C) and 65 frost days per year, with about 590 mm of precipitation and 17 days with snow cover. About 2,220 hours of sunshine per year.
On 21 December the centre gets about 8:18 h of direct sun (with a flat horizon it would be 8:18 h), on 21 June about 15:18 h. Buildings and trees are not taken into account.
A PV system at optimal tilt yields about 1,210 kWh per kWp and year here (PVGIS).
The centre lies outside the noise zones of major roads, railways, airports and industry mapped in the strategic noise maps 2022. The A4 runs about 2.7 km from the centre. The nearest railway line is about 650 m from the centre. For your exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point.
The centre does not lie in a flood area mapped in the federal hazard zone plans (HQ100 / HQ300). Parts of the municipality can still lie in flood areas, for example along rivers and streams. For your exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point.
By public transport from the centre on a weekday morning (from 07:30): about 65 min to Wien Hauptbahnhof (0 transfers). The nearest motorway or expressway junction (Neusiedl am See-Gewerbepark) is about 2.9 km from the centre. For your exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point.
Neusiedl am See had 8,867 residents on 1 January 2026, +24.5 % compared with the 2011 census (Statistik Austria). For your exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point.
Within 2 km of the centre the data list 3 kindergartens, 9 schools, 8 supermarkets and groceries, 18 restaurants, 10 cafés, 19 doctors' practices, 1 pharmacy and 21 public transport stops. For your exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point.
At the centre, operators report fixed broadband up to 1,024 Mbit/s (FTTH) and mobile networks up to 799 Mbit/s (estimate); availability can differ from street to street. 290 RTR-Netztest measurements within 500 m (2025-10-24 to 2026-10-21) show median download speeds of 86 Mbit/s on fixed lines and 161 Mbit/s on mobile. For your exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point.
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Automatically generated from public data sources, measured at the centre of the place, without warranty. Values at a specific address can differ; this is not a substitute for an expert opinion or the official plans. As of: 23 October 2026. Markdown version
