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The Fertő Cultural Landscape was added to the list of
World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in 2001. Th e Hun-
garian and Austrian sides of the lake represent a unique
value with their archaeological objects of the successive
civilizations, folk architecture, monumental buildings, Landscape
grape and wine culture, as well as the diverse fl ora and
fauna.

The Fertő Cultural Landscape covers 74,716 hectares of the Lake
and is a very sensitive area in terms of ecology. Th e Fertő-
Hanság National Park and the Seewinkel National Park
guarantee that the natural values are preserved. Th e lake Fertő
and its immediate surroundings are one of the largest
bird sanctuaries in Central Europe, because they serve
as a resting place for many migratory birds on their main

migration routes. The visitors of the nature reserve zone
can take hikes along marked educational trails and visit World Heritage Site
the observation points.

The Lake Fertő is the westernmost steppe lake in Europe,
offering a variety of water and sports programmes. Th e

towns and villages surrounding the lake are also worth
exploring on the well-developed cycle paths. In the Peiso-
nia Visitor Centre, located on the first floor of the recently

opened Széchényi Castle in Fertőszéplak, tourists can get
to know and understand the unique and universal values
of the region.
Lake Fertő, the surrounding countryside, and the towns

and villages off er unforgettable travel experiences, not
only with their incredible natural values, but also with
their rich cultural treasures and built heritage. Th e Fertő
Cultural Landscape offers exciting places to explore for

children and adults alike, for nature lovers or for travel-
lers following in the footsteps of tradition.

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