Lake Neusiedl
Lake Neusiedl is the second largest steppe lake in Central Europe. It goes across the Austrian and Hungarian border. The lake covers 315 km². 240 km² is on the Austrian side and 75 km² on the Hungarian side. The lake's drainage basin has an area of about 1,120 km². From north to south, the lake is about 36 km long. It is between 6 km and 12 km wide from east to west. The lake is no more than 1.8 m deep.
| Location | Austria, Hungary |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 47°50′N 16°45′E / 47.833°N 16.750°ECoordinates: 47°50′N 16°45′E / 47.833°N 16.750°E |
| Lake type | Endorheic lake |
| Primary inflows | precipitation, Wulka |
| Primary outflows | evaporation (90%) Einserkanal (artificial) |
| Catchment area | 1,120 km2 (430 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Austria, Hungary |
| Max. length | 36 km (22 mi) |
| Max. width | 12 km (7.5 mi) |
| Surface area | 315 km2 (122 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 1 m (3 ft 3 in) |
| Max. depth | 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Water volume | 0.325 km3 (0.078 cu mi) |
| Surface elevation | 115.45 m (378.8 ft) |
| Settlements | Neusiedl am See, Rust |
Most of the lake is surrounded by reeds which serve as a home for animals. The lake is an important resting place for migratory birds.
In 2001 the national parks in Austria and Fertő-Hanság in Hungary were together accepted as a World Heritage Site.[1]
Lake Neusiedl Media
Neusiedler See - Blick von Neusiedl nach Süden
Lake Neusiedl in 1783 contiguous with the extensive Hanság swamp extending eastward
Donnerskirchen / Austria
White stork's nest typical of the region
Frauenkirchen / Austria
Schloss Esterházy / Austria
Lake Neusiedl at Podersdorf during sunset
Cave in Fertőrákos / Hungary
Fertőszéplak / Hungary
References
- ↑ "Fertö / Neusiedlersee Cultural Landscape". UNESCO. Retrieved 8 May 2017.
