Discover Jois

Jois combines historic village details, wine and cherry culture with cycle paths, dry grassland landscapes and a beach in the marina basin. Those looking for a holiday apartment in Jois can therefore tailor their stay to different preferences: with cultural discoveries in the village, active bicycle excursions, hikes in the natural surroundings or a day by the water.

Cellar Lane and village history

The Cellar Lane of Jois begins north of the main square. It leads northwest towards the Leitha Mountains; its street fronts are home to a total of twelve cellars. One particularly distinctive detail is the cellar belonging to the Ehardt family: it was built in 1778 and is the oldest cellar in the ensemble. The Cellar Lane gives the village its own distinctive character and offers a tangible introduction to the history and traditional character of Jois.

Guided experiences are also part of what the village offers. A state-certified tour guide offers walks, hikes and night watchman experiences in Jois. Additional dates are possible by arrangement. The Jois Museum was open from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month. Those who want to experience the culture in more than passing can take these offerings into account when planning their trip.

Cycling between vineyards and cherry trees

Jois is located directly on the approximately 45-kilometre-long B12 Cherry Blossom Cycle Path. The route leads from Jois to Donnerskirchen over hills, through vineyards and past numerous cherry trees. For a stay involving cycling, this creates a defining landscape experience: the route combines physical activity with views of viticulture and regional fruit-growing culture, without requiring you to commit to just one destination.

A bicycle repair station and a drinking fountain are available in the village square. Two cherry variety gardens featuring regional, historic varieties are located in the direction of Winden along cycle paths B10 and B12. These details also make Jois interesting for travellers who are not only looking for a sporting route, but also want to learn more about the special features of the landscape and its agricultural traditions.

Dry grasslands, nature park and a place of tranquillity

In Jois, you can hike in the Neusiedler See – Leithagebirge World Heritage Nature Park. Below the Jungenberg, near the Hiatahütte, lies the Ruheplatzl, a place of silence, reflection and mindful experiences of nature in the dry grassland landscape. At the outdoor information board there, visitors can use QR codes to learn about the dry grasslands on the Hackelsberg and Jungenberg in Jois.

This allows different daily rhythms to coexist: you can plan a longer cycling tour, combine a hike with information about nature or consciously choose a quieter part of your stay. When looking for accommodation in Jois, it is worth incorporating this desired mix of local culture, activity and nature into your personal travel planning from the outset.

Beach and regional culinary culture

The Jois beach in the marina basin has a natural pebble beach and a sunbathing lawn and is located approximately 2 kilometres from the village. Stand-up paddle boards can be rented at the beach club on the sunbathing lawn.

Jois is also one of five municipalities in the “Leithaberger Edelkirsche” culinary region. Many wine-growing businesses have been passed down through generations and demonstrate their expertise during tastings. This means that the regional culinary culture adds another dimension to the village’s nature and activity offerings. Depending on your focus, a holiday apartment in Jois can therefore serve as a starting point for cycling days, walks, cultural events or culinary discoveries.

More places for planning your trip

If you would like to compare other destinations in addition to Jois, you can also take a look at Neusiedl Am See, Bruckneudorf, Sankt Andrä Am Zicksee, Mönchhof, Kittsee, Frauenkirchen, Podersdorf Am See and Tadten also.

To the higher-level travel overview: Neusiedl Am See.