Discover Parndorf: Culture, Market and Windmill Trail

Parndorf invites you to combine culture, regional food and activity. During your stay, you can explore historic buildings, visit the Markt der Erde Parndorf market, enjoy open-air theatre or discover the surrounding area by bicycle. A holiday apartment in Parndorf is therefore a suitable option for anyone who does not want to limit their holiday to a single activity, but would rather choose between enjoyable, cultural and active days.

Culture between the church and open-air theatre

A prominent cultural landmark is the parish church of Saint Ladislaus. It was consecrated in 1718. Next to the church is the crypt chapel of the aristocratic Harrach family. It is dedicated to the Holy Cross and dates from the first half of the 19th century. Anyone interested in architectural history and historical connections can include these two aforementioned sites in their personal exploration of Parndorf without having to commit their stay to a specific excursion programme.

The annual Theater Sommer Parndorf takes place on Kirchenplatz. Open-air theatre has been offered there since the 1990s. Its repertoire has included works by Nestroy and Hofmannsthal. This makes Theater Sommer a distinct cultural facet of the town: Depending on your travel plans, you can combine your stay with a theatre experience or get to know Parndorf independently through its historic and culinary sides.

Regional specialities and getting to the market

The Markt der Erde Parndorf market gives local small-scale farmers and producers the opportunity to sell traditionally handcrafted food directly to consumers. The market is guided by the Slow Food philosophy. For travellers who want to discover regional products during their holiday and get to know a place through its culinary character, this market is a specific reason to include Parndorf in their travel plans.

The Markt der Erde Parndorf market can be reached by train via the Parndorf-Ort stop. From the railway station, the footpath leads through the underpass beneath the tracks towards the church tower, across Bruckerstraße and Wassergrund, and then through Sportplatzgasse to Schulgasse. In addition, the Burgenland bus route B10 serves the Ort Bahnhof (C) stop in Parndorf. This information can help you choose how to travel and consider whether you would like to select your accommodation so that the train or bus suits your planned stay.

Cycling on the Parndorfer Platte

For an active holiday, the Windmill Trail B29 offers a clearly described alternative. The circular route crosses the Parndorfer Platte, is 50 kilometres long and includes approximately 114 metres of elevation gain. The tour takes around three and a half hours. Take this scale into account when planning your day and decide whether a longer cycling tour should be the focus of your stay. Families and other travel groups can thus plan different types of holiday days: a sporting day can follow a market or cultural visit without the two having to be combined into a single programme.

Parndorf as a starting point

Parndorf is a suitable starting point for excursions to cultural and culinary highlights between Vienna, Bratislava and Eisenstadt. These destinations can be reached on foot, by bicycle, by car or by train. When searching for a holiday apartment or holiday home, this primarily means considering before booking which combination of culture, regional culinary experiences, cycling and further excursions suits your trip.

If you would also like to look at other places during your further search, here is a concise selection: Edelstal, Pamhagen, Zurndorf, Weiden Am See, Nickelsdorf, Halbturn, Andau and Kittsee.

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