Sankt Andrä am Zicksee – Lake, Nature and Culture

Sankt Andrä am Zicksee combines a distinctive lake landscape with nature observation, culture, cycle paths and regional specialities. This makes the town an interesting choice for travellers who want to spend their days not only by the water, but also exploring history, enjoying active excursions and experiencing culinary impressions.

Zicksee as a distinctive landscape experience

The St. Andrä Zicksee has a water surface of more than 120 hectares, or 1.2 km². When fully filled, it reaches a water depth of more than 1.5 metres. These specific dimensions give the body of water a special significance within the townscape. Surfing is one of the leisure activities at Zicksee and in Sankt Andrä am Zicksee. Those who want to combine water-based experiences with other interests will also find opportunities in the town for walks, running and route planning.

The changing seasons are also worth observing from a natural-history perspective. Sankt Andräer Zicksee is an important resting place for various species of waterfowl, especially in autumn and occasionally also during the winter months. When choosing your travel dates, you can take this seasonal feature into account in your personal planning. Another unusual local aspect can be found at the campsite: ground squirrels and campers live alongside one another there.

Culture and history in the town

The Roman Catholic parish church of Sankt Andrä am Zicksee is dedicated to Saint Andrew and is protected as a historic monument by ordinance. The parish was first mentioned by name around 1700. Thus, in addition to its natural surroundings, the town also offers a historical connection that can easily be incorporated into a more leisurely day of sightseeing without limiting the stay to a single theme.

The religious cultural offerings also include the Monastery of the Protection of the Most Holy Mother of God and Saint Paisios of Mount Athos. Outside opening hours, visitors are received there for a short visit if they call in advance or write a message. Anyone wishing to get to know this place should therefore prepare the visit accordingly. Since December 2001, Sankt Andrä am Zicksee has been a World Cultural Heritage community in the Neusiedler See region, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site spanning national borders.

Active days and regional specialities

From every doorstep in Sankt Andrä am Zicksee, starting points lead to walking and running routes. This provides clear orientation for anyone who wants to incorporate exercise into their stay. Cyclists will also find two suitable connections: Sankt Andrä am Zicksee is part of the 154.08-kilometre NP1 Neusiedler See National Park Cycle Route. The 8.67-kilometre St. Martins Therme connecting cycle path (B28) is also connected to the town.

At Reiterhof Romy, the Göghhof in Sankt Andrä am Zicksee, horse lovers encounter horses. Together with the opportunities for walking, running, cycling and surfing, this creates a varied picture for planning your days. When choosing your accommodation, you can therefore consider whether you want to use the town as a starting point for active excursions or connect your stay more strongly with nature observation, culture and regional culinary enjoyment. Regional specialities include ice wines, Trockenbeerenauslese dessert wines, mead and sweet dessert wines.

Other places for orientation

For further planning, you can also view Apetlon, Gols, Andau, Weiden Am See, Illmitz, Kaisersteinbruch, Zurndorf and Frauenkirchen.

For the overarching travel overview: Neusiedl Am See.