Discover Neudörfl: History, Swimming Lake and Culinary Delights

Neudörfl is a destination for travellers who want to combine cultural history, seasonal activities by the water and regional culinary experiences. A holiday apartment in Neudörfl can serve as a base for a variety of holiday days: discover historical landmarks, spend time at the swimming lake or explore the culinary side of the Rosalia region.

Cultural history with many chapters of its own

The Bors Villa is a special place for culture and seminars. It is located in the former villa of the Bors family and is a cultural and seminar centre. The Bors Villa is available for seminars and exhibitions. This makes it a cultural focal point for anyone who wants to combine their stay not only with relaxation but also with exhibitions or seminar topics.

The parish church of the Nativity of Mary tells the story of several construction phases in the history of the village. It was built in 1685, replacing a smaller church dating from 1669 that burned down in 1683, the year of the Turkish invasion. The former high altar painting of the Neudörfl parish church survived the fire of 1683 and now forms the centre of the new painting in the chancel. Those interested in sacred art and historical details will find a tangible connection to the village’s past here.

Historical traces can also be found outside the church. The former Leitha tavern with its mill was built in 1650 on the orders of the village’s founder, Count Nikolaus Esterhazy. The border guard’s cottage was revitalised in the 1990s through a private initiative and now commemorates the former border crossing. Both examples reveal different chapters of the village’s history, without implying a single circular route.

Neudörfl also has an archaeological heritage: settlement remains from the Neolithic period show that the present-day municipal area was already inhabited 7,000 years ago. One of the notable historical events is the Battle of the Leitha in 1246, which took place in the municipality of Neudörfl. The village is also significant for Austrian Social Democracy, as its founding party congress was held in Neudörfl in 1874. A commemorative plaque for Rudolf Steiner, who lived there for ten years, was installed on the railway station building in 1951.

Swimming lake and hiking experiences

Neudörfl swimming lake covers around 3 hectares and is up to 17 metres deep. The published seasonal opening hours are important for planning your trip: in May and June, the swimming lake is open from 09:00 to 19:00; in July and August, from 09:00 to 19:30; and in September, from 09:00 to 18:00. Anyone planning time by the water can take these hours directly into account when organising their holiday days.

A specific hiking opportunity was the Martini Hike organised by the Neudörfl Hiking Club on 20 October 2024, held for the 52nd time. The 11-kilometre route led via the Katzelsdorf retention basin to Sauerbründl, past the Hubertus Chapel and onwards to the Fleischhacker Cross. For your own planning, it is important to note that this was an event held in 2024.

Culinary delights in the Rosalia region

Neudörfl lies along the Rosalia Culinary Tour. The route passes through Neudörfl and, thanks to the short distances, is also suitable for e-bikes. This allows you to discover the area from a culinary perspective without focusing your holiday exclusively on culture or the water.

The Heuriger Steiger is part of the region’s culinary character. Its vineyards are located around Neudörfl in the heart of the Rosalia region. At Heuriger Steiger, “sour turnips” are prepared according to a traditional recipe passed down through the generations. This traditional dish adds a specific culinary speciality to the historical and scenic impressions.

Which accommodation suits your travel plans?

If you want to focus on culture and history, Neudörfl offers numerous themes for varied days of discovery: from the Bors Villa and the parish church of the Nativity of Mary to archaeological traces and memorial sites from more recent history. If you would rather combine water and regional cuisine, the swimming lake, the Rosalia Culinary Tour and Heuriger Steiger offer different holiday focal points. A holiday apartment in Neudörfl is therefore particularly appealing if you want to plan your days flexibly around historical insights, a seasonal stay at the swimming lake, an e-bike tour and regional specialities.

For further research, you can also take a look at Antau, Pöttelsdorf, Krensdorf, Sigleß, Pöttsching, Mattersburg, Schattendorf and Marz.

To the higher-level travel overview: Mattersburg.