Mörbisch and Rust are on located on the western side of Neusiedler lake (Neusiedlersee) in Eastern Austria. The area is popular with the Viennese as a recreation area; the landscape is a World Heritage Site.
Mörbisch is know for its operetta festival on the Lake. The stage, marked on the map, is indeed right on the lake.
Indeed Mörbisch has excellent facilities for doing just about anything on the water. The causeway you see on the map leads not only to the floating stage of the Mörbischer Seefestspiele, but to a beach and harbor with an offshore island. Zoom in to see the details of the theater.
Map of Mörbisch and Rust
Mörbisch and Rust Travel Toolbox
The two lakeside villages are in Burgenland, a region of Austria with a unique architectural style as well as some fine wines, from dry to sweet whites and some good reds.
National Park Neusiedler See
On the opposite side of the lake, the National Park Neusiedler See offers some great bird watching as well as walks (best done in spring and fall--the grape harvest in the Seewinkel area lasts from the end of August to the middle of October). The park is connected with the Hungarian National Park Fertö-Hansag Nemzeti. The visitor center is in Illmitz, Austria.
Weather and Climate
To check the historic climate in eastern Austria, see Vienna Travel Weather.
Where to Stay
If you want space to spread out, or have a big family, you may prefer a vacation rental, see: Mörbisch am See, Austria Vacation Rentals.
The exceptional Villa Katharina in Rust has spacious and spotless rooms and great breakfasts. The Seehotel Rust has an excellent restaurant and fine breakfast buffet.
The highly rated Gästehaus - Doris - Wenzl in Mörbisch am See is in a great location, the Mörbisch Festival Stage is a mile and a half away. The breakfast buffet and coffee are highly rated here.
For other options, check out the booking box below.
