The Fertő-Neusiedler See region is of unique diversity in both geological and geo-morphological terms. Within Euro-Asia, Fertő-tó / Neusiedler See is the westernmost steppe lake. Because of the various climatic effects – continental, sub-Mediterranean, alpine – it is a meeting point of not only geographical but also floral and faunal borders. The ethnic composition of the population shows a similar diversity, consisting of German, Slav (Croat) and Finno-Ugrian-Altaic (Hungarian) ethnic elements.
The extraordinarily diverse and special beauty of Fertő-tó / Neusiedler See is of outstanding universal value, created and preserved by an organic process of evolution, by the work of man living in symbiosis with the natural environment.
The component features of the Fertő / Neusiedler See area are of great variety, its main features being reeds, water and hilly vineyards.
The cultural landscape of Fertő / Neusiedler See is one of the green hearts of the Vienna – Bratislava – Győr European metropolitan region, which is foreseen for development as a biosphere region within Jordes+ (Joint Regional Development Strategy for the Vienna – Bratislava – Győr Region). Regional players are aware of the need to elaborate a sustainable regional strategy: economic, social and ecological goals are to be integrated on an equal level.
