Parndorf offers several reasons to stay: the Parish Church of St. Ladislaus, the Theater Sommer Parndorf, the Markt der Erde and the Windradweg B29. Cultural history, open-air theater, artisanally produced food and a cycling tour lasting several hours each offer a different focus. When planning, you can first decide whether a cultural event, the market or outdoor activity on the Parndorfer Platte should be the main attraction.
Cultural history and theater in Parndorf
The Parish Church of St. Ladislaus was consecrated in 1718. The crypt chapel of the noble Harrach family is next to the church. Dedicated to the Holy Cross, it dates from the first half of the 19th century. The church and chapel thus represent different historical periods in Parndorf.
The Theater Sommer Parndorf, held every year in the church square, is part of the local cultural program. Open-air theater has been offered there since the 1990s. The repertoire has included works by Nestroy and Hofmannsthal. If you would like to include a performance in your stay, check the dates for the relevant season.
Markt der Erde: food and how to get there
The Markt der Erde Parndorf gives local small-scale farmers and producers the opportunity to sell traditionally artisanally produced food directly to consumers. It follows the Slow Food philosophy; the participating producers may vary. The market can be reached by train via Parndorf-Ort station. From the station, the walking route passes through the railway underpass towards the church tower, crosses BruckerstraĂźe and Wassergrund, then continues along Sportplatzgasse to Schulgasse. Check the route before your visit.
For another travel option, the Burgenland B10 bus route serves the Ort Bahnhof (C) stop in Parndorf. Timetables and stops may change; check the latest information before travelling.
Windradweg B29 and excursions in the region
The Windradweg B29 is a 50-kilometre circular route across the Parndorfer Platte, with an elevation gain of about 114 metres. The ride takes approximately three and a half hours, making it a separate activity lasting several hours. Allow for this time when planning, and check current trail conditions before setting out. The market is known for artisanally produced food, while the Windradweg is a cycling tour lasting several hours across the Parndorfer Platte.
Excursions also offer a chance to explore beyond Parndorf: the town is a good starting point for cultural and culinary highlights between Vienna, Bratislava and Eisenstadt. These can be reached on foot, by bicycle, by car or by train.
You can tailor your stay around culture, food or cycling.
Discover more destinations: Sankt Andrä Am Zicksee, Kittsee, Kaisersteinbruch, Illmitz, Pamhagen, Tadten, Frauenkirchen, Podersdorf Am See.
For the wider travel overview: Neusiedl Am See.
