Lange Lacke

The Lange Lacke is the largest of over 40 saline lakes in Burgenland's Seewinkel, located a few kilometers northeast of Apetlon. It is fed exclusively by rainwater, and its dimensions vary with the weather between more than 10 km² (with a water depth of up to 80 cm) and complete desiccation. The Lange Lacke is a paradise for waterfowl (particularly known for the annual goose migration observed every autumn) and an important part of the Neusiedler See-Seewinkel National Park. Hundreds of bird species feel particularly at home in this beautiful habitat. These include great egrets, purple herons, and grey herons, spoonbills, gulls, terns, and many wader species. Lapwings and common redshanks thrive in the meadows, while greylag geese, great bitterns and little bitterns, marsh harriers, and coots are found in the tall reeds. On the pastures, sea wormwood or camphor plant can be found. Small creatures such as hamsters, ground squirrels, or steppe polecats are probably the most notable small animals among the magnificent wildlife in the National Park.