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Lake Ferto

This resort zone, close to Sopron, lies on the territory of the Ferto-Hansag National Park, and the greater part of it falls on Austrian territory. The Ferto landscape is part of UNESCO World Heritage. The lake is the third-largest body of still water in Central Europe. The water has a high salt content. In its reeds 300 species of nesting or migrating birds can be observed, and around thirty types of fish live in the lake. It is made popular by its sandy beach and pleasant water, but it is also possible to go rowing, yachting and, in the winter, skating. For cycling enthusiasts there is a cycle path that goes round the lake.