Seevogelmuseum Illmitz

About the museum

The Seevogelmuseum is located in the house of the Seewirt Lang, the so-called Seekeller, right at the Seebad (lido) of Illmitz on Lake Neusiedl. It is devoted to the birdlife around the lake, including the great egret and the spoonbill. Stuffed animals of other species native to the Seewinkel are also shown.

The museum is only open in the warm season, roughly from Easter until October. It belongs to the restaurant business of the Seewirt, whose guests can visit it free of charge. Details of its founding have not been published.

Highlights

• Preserved waterbirds of Lake Neusiedl, such as great egrets and spoonbills
• Further animal specimens from the Seewinkel
• Directly at the Illmitz lido, opposite the bicycle ferry
• Free visit for guests of the Seewirt

Permanent exhibition

• Seevögel und Tiere des Seewinkels – Specimens of waterbirds of Lake Neusiedl and other native animal species in the Seekeller of the Seewirt.

Operated by

Seewirt Lang (Seewirt-SB-Restaurant)

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

According to tourism portals, the visit is free. Guests of the Seewirt visit the museum for free.

Accessibility

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

The museum is located directly at the Illmitz lido, opposite the bicycle ferry.

Amenities & dining

• Restaurant

Seewirt self-service restaurant Lang is in the same building, with about 80 seats in two rooms and 80 in the beer garden. Free Wi-Fi and a free e-bike charging station.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.