Neusiedl am See is situated in the easternmost province of Austria, the Land Burgenland. The increased demand for resources and space has resulted in new challenges for local development, as urban growth is limited by natural boundaries. Additionally, the town borders an area protected by various conventions, European Directives and by Austrian law. For this, the responsible use and management of natural resources is a prerequisite to urban development in Neusiedl am See.
The sites displayed by the first edition of the Green Map Neusiedl am See were selected based on findings during a series of visits to the town of Neusiedl am See complemented by informal talks with local residents making their own suggestions. The sites included in the Green Map support economic activities aimed at the sustainable use of resources, strengthen local culture and identity, encourage the experience of nature and recreation, and promote the use of sustainable transport systems.