Edlitz in Burgenland combines an early documented history with traces of past settlements, local art and a clearly defined watercourse. The name Edelin comes from the first documented mention in 1221; the area of an abandoned settlement lies on Radlingberg, which belongs to the municipality. Wells, crosses and murals add concrete local connections to the historical themes. This gives travelers different perspectives on Edlitz: history, art and landscape.
Local History and Settlement Traces
Edlitz was first mentioned in a document in 1221 under the name Edelin. The village was also destroyed during the first Turkish wars and settled by Croatians before 1587. These details highlight different aspects: the first mention records a historical form of the name, while the destruction and settlement mark further chapters in the village’s history.
The area of an abandoned settlement with Lupisdorf, GroĂźradling and Kleinradling lies on Radlingberg, which belongs to Edlitz. An abandoned settlement is an area where people once lived but which was later deserted; the three place names make this part of the history tangible. Unlike the first documented mention, the focus here is not a single year but an area with several named settlements.
The Rodlingbach and the Pinka
The Rodlingbach flows through Edlitz and joins the Pinka near Gaas. This sequence of the stream passing through the village and then meeting the Pinka places Edlitz within a specific watercourse system and offers a landscape perspective alongside the traces of historical settlements.
Murals on Wells and Buildings
The well in the center of Edlitz is decorated with murals by Chilean artist Agostina Suazo, who lives in Edlitz. The former cold-storage building also features murals by Suazo. The youth center is housed in the former milk collection point; the building is also decorated with the artist’s murals.
The three locations differ in their setting and former use: the murals can be found on a well and on two buildings that formerly served as a cold-storage building and a milk collection point. In the case of the youth center, the former collection point building’s current use is another part of the story. This links local art to different places without treating the buildings as a single location.
Crosses and Church History
The Amerikankreuz stands at the southern entrance to the village. It was erected with donations from people who had emigrated to America. The Friedhofskreuz in Edlitz bears the inscription “Dedicated by the municipality of Abdalocz in 1901.” The two crosses offer different historical points of reference: the Amerikankreuz is connected with the donors’ emigration, while the inscription on the Friedhofskreuz names the dedicating municipality and the year.
Edlitz Church is located at Edlitz im Burgenland 27 on the B56, in 7474 Deutsch SchĂĽtzen-Eisenberg. If you use this information for directions, check the address locally in advance. The branch church of Saint Mary Magdalene in Edlitz was blessed in 1963. The precise term distinguishes a blessing from a consecration.
Discover more destinations: Unterkohlstätten, Markt Allhau, Rumpersdorf, Kohfidisch, Bernstein, Bad Tatzmannsdorf, Mischendorf, Eisenberg An Der Pinka
For the overview of the wider area: Oberwart.
