Discover Oberschützen

Oberschützen lies in a broad valley basin of the Willersbach and combines a distinctive cultural landscape with opportunities for exercise and relaxation. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home can combine very different interests here: historical insights, museum visits, sporting activities and time at the outdoor pool. This makes Oberschützen a destination for travel groups in which not everyone wants to spend each day of their holiday in the same way.

Culture between farmhouse, museum and memorial

A special point of interest is the House of Folk Culture. The ensemble consists of an old farmhouse and a modern extension and has housed three institutions since 2003. Historical and more recent elements therefore come together in an architecturally diverse ensemble. To visit the museum, register at the office of the Burgenland Folk Song Association or at the office of the Heanzenverein. This specific information should be part of your planning if you would like to get to know the Oberschützen Museum.

The Oberschützen Museum presents Pastor Gottlieb August Wimmer and OStR Prof. Franz Simon. Both names provide distinct points of reference for the museum visit, without requiring you to focus on just one interpretation of local history. The Anschluss Monument is also part of the town’s culture of remembrance. In 1997, it was reinterpreted as a memorial against violence and racism. Those who wish to combine cultural impressions with a conscious look at history will therefore find various themes for a day in Oberschützen.

Medieval cemetery church with significant artistic decoration

The medieval cemetery church in Oberschützen is dedicated to Saint Bartholomew the Apostle. The nave contains scenes from the Old and New Testaments dating from around 1280–1290. In the choir, remnants of a series of apostles dating from around 1400 have been preserved. The different periods represented make the church a destination for anyone who wants to experience historic sacred art not only through individual dates, but through several periods.

Depending on your interests, you can focus your day more strongly on museums and history or complement cultural impressions with exercise and relaxation. The Oberschützen Cultural Centre offers stylish rooms for conferences, seminars, cultural events and company celebrations, showing another side of the town as an event venue.

Exercise and relaxation at your own travel pace

For active days, the running & walking arena in Oberschützen offers a wide range of sporting activities. Those who enjoy running or walking can take this focus into account when planning their trip. The Oberschützen outdoor pool was built in 1930, renovated repeatedly and is the oldest outdoor pool in Burgenland. Without a season ticket, a daily admission fee is charged. This also allows you to plan a day of your holiday with a clear focus on relaxation and water, without cultural destinations having to determine the entire stay.

The right accommodation for your travel plans

When looking for accommodation in Oberschützen, it is worth first deciding on the desired mix of culture, exercise and relaxation. For a stay focused on museums and churches, different day plans take priority than for a trip centred on the running & walking arena or the outdoor pool. It is best to choose a holiday apartment or holiday home to suit your personal rhythm and the interests of your travel group. The destinations mentioned provide specific points of reference without requiring you to commit to a single holiday programme.

If you would like to extend your further travel planning to additional places, you will find a compact selection here: Stuben, Eisenberg An Der Pinka, Stadtschlaining, Bad Tatzmannsdorf, Oberwart, Kohfidisch, Deutsch Schützen-Eisenberg and Hannersdorf.

To the higher-level travel overview: Oberwart.