Stinatz

Stinatz is a small market municipality in Güssing District, located in the eastern region of Austria with its own administrative structures. The settlement provides local services and community facilities that support everyday life for residents.

The settlement first appeared in written records during 1577. After World War I, the area transferred from Hungarian to Austrian control in 1921 when the Burgenland region was newly formed.

The municipality is a center of Burgenland Croatian culture, with residents speaking the Southern Chakavian dialect that shapes local identity. This linguistic character remains visible in everyday life, local gatherings, and community traditions.

When visiting, keep in mind that this is a rural municipality best explored with your own transport. Local municipal offices can answer questions about services and facilities, and the postal code 7552 helps with navigation.

The municipality preserves a rare linguistic tradition shared by few Austrian communities. The Southern Chakavian dialect spoken by many residents here is an unusual form of speech seldom found elsewhere in Europe.

Location: Güssing District

Elevation above the sea: 338 m

Shares border with: Wolfau

Email: post@stinatz.bgld.gv.at

Website: https://stinatz.gv.at

GPS coordinates: 47.20389,16.13333

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:23