Border stories revealed: Highly duo ventilates the region's secrets!

Border stories revealed: Highly duo ventilates the region's secrets!

Litzelsdorf, Österreich - An exciting new book illuminates the complex history of the border between Burgenland and Styria. "From the Gyepű zone to the Styrian-Burgenland state border", written by Thomas and Ulrike Hochwarter, will be presented on March 15, 2025 in the Litzelsdorf elementary school. When handing over to Governor Hans Peter Doskozil, he praised the work as a significant contribution to securing knowledge about the historical development of the Region and to strengthen Burgenland identity. The book contains interesting details, including surveying cards from the 1830s and archive files that go back to 1425, as well as newly discovered artifacts, explains the State media service Burgenland .

insights into border history

The Hochwarter examine the sometimes bizarre course of the border, which was shaped by conflicts for over 500 years, including the expulsion of the Styrians in 1524 and the shifting of the tax system by Maria Theresia in the 18th century. In many places where the borders were unsafe, inns were built, which were not only used as social meeting points, but also as information snaps for the hosts. These local hosts were often the first to know about secret information, reports krone.at .

The presentation of the book takes place on Saturday at 6 p.m. and will be available for 35 euros. The focus of the Hochwarter is on the extensive research of the historical border courses and the social dynamics of the region. The published information and cards promise to throw a fascinating light on the contested history of this border region. As early as the 1850s, the border disputes were largely solved by the determination of the western border of the South Burgenland, but the traces of this turbulent past are still noticeable, especially in terms of church affairs.