Schachendorf


Schachendorf is a town in the district of Oberwart in Burgenland in southeast Austria. According to the last census, 73% of the population are members of the Burgenland Croat minority, and 5% belong to the Hungarian minority.

Geography

The town lies on the border to Hungary, and there is a road crossing the border from Bucsu to Schachendorf.

Religion

There are two Catholic parishes and parish churches: St. Martin's and Assumption of Mary's.

Culture

In 1974, local Burgenland Croats established folklore ensemble "Stalnost".