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Hundertwasserhaus
Best time to visit
Early morning on weekdays to avoid tour groups, or late afternoon for warm light on the façades.
Budget tips
Exterior viewing is free, the building is residential so do not enter private areas; KunstHausWien museum across the canal charges about €12 to €15 for adults and is included on some city passes, check current rates online.
Recommended for
Architecture lovers, Photography enthusiasts, Design and art fans, Families looking for a short outdoor stop
Plan your visit
30-45 min
About
Faits rapides: Winding, colorful façades and undulating, plant-covered roofs make the building feel like a fairytale village squeezed into a city block, with roughly 250 trees and shrubs spilling from its terraces. Visitors often notice the intentionally uneven, bumpy floors and playful mosaics underfoot, details meant to slow you down and invite lingering rather than hurrying by.
Points forts: About 250 trees and shrubs burst from balconies and rooftops, their trunks tucked into planters and terraces because Friedensreich Hundertwasser insisted residents integrate greenery into the facade's riot of colored tiles. Inside, deliberately wavy, uneven floors make you feel like you're walking on a small boat, and a quirky tenant tradition of hand-painting window frames means every aperture is a different color and pattern.
Insider tips
- Arrive early on weekdays, before 9:30, to avoid large tour groups and get unobstructed photos.
- Use the footbridge across the street for a straight-on photo of the colorful façade framed by trees.
- Keep noise low and respect private areas, the building is still lived in and entry to apartments is prohibited.
- Combine a visit with KunstHausWien nearby when the weather is poor, tickets give interior context to Hundertwasser's style.
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Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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