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Visiting Hundertwasserhaus
Completed in 1985, this public housing block designed by the artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser has uneven floors, onion domes, trees growing from the balconies and a patchwork of bright colours.
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Quick answer
Hundertwasserhaus is an architectural landmark in Landstraße, Vienna. Allow 30 minutes; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Architecture
- Area
- Landstraße
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- free, architecture, photo spot and kids
- Best months
- March–April and October
About Hundertwasserhaus
Completed in 1985, this public housing block designed by the artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser has uneven floors, onion domes, trees growing from the balconies and a patchwork of bright colours. Residents live inside, so visitors see it from the street; the Hundertwasser Village shopping arcade is opposite.
Tip: Combine it with a walk along the Danube Canal or a ride on tram 1 to the Prater.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 30 minutes.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Landstraße, the Belvedere palaces, the Hundertwasserhaus and the airport train terminus.
Best time to visit Hundertwasserhaus
To avoid the biggest crowds, aim for the quietest of the good months:
- March: 10°C (50°F) highs, about 7 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- April: 16°C (61°F) highs, about 6 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- October: 15°C (59°F) highs, about 6 rainy days, moderate crowds.
When to visit Vienna has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Vienna itinerary visits Hundertwasserhaus on day 3, together with Belvedere, Albertina and MuseumsQuartier and Leopold Museum.
- No. 13 of the 20 sights in our Vienna things-to-do list.
- Day 3 of the 5-day plan.
- Listed in free things to do in Vienna.
Near Hundertwasserhaus
Also in Landstraße, so you can walk between them:
- Belvedere — 2 hours, mid-priced
If you like Hundertwasserhaus
- Schönbrunn Palace — Hietzing, Half a day
- St Stephen's Cathedral — Innere Stadt, 1–1.5 hours
- Vienna State Opera — Innere Stadt, 1 hour tour; 3 hours for a performance
- Ringstrasse by tram — Ringstrasse, 30 minutes–2 hours
Staying near Hundertwasserhaus
Stay in Landstraße ($$$) to walk here: the Belvedere palaces, the Hundertwasserhaus and the airport train terminus. All areas to stay in Vienna.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Hundertwasserhaus?
Plan 30 minutes. With Belvedere nearby, it fits a half-day in Landstraße.
+Is Hundertwasserhaus free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Hundertwasserhaus?
March–April and October, the quietest of the good months. Combine it with a walk along the Danube Canal or a ride on tram 1 to the Prater.
+Do I need to book Hundertwasserhaus in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.