Hundertwasser House (Hundertwasserhaus)

Mimicking elements of Gaudí’s Art Nouveau style, the Hundertwasserhaus’s design pairs whimsical shapes and organic curved lines with a bold color palette and rooftop garden, resulting in one of Vienna’s most recognizable and visited landmarks. Join a bike or minivan tour of Vienna to take in this unique work of contemporary architecture along with other city highlights like the Vienna State Opera, St. Stephen's Cathedral, and the Albertina.

• You can’t enter the Hundertwasserhaus, but architecture and photography buffs will enjoy taking in its one-of-a-kind exterior.
• The apartment building can be viewed from the sidewalk along Kegelgasse, accessible to wheelchair users.
• Be sure to wear comfortable footwear and dress for the weather if taking in the Hundertwasserhaus on foot or by bike.

Hundertwasserhaus is on Kegelgasse and can be reached via Tram line 1, Hetzgasse stop. Alternatively, choose a city tour by bike or minivan to take in this striking building.

Hundertwasserhaus is a private apartment building and can only be visited from outside. Choose a clear day to admire its colorful facade. There is an information office and gift shop inside the building open daily.

Hundertwasserhaus is the masterpiece of 20th-century architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser and was finished in 1986. The building features a playful mix of painted mosaics and different sized windows with an organic theme that includes a grass-covered rooftop sprouting with trees that appear to be growing from within the building. Fans of this style can also visit Vienna’s Hundertwasser Village just opposite Hundertwasserhaus, a former tire factory transformed into a shopping center, and the Hundertwasser Museum, dedicated to the Austrian architect.

Hundertwasser House (Hundertwasserhaus) is an apartment building designed by architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser in his signature style influenced by modern art. Although it’s one of several Vienna landmarks he designed, it has become his best-known work thanks to its scale and extravagance, which stands out against Vienna’s conservative buildings.

No. You cannot enter the Hundertwasser House (Hundertwasserhaus), as it is a residential building; you can only admire it from the outside. You can go inside Hundertwasser Village across the street, which shows you what Hundertwasser’s interior designs look like. There are also guided tours of other buildings designed by Hundertwasser.

No, because you can’t go inside Hundertwasser House (Hundertwasserhaus), you won’t have to pay an admission fee. The Hundertwasser Village, which you can visit, has no admission fee, but it’s mainly a small collection of shops and cafés. You do have to pay to visit the Hundertwasser Museum in Vienna’s 3rd District.

Yes. Plenty of shops and cafés are close to the Hundertwasser House (Hundertwasserhaus). You will find some of them across the pedestrian street in the Hundertwasser Village. There is also a street-level café in the Hundertwasser House building and a bakery on the street corner.

While you can admire the facade of Hundertwasser House (Hundertwasserhaus) at any time of day or night, some times of day are better than others for photos. Because of the angle of the building, most of its exterior is in shadow during the mid-to-late morning, so wait until the afternoon for better light.

Yes. Hundertwasser House (Hundertwasserhaus) is worth visiting if you enjoy seeing unusual architecture or getting photos in front of colorful backgrounds. However, if you want to learn about the architect and his creations, visit the Hundertwasser Museum several blocks away.