The Hundertwasserhaus is an apartment building in Vienna built in the 80s by artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser. It's a crazy design - windows of different sizes and shapes, uneven floors, no straight lines. We randomly saw his toilet block in New Zealand, and it had the same unmistakable style and columns! Other than just entering the shops around it and having a walk around the facade, you can't really interact with it. But worth seeing once. Go for a stroll past on a sunny day. There are shops/a market and a couple places to grab drinks/pastries opposite. read more

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A very quirky/funky building full of color and greenery. Since this is an actual apartment building, you can't go in unless you live there, but it is definitely a tourist attraction! Go down the alley/walkway beside it and hit the equally funky shops. Don't forget to check out the bathroom! 53/2025 read more

Honestly I knew nothing about Friedensreich Hundertwasser (born Friedrich Stowasser) until I took a tour of Vienna, which included a stop at the famous Hundertwasser Haus. However, one look at this building and I was hooked. Fascinating I must say. This painter, architecture doctor, ecological activist and philosopher had the goal of connecting human architecture with nature and color. The Hunderwasser Haus is quite colorful with less than straight lines, covered in various plants. There is a spiral stairway leading up to one entrance, and overgrown balcony on an upper level. Just so many interesting details to see here. Be careful though while you are admiring the building, watch out when you are walking. The entire sidewalk looks like it is buckled, but it is designed with those hills and valleys and loads of trees. So, please watch your step. Fun part is that a few shops have adapted to the same concept and have a similar style. Very neat. Definitely visit this apartment building when in Vienna. read more

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Yelp Review 2023 #34: A very interesting apartment building in an interesting neighborhood named after the painter turned newb architect, Friedensreich Hundertwasser. It was planned in the '70's but wasn't built until the '80's due to some drama between Hundertwasser and another architect, Krawina. The house has bushes and trees on the roof and coming out of windows. You have to view this building from different angles because one side looks totally different from the other which makes it different and unique. It's colorful, quirky and kooky - like a child's drawing that came to life. It's free to look and take pictures from outside. People actually live here so be respectful. You can't come in unless you live in the apartment. Don't be obnoxious and loud. Don't trash the place. Don't leave a mark on the walls or anywhere - nobody cares who you are, when you visited or who you heart. There are signs you can read if you want to know more about the building. Across the street is Hundertwasser Village with the signature kooky design. Nearby, is a museum. read more

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This little village was so unique, with beautiful architecture and colors that just make you feel happy. The small boutique stores were full of unique gifts, perfect for bringing back as souvenirs. The people were incredibly friendly, and I had the most amazing gelato while walking around. It was a lovely afternoon, and this is definitely one of those places I'll remember forever. read more

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I'd never heard of Hundertwasser until I decided to visit Vienna. He's not a Van Gogh, Renoir, or Picasso...B Squad? Its interesting colorful art work. I was more interested in seeing all the groovy and psychedelic looking architectural designs he did. He's also written some touchy feeling poetry. €11 to visit, or €12 with the rotating photography exhibit, which I loved. Martin Parr takes some fun photos that subtlly mock people and society. Definitely worth the extra €1. read more

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This is a cool place to visit and chill out. Come for architect and colors of this neighborhood and learn a bit about its history. There's also some tourist gewgaw shops and a coffee shop that's not bad. read more

Nice architectural visit. Linda visita arquitectonica. read more

This is one Painter's dream of architecture. Brick and mortar instead of canvas and oil. Up is down, and sideways. Forest on the roof, trees inside apartments, and paved walkways going like shore waves (get some beer from restaurant inside, and you will feel like drunk sailor!) There are no straight lines. No rules. No end points. Splash of brightest colors on a facade, organic mosaic details, fountains and arches... Weirdest dream ever. Absolutely fantastic. read more

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It is hard for me to believe that this amazing piece of architecture has gotten low scoring reviews. I have been all over the world, and seen many architectural masterpieces... and few are as playful and as colorful and as other worldly as the work of Hundertwasser. When I toured the Hundertwasserhaus, we were allowed to go into a number of vacant apartments. They were as amazing inside as they were outside. The look and feel is a bizarre combination of Dr. Seuss, Alice in Wonderland, an ancient Minoan apartment complex, and Picasso.. all rolled up in a building. Everything is a bit slanted here too.. to add to the primitive and fanciful feel. Slightly tilted pillars. Slightly angled floors. Windows definitely askew. And everywhere... color. Hundertwasser also deigned the giant gas tower in the middle of the city as well as numerous amazing and experimental structures throughout the Austrian Countryside. But the Hundertwasserhaus is the most accessible of them all... so easy to see in the middle of the city, read more

This building is a must-see for at Vienna tourist. It's not what you think of instantly when you think of "Vienna," which adds to its charm. Everywhere you look, there is a new, interesting, quirky detail. I recommend going to Kunst Haus Wien before this, however, because it will give you a lot more perspective about Hundertwasser and the tenants of his beliefs. read more

If you have only a limited time in Vienna over a weekend or so, you might find yourself looking at the City map and wondering whether Hundertwasserhaus is worth a visit, considering that it's not directly in the city center (which already has so much for you to explore). Trust me, it is worth a visit. You can get a sense of how wacky its architectonic style is from the pictures, but I found that no amount of photography is able to capture just how nicely the complex completely stands out against its surroundings, while somehow strangely managing to convey an impression of just organically belonging to the area, as if it was always meant to stand there, exactly in this form. I think that it visiting this place creates a perfect balance to the grand palace-after-palace image of Vienna that one gets from just doing the historical sightseeing. It reveals a little more playful and modern side of Vienna that I was glad not to have missed. There is a possibility to take the tour of the insides of the house, too. Additionally, don't be afraid to step into the Hunderwasserhouse 'village' (I believe that's what they called it) - a little shopping/restaurant complex right against the house built to mimic the House's style. I was surprised that it did not feel tacky and it was a very pleasant place to sit down for a coffee/ice cream in a completely different atmosphere than the traditional classy Vienna coffee house. As for getting there - once you walk through the city a little, you will realize that the distances on the map aren't so vast, so I didn't find the journey from the most historical city center so long either. I didn't explore all of the surroundings much, but I can recommend hitting the nearby vast(!) park right across the river - it's a nice getaway. read more

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Interesting to look at I must say. After about 5 mins you'll go to leave and wonder if there was anything you missed. Double check... nope, you've seen it all. Ah no seriously, it's well worth checking Hundertwasserhaus out. It is a feast for the eyes. read more

The place I was staying at nearby and I wanted to see if there was anything nearby where I could possibly kill time if I had a gap in my schedule. I came by hear and was mesmerised by the architecture and colours. Location: It is located further from most of the well known attractions but I would say you could kill an hour or two here. Not necessarily from the house but rather the accompanying stores and cafés nearby. Venue: Unfortunately, there isn't any sort of signage or anything that says you could go in. In fact, there are signs that say the opposite. It's a bit disheartening but understandable since people do live inside. I've read some people say they got to go in to see some vacant rooms but I don't know if they had changed that or if I was blind and missed an entrance. As much as I enjoyed the historic building, I just wish there was more to do or see other than the outside. read more

The Hundertwasserhaus is a building designed by the famous painter and artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser. It fancies a modern - not at all straight - building style and contains fancy ideas on the outside and the inside. Unfortunately - as a tourist you can only see the main building (the one with real people living in it) from the outside. People living there rather feel themselves placed in a zoo, many tourists watching them... On the other side, there is a second building that is an exhibition room that can give you the inside-flair too. If you are not so interested in art, there is a restaurant in the basement, that is a good place to have a beer - while the rest of the family is visiting the exhibition. read more

Hello! We just visited the museum, which is a couple blocks away from the main residences. What a great place! I am an architecture lover, so this was a must-see on our trip to Vienna. We also saw another in Darmstadt, Germany last year. However, BIG SURPRISE! The museum is filled with his art. It was inspiring to be inside the building - such a great feeling! Lots of interest for kids, lots to touch, great ideas about being happy in the world. We ate at the cafes in both the museum and underneath the main building (good film there in English). So happy we went! P.S. My husband (who was happy to tag along), said it was the best thing we did in Vienna. read more

there's a fine line between gaudy (not gaudi) and kitch. The Hundertwasserhaus is unfortunately on the wrong side of it. Secession, Art Nouveau, Baroque, yes, they all have their excesses, but This is just Friedensreich Hundertwasser's 1980's pipe dream, a frivolous attempt to impress through uniqueness... we all are tempted by that but luckily never get the chance to scar a city and a culture with our balls. And he is/was an artist who hired 2 or 3 architects to transpose his organic philosophy in built form. To his credit, he never asked or accepted payment for his design. And note the green roof as one positive aspect in my opinion - of the building. As far as social apartments go (projects - in the US), it is pretty fancy :) I don't understand the hype it has among tourists since there is just so much more to see in Vienna... But being one of the top 3 most visited sites in Vienna, that just defies my comprehension. Go see the Spittelau district for more Hundertwasser utopia. read more

I thought it was cool. It's free! Not sure why it gets a low score. Very neat building to see if you are in the area - might not be worth an extra trip but I enjoyed it. read more

It is the MUST SEE location in Vienna! Just be careful of all the tourists that flock there to be photographed there!! :)

My favorite spot in Wien. Although Hundertwasser said he's a painter, where I think he really shines is in his architectural projects. I'm a huge fan of the bright colors, fun shapes, and incorporation of nature (trees on the roof, etc.). One of the good and bad things about HundertwasserHaus is that you can't go inside. Good because the building is actually functional as low income housing. Bad because I would love to see what it looks like in there (though visitingKunstHausWien will give you an idea). The big attraction here is just to walk around and look at/take pictures of the outside facade of the building. There is also a gift shop with all things Hundertwasser, including very cool posters and postcards of the building. Across the street there is also a small shopping complex done in the same type of architecture. And, around the corner there's a cafe that plays a video on the making of HundertwasserHaus. You probably won't spend much time here, but it's definitely worth seeing in person. read more

We visited rather by accident as we were passing on our way to the prater (park). It is a very interesting and bizarre looking building complex and definitely worth a look - including in the toilets. You won't need more than 10 minutes or so though, but it reminded me a bit of Gaudi in Barcelona. read more