Wasserbehälter Rosenhügel, Protected water reservoir in Rosenhügel district, Vienna, Austria
The Rosenhügel water reservoir consists of six underground chambers with vaulted ceilings, situated at an elevation of 251 meters above sea level.
Construction began in 1870 under Mayor Andreas Zelinka, and Emperor Franz Joseph inaugurated this vital component of the First Vienna Mountain Spring Pipeline in 1873.
The entrance features a castle-like stone wall decorated with statues of Saint Barbara and a water nymph, reflecting 19th-century architectural preferences.
The facility maintains a temperature between 8 and 10 degrees Celsius and stores 140,000 cubic meters of water, equivalent to one-third of Vienna's daily consumption.
The reservoir expanded from its initial 2,500 cubic meters capacity through five additional chambers, becoming the largest drinking water storage facility in Vienna.
Location: Vienna
Elevation above the sea: 251 m
Part of: First Vienna Mountain Spring Pipeline
GPS coordinates: 48.16172,16.29084
Latest update: March 8, 2025 19:48
Orthopaedic Hospital Speising
656 m
Rosenhügel
641 m
Neurologisches Zentrum Rosenhügel
664 m
Aquädukt Speising
809 m
Spitalskirche Speising
643 m
Direktionsvilla
623 m
Speisinger Straße 107, Vienna
792 m
Heinrich-Hies-Hof
418 m
Wohnhausanlage Speisinger Straße 68
855 m
Skulpturengruppe Ziegelschupferinnen, Rosenhügel, Vienna
149 m
Wanda-Lanzer-Hof
843 m
Deißenhofergasse 56, Vienna
631 m
Wohnhausanlage Gallgasse 71
201 m
Villa Winkelbreiten 6
529 m
Kurmittelhaus
687 m
Schweinemastanstalt Emil-Behring-Weg
455 m
Wirtschaftshaus
259 m
Speisinger Straße 111, Vienna
794 m
Gemeindebau im Wildgarten
695 m
Erich-Deschermaier-Hof
618 m
Pavillon B
737 m
Pavillon C
727 m
Künstlersiedlung Riedelgasse
320 m
Direktionsgebäude
692 m
Küchengebäude
591 m
Bundeshandelsakademie und Bundeshandelsschule Wien 13
758 m
Pavillon A
639 m
Haus Anton Peschka
555 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes