Siedlung Kriegerheimstätte, Protected residential neighborhood in Donaustadt, Vienna, Austria.
Siedlung Kriegerheimstätte is a protected residential area in Vienna's Donaustadt district comprising 192 individual houses. Each dwelling includes its own garden and outdoor space, giving the settlement a spacious and dispersed character.
The settlement was created after World War I by Vienna's city administration to house soldiers and war veterans needing shelter. It represented a broader urban effort to rebuild and reintegrate people affected by the conflict.
The name refers to soldiers who found a home here after the war, reflecting its purpose as a community space for those in need. Walking through today, you can see how the layout was designed to create a sense of belonging among residents.
The settlement is best explored on foot or by bike, as the residential streets are quiet and pedestrian-friendly. It is recommended to visit during daylight hours to fully appreciate the architectural details and garden designs.
The houses were designed by renowned architects including Adolf Loos, who adapted plans from another contemporary housing project for this settlement. This connection to reform architecture makes them examples of early modern residential design in Vienna.
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