Wohnpark Alterlaa

Wohnpark Alterlaa is a housing estate in southern Vienna, consisting of three residential towers ranging from 23 to 27 stories high. The buildings display a terrace-like structure with staggered balconies that provide light and outdoor space to every floor.

The project was planned in the early 1970s by architects Harry Glück and Kurt Hlaweniczka in response to Vienna's housing needs. Construction ran from 1973 to 1986 and created a self-contained neighborhood with its own infrastructure.

The hanging gardens on each terrace level contribute to the green silhouette of the three towers and are maintained collectively by the residents of each floor. Artworks by Austrian artists appear in the building entrance foyers and give the public zones a cultural dimension.

The Alterlaa subway station sits directly next to the complex and connects residents quickly to the city center. Underground parking and surface lots allow direct access to the towers and save long walks on foot.

A total of fourteen swimming pools and twenty saunas are available to residents, an unusually high number for any housing estate in Europe. A dedicated television channel informs residents about local events and facilitates communication within the complex.

Location: Vienna

Architects: Harry Glück, Kurt Hlaweniczka

GPS coordinates: 48.15190,16.31310

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:32