A great example of the architecture that ultimately led to brutalism. A piece of anti fascist history as well. I've never seen a building quite like it.

A place with great history and of important significance in many ways

I stumbled across this thing on my way to the Beethoven museum in Heiligenstadt and read that it was one of the longest building blocks... There is nothing special to see here, it's literally just a veeery long building block, no explanation not even of the name and hardly any architectural value in the whole thing, maybe just that people were fine living in something like it ...

It was an interesting history lesson as well as great fun. Thanks to the people of Karl Marx Hof and the organizers who do such good work for the city.

An important architectural and historical landmark. Shallow sightseeing which is enough for most may take a very short time.

My friend hated me for bringing him there but it's a truly fascinating building. Probably the longest building in existence!

I pass very often nearby and I really do not understand what is historical in a building raised after WWII and having an ideologists' name. Not much to see, maybe only to grasp the size of the longest appartment building in Vienna.

One of the longest buildings in the world. Worth seeing to tick off your bucket list.

(Translated by Google) The Karl-Marx-Hof stands on an area that until the 12th century was completely submerged by the waters of the Danube. Only in the eighteenth century the area was affected by major reclamation works by the will of Joseph II and gardens were installed. At the beginning of the 1920s the area was chosen by the Vienna City Council (at that time autonomously governed by the Social Democratic Party of Austria), to host the construction of a large public housing building. The Karl-Marx-Hof was built within the so-called period of red Vienna, between 1926 and 1930, on a project by the urban planner Karl Ehn, a pupil of Otto Wagner. (Original) Il Karl-Marx-Hof sorge su un'area che fino al XII secolo risultava interamente sommersa dalle acque del Danubio. Soltanto nel XVIII secolo l'area venne interessata da importanti opere di bonifica per volontà di Giuseppe II e vennero insediati dei giardini. All'inizio degli anni venti la zona venne scelta dal Consiglio municipale di Vienna (a quei tempi retto autonomamente dal Partito Socialdemocratico d'Austria), per ospitare l'edificazione di un grande edificio di edilizia popolare. Il Karl-Marx-Hof venne costruita all'interno del cosiddetto periodo della Vienna rossa, fra il 1926 ed il 1930, su progetto dell'urbanista Karl Ehn, allievo di Otto Wagner.

This historically significant public housing development is a representation of the social housing experiment in Vienna during the late 1920’s. It’s an imposing structure with a quiet charm. With an interest in history, and a little background reading, this is a worthwhile landmark and I’m glad I visited.

(Translated by Google) Too long for a house (Original) Zu lang für ein Haus

(Translated by Google) Protected "community" building, very beautiful building, and apartments! So in my opinion worth seeing ❣ lg your 🤗alex (Original) Denkmal geschützter"Gemeinde🏭bau" sehr🌹schöne🌲gebfelgter Bau,und🔝Wohnungen! Also meine Meinung nach zu💯% Sehenswert ❣ lg euer🤗alex

Nothing bad to say. Very, very long building, I would recommend walking around it. Definitely worth it.

(Translated by Google) After the fall of the Autro-Hungarian Empire at the end of the Great War, a series of social democratic juntas followed one another in Vienna from 1919 to 1934. They gave way to a series of measures that led to identify the period as "red Vienna". In particular, a massive social housing plan developed, within which the Karl Marx Hof was the largest and most impressive complex. It was designed by the architect Karl Ehn (Vienna, 1884 - 1959) who from 1909 was employed in the administration of the city of Vienna, where in 1924 he became director of urban development. Built between 1926 and 1930, the Karl Marx Hof houses 1382 apartments, with an area of ​​30–60 m² each. It was decided to build only 18.5% of the area of ​​156,000 square meters, occupying the perimeter of the available lot, leaving the central space free and turning it into a large green area. Designed for a population of approximately 5,000 people, the complex included several collective facilities, including laundromats, a kindergarten, medical and dental offices, a library, a post office and commercial offices. Since 2012, an interesting museum dedicated to the "Red Vienna" has been created inside the “Waschsalon”. Well maintained and cared for, it can be easily reached from the center of Vienna by public transport. (Original) Dopo la caduta dell'impero autro-ungarico al termine della Grande Guerra, a Vienna dal 1919 al 1934 si susseguirono una serie di giunte socialdemocratiche. Esse diedero corso ad una serie di provvedimenti che portarono ad identificare il periodo come "Vienna rossa". In particolare si sviluppò un massiccio piano di edilizia popolare, all'interno del quale il Karl Marx Hof fu il complesso più vasto ed imponente. Venne progettato dall'architetto Karl Ehn (Vienna, 1884 – 1959) che dal 1909 fu occupato nella amministrazione della città di Vienna, dove nel 1924 divenne direttore dello sviluppo urbano. Realizzato tra il 1926 ed il 1930, il Karl Marx Hof ospita 1382 appartamenti, con una superficie di 30–60 mq ciascuno. Si scelse di edificare solamente il 18,5% dell'area di 156000 mq, andando ad occupare il perimetro del lotto disponibile, lasciando libero lo spazio centrale e adibendolo a vasta area verde. Progettato per una popolazione di circa 5000 persone, il complesso includeva diverse attrezzature collettive, tra le quali lavanderie automatiche, un asilo, studi medici e dentistici, una biblioteca, un ufficio postale e uffici commerciali. Dal 2012 all'interno del “Waschsalon” è stato ricavato un interessante museo dedicato alla "Vienna rossa". Ben tenuto e curato, si raggiunge comodamente dal centro di Vienna con i mezzi pubblici.

For me the most interesting place in Vienna.

(Translated by Google) The classic community building - spacious courtyard, one notices the former intention, the working class to offer a much better living. Of course, the claims are sometimes different today - but you do not feel that the people who live there are doing badly. (Original) DER klassische Gemeindebau - großzügiger Innenhof, man merkt die damalige Intention, der Arbeiterklasse ein deutlich besseres Wohnen zu bieten. Klarerweise sind die Ansprüche heute teilweise anders - aber man hat nicht das Gefühl, dass es den Leuten, die dort wohnen schlecht geht.

(Translated by Google) Good exhibition in an interesting building ... How beautiful and important it would be if the (few remaining) Social Democrats remembered this time ... With slightly changed omens, the demands of that time are extremely topical even today ... (Original) Gute Ausstellung in interessantem Gebäude... Wie schön und wichtig wäre es, wenn die (wenigen noch verbliebenen) Sozialdemokraten sich an diese Zeit erinnerten... Mit leicht geänderten Vorzeichen sind die damaligen Forderungen auch heute äußerst aktuell...

An interesting housing complex every urban planner must see

Interesting big residential building.

(Translated by Google) Very interesting community building, icon of the "red" Vienna. Officially opened on October 12, 1930, the building housed 1,382 homes for around 5,000 residents. (Original) Sehr interessanter Gemeindebaut, Ikone des "roten" Wien. Am 12. Oktober 1930 offiziell eröffnet, fasste der Bau 1382 Wohnungen für rund 5.000 Bewohner.

(Translated by Google) Annoying (Original) Nervt voll

Good example for architectural degradation

A very quiet atmosphere

(Translated by Google) Karl Mark-Hof, one of the symbols of social architecture, was built between 1917 and 1930 and is 1.1 km long and has inhabited about 5,000 people. Socialists were built to symbolize the 'royal palace' for the middle class. The importance of Karl Mark-Hof is for the middle class, but architectural innovations, including the kitchen, have begun. Austria's first female architect, Margarete Schuette Lihotzky, created a kitchen system that we are generally using. At the time, the sanitation was poor due to tuberculosis, and the innovative design of dividing the house structure into corridors, toilets, rooms, and kitchens was called the Frankfurt Kitchen (Frankfurt's kitchen design). The innovation of the kitchen structure also solved the problem of hygiene, increased opportunities for women's social participation (labour), and increased opportunities for men to raise children. So, in front of the building, a memorial statue was put up which means enlightenment, physical culture, childcare, and liberty / freedom. (Original) 사회건축의 상징 중 하나인 Karl Mark - Hof는 1917년부터 1930년에 걸쳐 지어진 건물로 길이가 1.1 km이며 약 5000명이 거주했다고 한다. 사회주의자들이 중산층을 위한 '왕궁'을 상징하고 지어졌다. Karl Mark - Hof의 중요성은 중산층을 위한다는 것도 있지만 주방을 비롯한 건축의 혁신이 시작된 점이다. 오스트리아 최초의 여성 건축가 Margarete Schuette Lihotzky가 우리가 일반적으로 사용하고 있는 부엌 시스템을 만들었다. 당시에는 결핵 등으로 위생상태가 좋지 잃았는데 집 구조를 복도, 화장실, 방, 주방 등으로 나누는 혁신적인 디자인을 하였고 이를 프랑크푸르트 키친이라 한다(프랑크부르트 시가 부엌 디자인을 의뢰). 이러한 주방 구조의 혁신으로 위생문제도 해결되고 여성의 사회참여(노동) 기회가 증대되고, 남성의 육아 기회도 생기는 등 특히 4 개 푸분에서 사회 전반적인 혁신의 바람이 불게 되었다. 그래서 건물 앞에 계몽, 육체문화, 보육, 자유/해방을 뜻하는 기념상을 세워두었다.

(Translated by Google) I like comfortable living. Large green area. Old building. Historical. I think these are the right keywords for the Karl Marx Hof. (Original) Ich mag das angenehm Wohnen. Große Grünfläche. Altes Gebäude. Historisch. Sind glaube ich die richtigen Stichwörter für den Karl Marx Hof.

(Translated by Google) The classic among the municipal buildings, a piece of history from the red Vienna, was authoritative for the time. More information boards would not be bad. (Original) Der Klassiker unter den Gemeindebauten, ein Stück Geschichte aus dem roten Wien, war maßgebend für die damalige Zeit. Mehr Infotafeln wären nicht schlecht.

A piece of history

Karl Marx-Hof, really? Seeing disgraceful names like this and Friedrich Engels Platz calls into question many things

(Translated by Google) Good fetzerein but a lot of police (Original) Gute fetzerein aber viel polisei

(Translated by Google) Outdated building structure (Original) Veraltete Baustruktur

The best place to live

It's a very nice building!

(Translated by Google) Steeped in history and impressive. (Original) Geschichtsträchtig und beeindruckend.

very pretty

(Translated by Google) Impressive community building of the red Vienna. Extends over three Trambahnstarionen. Definitely worth seeing. (Original) Beeindruckender Gemeindebau des roten Wien. Erstreckt sich über drei Trambahnstarionen. Sehr sehenswert.

(Translated by Google) Former barracks in the war now a museum in 2 hof (Heiligenstadt 12 Februarplatz) 😀 (Original) Ehemalige Kaserne im Krieg jetzt ein Museum im 2 hof (heiligenstadt 12 Februarplatz) 😀

(Translated by Google) Good example of social housing in the 1920s (Original) Gutes Beispiel für sozialen Wohnungsbau der 20er Jahre

(Translated by Google) Good (Original) Gut

(Translated by Google) An attraction for every fan of socialism and Marx! A must on any exploration tour. (Original) Eine Sehenswürdigkeit für jeden Fan des Sozialismuses und Marxs! Ein Muss bei jeder Erkundungstour.

(Translated by Google) Interesting social architecture. Renovated in the 90s (Original) Architettura sociale interessante. Ristrutturata negli anni '90

(Translated by Google) This is not a tourist attraction but simply an old Viennese residential complex ... (Original) Das ist keine sehenswürdigkeit sondern einfach eine alte wiener wohnhausanlage...

(Translated by Google) Great music from the Viennese madness (Original) Super Musik vom Wiener Wahnsinn

(Translated by Google) An absolute must of social architecture (Original) Ein absolutes Muss der sozialen Architektur

(Translated by Google) Knowing an icon of social and social housing is a unique experience. The building, even with great extension, seeks to break the homogeneity with varied architectural features and elements. The equality preached by ideology does not mean monotony. But symbolic resources are dated and highlight allegories of power and submission of the masses. (Original) Conhecer um icone da habitação social e socialista é uma experiência única. O edifício, mesmo com grande extensão, busca quebrar a homogeneidade com recursos e elementos arquitetônicos variados. A igualdade pregada pela ideologia não significa monotonia. Mas os recursos simbólicos são datados e realçam alegorias de poder e submissão das massas.

(Translated by Google) Cool architecture (Original) Fajna architektura

(Translated by Google) The epic (Original) Le epic

(Translated by Google) Interesting leadership. Good exhibition. (Original) Interessante Führung. Gute Ausstellung.

(Translated by Google) Impressive it lacks on the ground in my opinion a little info about the place. (Original) Eindrucksvoll es fehlt aber vor Ort meiner Meinung nach ein wenig Info über den Ort.

(Translated by Google) Very nice yard. (Original) Sehr schöner Hof.

(Translated by Google) Also today impressive residential complex (Original) Auch Heute noch beeindruckende Wohnanlage

(Translated by Google) Nice example of Red Vienna (Original) Mooi voorbeeld van Rood Wenen

(Translated by Google) Interesting place with exciting history. Nice for a walk. (Original) Interessanter Ort mit spannender Geschichte. Schön zum Spazierengehen.