Green Citadel of Magdeburg
Grüne Zitadelle von Magdeburg
The last design by Friedensreich Hundertwasser before his death, with pink façades, golden onion-dome towers, and rooftop gardens. It is a fairy-tale building with almost no straight lines.
The Green Citadel was designed by the Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser and completed in 2005. It was his last completed work. Its pink façades, irregular windows, golden onion domes, and plant-covered roofs mean there are almost no straight lines anywhere in the building. Inside are apartments, a hotel, cafés, and shops. The courtyard is free to visit, and guided tours give access to some interior spaces and the rooftop. It is located on Breiter Weg, directly opposite the cathedral.
Opening hours
Gardens open all day; guided tours several times daily
Nearby sights
- Magdeburg Cathedral
- Dommuseum Ottonianum
- St. Sebastian's Cathedral
- Kloster Unser Lieben Frauen
- Cultural History Museum Magdeburg
- Alter Markt & Magdeburg Rider
- Lift Bridge & Elbe Promenade
- St. John's Church