Wasserbehälter Hackenberg, Vienna Travel Guide

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Discover Vienna's Wasserbehälter Hackenberg, an architectural marvel supplying fresh spring water with stunning city views and serene surroundings.

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The Wasserbehälter Hackenberg, also known as Wasserschloss Hackenberg (Hackenberg Water Castle), is a remarkable reservoir in Vienna's water supply network. Built between 1908 and 1910, it stands as one of the city's few water containers that require a pumping station to be supplied with high-quality spring water. Its architectural design and location make it a popular destination.

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Am Hackenberg, Vienna, Döbling, 1190, AT

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Enjoy the panoramic views of Vienna from the Wasserbehälter Hackenberg, especially beautiful during sunset.
Combine your visit with a walk through the surrounding vineyards and 'Heurigen' (wine taverns) for a taste of local Viennese culture.
Take bus line 35A to Kleingartenverein Hackenberg for convenient access to the reservoir.

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Getting There

Public Transport

From central Vienna, take the U4 subway line to Heiligenstadt. From there, transfer to bus line 35A towards Salmannsdorf. Get off at the Kleingartenverein Hackenberg stop, which is a short walk to the Wasserbehälter Hackenberg. A single Vienna public transport ticket costs €2.40.
Walking

From the Sievering tram stop (accessible via tram line 41), the Wasserbehälter Hackenberg is approximately a 30-40 minute uphill walk. Follow the Hackenbergweg, enjoying the views of the surrounding vineyards. Note that the walk involves a significant incline.

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The Wasserbehälter Hackenberg, or Hackenberg Water Castle, is located in the 19th district of Vienna, Döbling, on Hackenbergweg. Constructed during the establishment of the Second Vienna Mountain Spring Pipeline between 1908 and 1910, the reservoir sits at approximately 295 meters above sea level. It supplies drinking water to parts of the 18th and 19th districts.With a capacity of around 11,600 cubic meters, the Wasserbehälter Hackenberg is among the larger reservoirs of the Second Mountain Spring Pipeline. The above-ground structure features a neoromanisch-secessionist design. Architect Eduard Bodenseher senior from the Vienna City Construction Office designed the plans for the valve chamber, the visible part of the reservoir. The construction company Rella & Co, under the direction of architect Rudolf Nemetschke, oversaw the planning and construction of the earth-covered reservoir section.The facility is divided into three levels. The entrance level features a pond, from which symmetrical ramps lead to the entrance gates in the arcade. Sweeping staircases ascend to the third level, the dome level, which also serves as the building's flat roof. The dome and pergola give the building its distinctive silhouette. The reservoir is a popular destination, offering walking paths and views.