Gasometer

The four Gasometers in the 11th district (Simmering) are among the most unusual urban development projects of recent decades. Originally built between 1896 and 1899, the listed towers supplied the city with gas until the 1980s. When that function became obsolete, they initially stood empty, until an extensive revitalization project was launched in the late 1990s.

Today the Gasometers are a modern urban center where living, working, shopping and culture merge. International architects such as Jean Nouvel, Coop Himmelb(l)au, Manfred Wehdorn and Wilhelm Holzbauer were responsible for the conversion. The outer brick facades were preserved, while the interiors were turned into residential lofts, student dorms, event venues and a shopping mall.

One highlight is Gasometer Music City, with rehearsal rooms, concert halls and one of Vienna's largest event halls, the Planet.tt Hall. Whether you come for a concert, for shopping or simply to marvel at the architectural fusion of old and new, the Gasometers are a must for anyone interested in architecture and urban planning. A guided tour offers fascinating insights into the history and transformation of the towers.

The complex is easy to reach on the U3 (Gasometer station) and works both for a short stop and for a longer visit.

Highlights

• - Revitalized industrial structures with modern uses
• - Planet.tt concert hall in Gasometer B
• - Architecture by Jean Nouvel & Coop Himmelb(l)au