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Looshaus

Name: Looshaus
Rating: 4.5

4.5 ·

Stop at the Looshaus, the stark white building that once scandalised Vienna. Study its unadorned facade, then step inside to see the wooden interior and any design exhibition on display.

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Full description

Built for the tailoring firm Goldman & Salatsch, the Looshaus replaced ornament with smooth surfaces and strict geometry, a deliberate break from the decorated buildings around it in Vienna's Innere Stadt. Adolf Loos, a pioneer of modern architecture, designed it as a statement of restraint, and visitors still describe it as bold beside its ornate neighbours.

The building later served as a bank, and its wooden interior and occasional design exhibitions can be seen during opening hours. It takes about 15 minutes, making it an easy architectural stop on a walk through the old centre.

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Address

Michaelerplatz 3, 1010 Wien, Austria · Innere Stadt

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

15 min

Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Check the weekday opening hours before going, as the building closes on Saturdays
compare its plain facade with the ornate Hofburg wing across the square
combine it with a stroll around Michaelerplatz.

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Reviews

A really interesting building that stands out from the usual ornate Vienna architecture. Its simple, modern design feels surprisingly bold compared to everything around it. Worth stopping by, especially if you’re into architecture or want to see a different side of Vienna

Carrie Wood

1/5

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