100 years of Sandleitenhof: Vienna celebrates the showcase project of Red Vienna!

100 years of Sandleitenhof: Vienna celebrates the showcase project of Red Vienna!

The Sandleitenhof in Ottakring in 2025 is all about a special anniversary: ​​it celebrates its 100th anniversary! This impressive residential complex, which is considered the forward model for the social residential construction of the "Red Vienna", was built between 1924 and 1928. The pioneer of this striking architecture is the architect Camillo Sitte, whose visions shaped a whole era of municipal residential construction. The Sandleitenhof not only stands out due to its construction, but also with its importance in the development of the social living space in Vienna. The area, which was previously used for viticulture, was originally acquired by the city of Vienna in the interwar period to create urgently needed apartments.

With 1,587 apartments, the Sandleitenhof represents the largest residential project of this time. Around 5,000 people lived in the facility in the heyday; Today there are still about 4,000 who enjoy both the advantages of the apartments and the diverse community facilities. These include a large kindergarten, a folk library and a cinema and theater hall. This infrastructure made the Sandleitenhof a social linchpin in Ottakring. In the best times there were 75 shops, a post office, a café house, a pharmacy and 58 workshops at home - a small, self -supporting community.

celebrations for the anniversary

from June 12th to 14th, 2025, the anniversary is celebrated with a colorful festival program. The start takes place with a breakfast and the exhibition "Resistance in Ottakring", which shows the history of the Sandleitenhof and letters from resistance fighters. The exhibition offers an insightful insight into the past, which reflects the challenges and commitment of the residents, such as the Kurier reports.

On Friday, visitors can expect a festival concert by the Viennese symphonists who focus on musical contributions from students and seniors - an ideal opportunity to bring the generations together. There is also a tour of the Sandleitenhof, led by architect Kurt Smetana.

cultural highlights and hands -on offers

Musically, it will also be musical on Friday at the “Accoustic Drive” jazz event with Harri Stojka and many other musicians. On Saturday afternoon, a hands -on program led by artist Hanna Schimek and Stefan Huber from the Austrian Film Museum attracts. On Saturday evening, not only the ears, but also the eyes are taken care of - at a reading of Ishraga Mustafa and the presentation of amateur films from Ottakring, which document life in the neighborhood. The end of the festival weekend is the film "The Green Kakadu", created by a Viennese film club and thus a worthy end to the anniversary celebration.

The Sandleitenhof is much more than just a residential complex; It is a place of community, culture and history. The constant development and planning for the future of the area show how lively and adaptable this social residential construction project remains. You can find out more about this exciting story when visiting the anniversary events that invite you to rediscover your own neighborhood and continue the traditions. Meinbezkirk and History Wiki provide further exciting insights about the development of "Red Vienna", its architecture and the important residential policy.