Karl-Marx-Hof
Karl-Marx-Hof is a concrete housing estate in Vienna, Austria, designed by architect Karl Ehn. Built in 1930 and named after Karl Marx, the site is a listed object in Austria. It is one of the 24 most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The climate in Vienna changes throughout the year. July is the warmest month, with average daily highs of 26 °C and lows of 16 °C. January is the coldest month, with highs of 2 °C and lows of -4 °C. Rainfall is most frequent in May, with 69 mm of rain over about 16 days, and June is the wettest month with 75 mm of rain over about 14 days.
The estate is located in Heiligenstadt at Heiligenstädter Strasse 82 in the Döbling district. It is 5 km from central Vienna and 22 km from Vienna International Airport. Visitors can combine a trip here with nearby sights such as the Votivkirche (3.8 km), the United Nations Office at Vienna (4.3 km), Vienna City Hall (4.3 km), the Wiener Riesenrad (4.3 km), or the Prater (4.4 km). The exhibit is open on Thursdays from 13:00 to 18:00 and Sundays from 12:00 to 16:00, or it can be visited by appointment.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 26 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 3 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 8 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -3 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 2 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 32 | 34 | 47 | 42 | 69 | 75 | 74 | 71 | 65 | 39 | 46 | 43 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
