Kugelmugel, Vienna

Name: Kugelmugel
Address: Antifaschismuspl. 2,1020 Wien,Austria, Vienna, Austria
Telephone: +43 1 9112550

#301 among attractions in Vienna

Public art, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

The Republic of Kugelmugel is a micronation located at the Prater in Vienna, Austria. The Republic declared independence in 1975, after disputes between artist Edwin Lipburger and Austrian authorities over building permits for a ball-shaped house which he erected at the Landesstraße 4091 in Katzelsdorf, Lower Austria in 1971. In 1979, Lipburger was arrested and sent to jail for ten weeks. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°12'56"N, 16°23'46"E

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Antifaschismuspl. 2,1020 Wien,AustriaLeopoldstadtVienna Austria

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+43 1 9112550

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Kugelmugel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wurstelprater, Hundertwasserhaus, Urania, MAK.

~910 ftE
Amusement, Amusement park
Wurstelprater, Vienna
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vienna, the Wurstelprater, colloquially known simply as Prater, is an iconic amusement park that has been delighting visitors for centuries. Established as a public leisure space in the second half of the 18th century, the park features an...
0.6 miS
Architecture
Hundertwasserhaus, Vienna
15 min walk • The Hundertwasserhaus is an architectural marvel nestled in the heart of Vienna, Austria. This residential building complex stands out from the traditional cityscape with its vibrant colors, organic forms, and lush greenery.
0.6 miSW
Nightlife, Art Nouveau architecture, Cinema
Urania, Vienna
17 min walk • Urania is a cultural beacon nestled in the heart of Vienna, Austria, known for its diverse program of cinematic experiences. This historic institution, which doubles as a public observatory, has been an integral part of Vienna's cultural landscape since its...
0.9 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Neo-renaissance architecture
MAK, Vienna
22 min walk • The MAK – Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna is a beacon of art, design, and architecture in Austria's capital city. Nestled in the heart of Vienna, this museum stands as a testament to the intersection of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary innovation.
0.8 miNE
Church, Art Nouveau architecture, Romanesque revival architecture
St. Francis of Assisi Church, Vienna
20 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vienna, the St. Francis of Assisi Church stands as a beacon of faith and architectural beauty. This Catholic church is not only a place of worship but also a site that attracts visitors with its stunning design and serene ambiance.
0.6 miS
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Museum of Art Fakes, Vienna
15 min walk • The Museum of Art Fakes is a museum of faked and forged artworks that opened in Vienna, Austria in 2005. This small, privately run museum in the Landstraße district is the only one of its kind in the German-speaking world.
~1730 ftS
Art museum focusing on Hundertwasser
KunstHausWien, Vienna
9 min walk • The KunstHausWien is a museum in Vienna, designed by the artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser. This museum in the Landstraße district houses the world's only permanent exhibition of Hundertwasser's works, and also hosts regular temporary exhibitions of other artists.
0.8 miS
Palace, Neoclassical architecture
Palais Rasumofsky, Vienna
21 min walk • Palais Rasumofsky is a palace in Vienna, Austria. The palace was commissioned by Prince Andrey Kyrillovich Razumovsky as a Neoclassic embassy worthy of the representative of Alexander I.
0.8 miW
Museum
Wiener Kriminalmuseum, Vienna
22 min walk • The Vienna Crime Museum is a crime museum in Vienna, Austria. The museum is located in the Seifensiederhaus at 24 Großen Sperlgasse, one of the oldest buildings in Leopoldstadt, the city's second district.
0.9 miSW
Church
Dominikanerkirche, Vienna
24 min walk • The Dominican Church, also known as the Church of St. Maria Rotunda, is an early Baroque parish church and minor basilica in the historic center of Vienna, Austria. It is the third church built on the same site in the course of time.
~410 ftNW
Public park with iconic giant wheel
Prater, Vienna
2 min walk • The Prater is a large public park in Leopoldstadt, Vienna, Austria. The Wurstelprater, an amusement park that is often simply called "Prater", lies in one corner of the Wiener Prater and includes the Wiener Riesenrad Ferris wheel.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kugelmugel?

Nearby attractions include Riesenrad, Vienna (2 min walk), Prater, Vienna (2 min walk), Madame Tussauds Wien, Vienna (4 min walk), Praterstern, Vienna (7 min walk).

How to get to Kugelmugel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kugelmugel:

Train

Prater Hauptbahnhof (1 min walk)
Schweizerhaus-Luftburg (7 min walk)

Bus

Vivariumstraße • Lines: 80A (4 min walk)
Venediger Au • Lines: N81 (5 min walk)

Tram

Franzensbrücke • Lines: O (7 min walk)
Praterstern • Lines: 5, O (8 min walk)

Metro

Praterstern • Lines: U1, U2 (8 min walk)
Messe-Prater • Lines: U2 (12 min walk)

Ferry

Nationalparkboot Lobau (27 min walk)