MAGDEBURG MUSEUM FIELD GUIDE
On the Roof of Hundertwasser: A Behind‑the‑Scenes Look at the Grüne Zitadelle
A roughly 120‑minute guided visit of the Grüne Zitadelle in Magdeburg that surveys rooftop gardens, the event/registry space and finishes with expansive city views.
On the Roof of Hundertwasser: A Behind‑the‑Scenes Look at the Grüne Zitadelle.
Hinter den Kulissen of Hundertwasser’s Grüne Zitadelle is a compact, sensory tour that pulls you up out of the city streets into a deliberately planted, human‑scaled world. Over about two hours you move across roof gardens, into the venue used for events and civil ceremonies, and out to a high vantage point where Magdeburg unfolds before you—along the way a fresh or sweet surprise punctuates the route.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
![Rooftop gardens — Hundertwasser’s planted rooms](https://cdn.filestackcontent.com/m00uaN5Tqu40P7JYB6qg/convert?cache=true&compress=true&quality=90&format=webp&rotate=exif&w=1000&fit=max")
Rooftop gardens — Hundertwasser’s planted rooms
The tour includes a stroll across a portion of the Grüne Zitadelle’s roof gardens, where plantings, textures and Hundertwasser’s organic shapes form an intimate, cultivated landscape above the city.
![Event space and Standesamt — the building’s public heart](https://cdn.filestackcontent.com/zQa2hX3OR2OExPkxhNX0/convert?cache=true&compress=true&quality=90&format=webp&rotate=exif&w=1000&fit=max")
Event space and Standesamt — the building’s public heart
You’ll visit the Grüne Zitadelle’s event room and registry office (Standesamt), a staged interior that reveals how Hundertwasser’s architecture frames communal moments.
A final panorama over Magdeburg
The route ends with an elevated viewpoint offering sweeping views of Magdeburg; the finale is accompanied by a small, fresh or sweet surprise served as part of the visit.
What the day feels like
What the visit feels like
The guided progression is deliberate: a measured ascent from façades into planted rooftops, a close look inside the Grüne Zitadelle’s event and registry spaces, and a closing, elevated perspective of the city. The pace leaves time for details—tile, curve and planting—while the inclusion of a fruity or sweet surprise marks the visit as convivial and approachable.
THE GARDEN
Rooftop gardens — Hundertwasser’s planted rooms
The tour includes a stroll across a portion of the Grüne Zitadelle’s roof gardens, where plantings, textures and Hundertwasser’s organic shapes form an intimate, cultivated landscape above the city.
THE INTERIOR
Event space and Standesamt — the building’s public heart
You’ll visit the Grüne Zitadelle’s event room and registry office (Standesamt), a staged interior that reveals how Hundertwasser’s architecture frames communal moments.
THE VIEW
A final panorama over Magdeburg
The route ends with an elevated viewpoint offering sweeping views of Magdeburg; the finale is accompanied by a small, fresh or sweet surprise served as part of the visit.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who should consider this visit and why.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The visit runs for approximately 120 minutes.
No specialized equipment is required for this short, guided urban visit; dress for the season and for a short walk across rooftop gardens.
Operated by the Grüne Zitadelle; the visit centers on the Grüne Zitadelle building in Magdeburg.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the tour take?
The tour lasts approximately 120 minutes.
Where does the tour take place?
The visit takes place at the Grüne Zitadelle in Magdeburg, Sachsen‑Anhalt, Germany.
What parts of the building are included?
Highlights include a portion of the rooftop gardens, the event room/Standesamt and an elevated viewpoint over Magdeburg.
Is anything included with the tour?
A fruity fresh or sweet surprise is included as part of the visit.
Who operates the tour?
The tour is operated by the Grüne Zitadelle.