Welcome to the Strombad Kritzendorf – The Riviera on the Danube – a place that is much more than an ordinary settlement. Here, history, nature, and a sense of life blend into a unique melody. The Danube is within reach, the floodplain embraces the edge, and somewhere between bird songs, garden swings, and the scent of sunscreen, summer continues as it used to – only with better infrastructure.
A Property with Special Status
This house, a so-called Superädifikat, stands on one of the rare double plots – a true privilege in the Strombad, where space is often at a premium. Here, however, the garden spreads generously – quiet, well-kept, and surrounded by mature greenery. Tall, old trees frame the property and provide subtle shade that never feels intrusive but always welcomes. Countless spots to sit or enjoy the sun can be found here – and anyone who simply sets a table in the meadow immediately feels that special way of life which needs nothing but the moment. Neighbors? They exist. But you hardly notice them.
A place that does not boast but rather holds back – with that natural elegance that allows for breathing space.
A House on Stilt – Firmly Rooted and Full of Lightness
The house was built in 1985, solidly anchored on a 60 cm thick concrete slab – so that it doesn’t lose its nerves even during Danube floods. The newly designed staircase leads right into the loge – the spacious balcony. Whether in sunshine or under cover during light rain, from here you can observe the garden happenings like in a charming summer theater. Who plays the leading role today? The sun, a pair of blackbirds, or perhaps the wind in the treetops? One never knows – only that it’s never boring.
Inside, you are welcomed into an airy living area averaging 2 x 28 m² with a view connection to the open wooden staircase. To the left: a small, fine kitchen – simple but equipped with everything you need. Behind it lies the bathroom, recently renovated, with shower and WC. Opposite is a separate room with a built-in wardrobe – not large, but charming. A place for guests, thoughts, or simply to close the door.
Up under the Gable – A Room that Dreams
Climbing the stairs – and suddenly it becomes almost a little magical. An open attic space reaching up to the gable, flooded with light, with visible beams and that special lightness that cannot be built – it just arises. Up here, everything feels broader, freer, somehow reminiscent of summer mornings and starry nights. Two charming areas await to be filled with life – perhaps an atelier, a sleeping place with a view of the sky, or a quiet corner for thoughts that need space. Standing up here, one realizes: This house thinks upwards.
The house has been insulated from the inside – keeping it comfortably temperate even in winter. Heating is provided by infrared panels. The windows were renewed in 2014, everything feels well-maintained and lovingly cared for.
More than a Garden – Perhaps a Second House?
And then there’s this plot – so generous that it not only offers space to live but even potential for a second small house. Those planning with multiple generations or looking for an atelier in the green find here the rare opportunity to rethink.
Usable All Year Round – All Year Summer
The approximately 561 m² large plot is on a leasehold from the municipality of Klosterneuburg – the monthly rent is about € 230. But what you get in return is much more than just a piece of land: a retreat in the midst of greenery, only 200 meters from the Danube. Right next door begins the floodplain and with it a sense of life between water, gardens, and birdsong. You can live in this house year-round, ideal for those who seek not only summer freshness but wish to dive permanently into this little paradise.
Strombad Kritzendorf – History, Atmosphere, Art of Living
Founded in 1903 as one of the first Strombäder in Austria, Kritzendorf quickly developed into a refuge for Viennese summer freshness. Between the world wars, it became a social hotspot – artists, intellectuals, and families mingled on the wooden verandas and in the bathing houses. To this day, the spirit of that time is palpable:
The historical stilt houses, the open gardens, the charming mix of simplicity and elegance make Kritz-les-Bains a living nostalgia with a modern heart. The Strombad settlement on the right bank of the Danube, only 12 kilometers north of Vienna, is regarded as the "Riviera of the Danube" – a place with a special flair, artistic community, cultural events, and contemporary infrastructure, embedded in a unique historical setting.
Infrastructure? Fits perfectly.
The train station Kritzendorf is about a ten-minute walk away, the S-Bahn takes you to Vienna in about 25 minutes. There are local supplies, guesthouses, heurigen – and countless paths for walking, cycling, or simply sinking into the floodplain. Those who live here live differently: closer to nature, closer to themselves.
We would be happy to show you this special retreat in person, we look forward to your call.
The price: € 279,000,--
