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upside down house

4.5 · 901 reviews
Playful and disorienting
upside down house, улица Тельмана, 3, парк Юность, Kaliningrad, Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia, 236029
Interesting facts
1

The entire building foundation is supported by the roof structure, requiring specialized engineering to maintain the slope.

2

All interior decor, including kitchen appliances and bedroom furniture, is inverted to maintain the illusion.

3

The house's floor is actually the slanted ceiling of the original architectural design, causing visitors to experience a constant sense of imbalance.

Overview

The Upside Down House is a structural anomaly located within Kaliningrad's Yunost Park where the entire building is positioned on its roof. The interior furniture and household items are bolted to the ceiling to create a disorienting visual effect. Visitors walk on the angled ceiling surface, which serves as the floor of the exhibit. The structure is built at a slight tilt, intensifying the sensation of vertigo for those moving through the rooms. The house is a permanent installation managed by the surrounding municipal park administration.

Photo spot

The main living room area, where you can pose 'on the ceiling' for a trick perspective photo.

Insider tips

Bring a camera with a wide-angle lens to capture the full scope of the inverted rooms.

If you are prone to motion sickness, proceed slowly through the house as the tilted floors can affect your inner ear.

Combine this visit with other activities in Yunost Park, such as the nearby ice rink or boating facilities.

What to avoid

Do not attempt to touch or move the fixed, inverted furniture, as it is securely bolted for safety.

Plan your visit
Typical visit
30-45 minutes
Best time to visit
Weekday afternoons to avoid weekend crowds and queuing.
Address
upside down house, улица Тельмана, 3, парк Юность, Kaliningrad, Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia, 236029
54.727, 20.515
Get directions
Details
Park featureInteractive optical illusion installation

Frequently asked

Plan for about 30-45 minutes to see the highlights.

The best time to visit is Weekday afternoons to avoid weekend crowds and queuing..

The main living room area, where you can pose 'on the ceiling' for a trick perspective photo.

Close by you'll find Park Yunost' Kaliningrad, Amber Museum, Kaliningrad Zoopark.