READY TO LIVE IN AN UPSIDE DOWN WORLD?

Every person should do something out of the ordinary at least once in their life. Stepping into an upside-down house is not only out of the ordinary but quite an awkward, yet fun experience. Join us as we visit a few upside-down houses in the world…

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All flipped out in Siofok, Hungary

My first experience was in the Balaton region of Hungary. The town of Siofok lies in Somogy County on the southern bank of the beautiful Lake Balaton.

These unusual houses are not only built and furnished upside down, but they are also slightly tilted at around 7 degrees. From the moment you enter the house, you’re flipped at an angle. Thus, gone is your comfort zone of walking on at least a flat surface! The combination of the tilt and the upside-down interior is quite an unusual experience.

In addition, the Siofok experience has a spiral staircase that takes you straight to the top level. Feeling disorientated as it is, the staircase was sufficient reason for taking it slowly, and not rushing the experience!

Travel Tip(s)

Not wheelchair friendly, or for people having difficulty walking.
You can only pay in cash, the Hungarian Forint. Set aside about 20 minutes for sightseeing and taking photos.
For updated info on opening hours and entrance fees, visit their website.

Review

Not an impressive view from the street, but once you're inside the house is right in front of you. A brief but unusual experience one should have at least once in your life. No other amenities, just the house. -July 2021

Address: At the corner of Május 1. street and the Main Road no. 7.

How to make the most of your time in the Balaton region

Walk on the ceiling in Hartbeespoort , South Africa

Address: R3, Broederstroom, North West, South Africa

It's a bit overpriced to see the house. However, if you pack a picnic basket, there are plenty of picnic spots and jumping castles for the kids to play. So, to get value for your buck, spend the day. I spotted a few BBQ facilities too! There is a sign indicating a souvenir shop, ... still looking for that one! -January 2022

Arina

www.travel-and-home.com

I guess once you’ve been inside one topsy-turvy house, you can comfortably say you’ve had the experience. Another bucket list item checked off!

However, I wanted to compare what I’ve seen before with other similar concepts. And so, I visited South Africa’s upside-down house up north in the Hartbeespoort region.

I was amazed by the creativity of the design. It must have taken months to complete, if not years. Like Siofok, the concept was similar but at least the staircase was not that daunting.

In addition to the upside-down house, the Hartbeespoort venue combined the attraction with great family-orientated facilities, such as the picnic area and the playground for the kiddies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I pre-book my tickets to jump the line?

You can book tickets as part of a half-day excursion. Reserve your spot.

What hotels are near the upside down house?

The surrounding area is known for its guesthouses, self-catering accommodation, and lodges.

La Dolce Vita Guest House for Bed and Breakfast accommodation.
Château La Mer Exclusive Guesthouse is a 4-star establishment with scenic dam views.
First Group Magalies Park for self-catering accommodation.
Komo on Kosmos is a privately owned self-catering unit with views of the dam.
Meerhof Lodge.

What are the opening hours and entrance fee?

For updated info on opening hours and entrance fees, visit their website.

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And so the adventure begins in Antalya, Turkiye (Turkey)

First, a short intro to Antalya, once a Roman port in Turkiye. Antalya brings up visions of blue waters, amazing holiday resorts, large hotels overlooking the beaches, and a yacht-filled Old Harbor. No wonder then that Antalya is known as the Turquoise Coast.

To get to Antalya you can fly to Antalya’s Airport (AYT),

which is about 90 minutes flight time from Istanbul;
and around four hours from Bodrum’s airport (BJV). If you are on holiday in Bodrum you could easily extend your trip to include the beauty of Antalya.

Travel Tip(s)

The upside-down two-level house is not wheelchair friendly.

To get to Antalya you can fly to Antalya’s Airport (AYT), which is about 90 minutes’ flying time from Istanbul.

Something I really love about Antalya’s topsy-turvy house is that Antalya has onsite staff, and they are most helpful in showing you around – even taking pictures at an affordable rate. Usually, I don’t go for such a photo session, but I reckon it is necessary for this instance. It makes for great memories with the entire group in one photo.

Also, they give you fun tips on how to hang like spiderman and other poses which in the end turn out to be amazing photos.

Antalya’s upside-down house sure is a fun place to go with a group of friends.

Address: Altıntaş mah, Kardeş Kentler Cd. no 15, 07400 Aksu/Antalya, Turkiye (Turkey)

Upside down in Guatavita, Colombia

La Casa Loca lies in Guatavita, about 70 km from Colombia’s capital, namely the colorful city of Bogota.

Tourists are head over heels for La Casa Loca, one of Colombia’s latest attractions. The project, in the village of Santa Maria de Guatavita, took two years to complete. La Casa Loca was inaugurated on January 8, 2022.

Address: Address: Vereda, Santa María, Guatavita, Cundinamarca, Colombia

Travel Tip(s)

Not wheelchair friendly, or for people having difficulty walking.
For updated info on opening hours and entrance fees, visit their website.

Topsy-Turvy in Huashan 1914 Creative Park, Taipei

The park is usually open 24 hours, so there is no reason to miss this popular and creative attraction.

The Park was renovated, taken over by the Taiwan Cultural-Creative Development Co. Ltd., renamed Huashan 1914, and put under its management in 2007. Since then, a naturally creative environment has been developing. The main creative arts hub in Taipei nowadays is Huashan 1914, which also acts as the venue for the biggest cultural events in Taiwan. Examples include the BiBo student design expo and the Simple Life music festival. Huashan 1914 serves as a link to a distinctive architectural heritage and the beating creative center of Taiwan today.

Travel Tip(s)

Check for cheap flight tickets on reliable and trusted platforms. Just because it’s advertised to be cheap, does not always mean that it really is.

List of upside-down houses in the world

More unusual experiences In the world

Austria: Haus Steht Kopf, Vienna
Canada:
- Device to Root Out Evil – Calgary, Alberta
- Niagra Falls, Ontario – Watch the video
- Whoopsy House – Clifton Hill, Niagra Falls
China: Taipei, Taiwan (featured above) – No. 1, Section 1, Bade Rd, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100
Colombia: Guatavita
Estonia: Tartu
Georgia: Batumi
Germany:
- Crazy House – Affoldern
- Dirk Oster’s 200 House – Getorff
- Trassenheide
- Usedom
Hungary: Siofok (featured above)
Indiana: Chester Wheedon Upside Down House – Indianapolis
Lithuania: Radailiai, Klaipeda
Malaysia:
- Bandar Hilir, Melaka
- George Town, Penang Island
- Kuala Lumpur
Philippines:
- Davao City, Davao del Sur Province, Mindanao
- Pasay, Metro Manila, Luzon
Poland:
- Szymbark
- Zakopane (Dom Do Gory Nogami)

Portugal: Sao Miguel, Azores
Russia:
- Kaliningrad, Kaliningrad Oblast, Northwestern District
- Kazan, Volga District, republic of Tatarstan
- Moscow
- St. Petersburg
- Yekaterinburg, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Urals District
South Africa: Hartbeespoort, North West Province (featured above)
Spain: House of Katmandu – Magalluf, Mallorca (Majorca)
Thailand:
- Pattaya – Na Chom Thian
- Phuket
Turkiye (Turkey): Antalya
Ukraine: Polyanytsya
United Kingdom:
- London Livery – Southwark Street, London
- Brighton Beach, UK – By the way, Brighton’s upside-down house is the UK’s first inverted photo experience
USA:
- Nellie Bly O’Bryan House – Lee Vining, California
- Norman Johnson’s Upside-Down House – Sunrise Golf Village, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Wonderworks – Orlando, Florida
- Wonderworks – Pigeon Forge, Texas
- Top Secret, Inc. – Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin