Sigmund Freud and the Vienna of the Mind
Psychoanalysis, medicine and science in the Alsergrund district
TopicWien- Duration
- 2.0 hours
- Languages
- German, English
This private tour in Vienna's Alsergrund district follows Sigmund Freud from the university to Berggasse 19. You learn why Vienna around 1900 became the cradle of psychoanalysis and modern medicine.
Sigmund Freud lived and worked at Berggasse 19 for almost 50 years, from 1891 until he fled to London in 1938. Here he saw his patients, wrote The Interpretation of Dreams and developed psychoanalysis. Today the house is a museum.
The 9th district was already a quarter of science back then. Around the Old General Hospital, opened by Emperor Joseph II in 1784, famous doctors of the Vienna School of Medicine worked. The round Narrenturm is one of Europe's earliest buildings for the mentally ill.
Your guide tells you about Freud's coffeehouses, his colleagues and critics, his Jewish roots and his expulsion by the Nazis, and shows how his ideas still shape our thinking today.
Highlights
- Berggasse 19, Freud's home and practice
- The Vienna School of Medicine
- The Narrenturm from 1784
- Freud's university and coffeehouses
- Escape and exile in 1938
The route
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1University of Vienna
Start where Freud studied and taught.
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2Votive Church
A look at the quarter of doctors and scholars.
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3Old General Hospital
The former hospital campus and the Narrenturm.
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4Berggasse
The house where psychoanalysis was born.
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5Servitenviertel
Finish in a quiet neighborhood full of history.
Who this tour is for
For curious minds interested in psychology, medicine and intellectual Vienna around 1900.
Frequently asked questions
Are entrance fees included?
No, entrance fees are never included in the tour price. When you book, we are happy to tell you which admissions apply to your group.
How is the price calculated?
This is a private tour for your group only. The price is per group, not per person, which makes it great value for families and friends traveling together.
Can we visit the Sigmund Freud Museum?
Yes, you can end the tour with a visit to the museum if you like. Admission is not included in the price.
