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Sigmund Freud Museum

About

The Sigmund Freud Museum in Vienna, located at Berggasse 19, was home to Sigmund Freud for 47 years and is considered the birthplace of psychoanalysis. Following extensive renovations, visitors can now explore all of Freud's private rooms. The museum houses a documentary center about his life and work, showcasing original items, the practice's waiting room, and part of his antique collection. It also features Europe's largest psychoanalytic research library. While Freud's famous couch is now in the Freud Museum in London, an augmented reality installation brings it back to Berggasse 19 virtually. The museum also presents special exhibitions and a collection of conceptual art, exploring the influence of psychoanalysis on art and society. You can see the original layout of his living and working spaces, including the floors, doors, and even the view into the inner courtyard, offering an authentic experience of Freud's environment. The museum also addresses the history of the building and the impact of Nazi terror, which led to Freud's emigration to London in 1938.

Vienna Austria

Location

The Sigmund Freud Museum is located at Berggasse 19 in Vienna’s 9th district, Alsergrund, in the historic Gründerzeit building where Freud lived and worked for 47 years. The museum is near the University of Vienna, making it part of a vibrant intellectual and cultural area. Public transport access is convenient, with the closest tram stop at Berggasse served by lines 1, 2, and D, and the Volkstheater station (U2 and U3 lines) about a five-minute walk away. The U2 line’s Schottentor station is also within walking distance. Nearby, visitors can explore the Sigmund Freud Park, which features a memorial to Freud, and the area offers charming streets with cafes and shops. The museum is surrounded by other cultural landmarks and is a short distance from the historic city center, connecting easily to major attractions. Although the museum itself does not have parking, several public garages are available nearby. This location places the Sigmund Freud Museum in a lively district blending history, academia, and urban life.