Alsergrund

Alsergrund is the ninth district of Vienna, situated in the northern part of the city and formed by combining several former suburbs. The neighborhood features a mix of residential areas, educational institutions, and medical facilities that shape its character today.

The area became an official district in 1862 when seven independent suburbs merged into one administrative unit. This consolidation coincided with the growth of medical and educational institutions that would define the neighborhood's identity.

The district carries strong ties to famous residents like Sigmund Freud, whose home became a place where visitors explore intellectual history. Walking through the streets, you notice how the area reflects its connection to these influential figures.

The district connects well through underground lines U2, U4, and U6, plus the Franz-Josefs railway for regional trains. You can easily reach different parts of the neighborhood on foot or use public transportation to explore beyond it.

The Narrenturm, a circular building from 1784, houses an unusual pathological museum with medical specimens and instruments stored across its floors. This architectural oddity often goes unnoticed by visitors, though it holds remarkable medical history within its distinctive walls.

Location: Vienna

Elevation above the sea: 179 m

Reference: 9

Shares border with: Innere Stadt, Josefstadt, Hernals, Währing, Brigittenau, Leopoldstadt, Döbling

Website: http://wien.gv.at/alsergrund

GPS coordinates: 48.22528,16.35694

Latest update: December 13, 2025 21:44