cathedral
St. Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom)
Vienna's magnificent Gothic cathedral with its distinctive multi-coloured tile roof and 136-metre south tower dominating the city skyline.
2 km · about 5 min drive
State of Vienna, Austria · Europe
Alsergrund works well as a base: 4km from Belvedere Palace.
Alsergrund is a town located in State of Vienna, Austria. With a population of 41,645, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Alsergrund sits in Austria, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Vienna time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Alsergrund to your route.
Alsergrund (Austrian German pronunciation: [ˈalsɐˌɡrʊnd] ; Viennese: Oisagrund) is the ninth district of Vienna, Austria (German: 9. Bezirk, Alsergrund). It is located just north of the first, central district, Innere Stadt. Alsergrund was incorporated in 1862, with seven suburbs. As a central district, the area isRead more
densely populated. According to the census of 2001, there were 37,816 inhabitants over 2.99 square km (1.15 sq. mi).
Many departments of the University of Vienna (main university), TU Wien and the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU) are located in Alsergrund. Until 2013 the University of Economics and Business (Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien) was also located in the 9th district, but eventually moved to the 2nd district. There are also many large hospitals, including the biggest in Vienna, the AKH (Allgemeines Krankenhaus, "General Hospital").
Alsergrund is associated with many notable names of Viennese art and science. It is the birthplace of Romantic composer Franz Schubert. Classic music composer Ludwig van Beethoven died here in his apartment at Schwarzspanierstraße 15. Berggasse 19 is the former residence and office of Sigmund Freud. It was Freud's home from 1891 until his flight to England in 1938, and is currently the site of the Vienna Sigmund Freud Museum. Most of the patients Freud treated during the development of his theories of psychoanalysis visited him at his Alsergrund office.
In addition, the park in front of the Votivkirche, on the corner of Währingerstrasse and Schottenring, was named after Freud, in memory of his frequent visits there.
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Alsergrund is located in State of Vienna, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 48.2232 latitude, 16.3551 longitude.
Alsergrund has a population of approximately 41,645 people, making it a town in Austria.
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Full driving guide for Austria8 notable places within an hour's drive.
cathedral
Vienna's magnificent Gothic cathedral with its distinctive multi-coloured tile roof and 136-metre south tower dominating the city skyline.
2 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
Vast imperial palace complex in Vienna that served as the Habsburg dynasty's seat of power for over 600 years.
2 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
World-renowned opera house on the Ringstrasse, one of the most important venues for opera and ballet since 1869.
2 km · about 5 min drive
museum
Vienna's grand imperial art museum housing the Habsburgs' legendary collection, including Bruegel's masterpieces and the Crown Jewels.
2 km · about 5 min drive
cafe
Opened in 1876 under the vaulted arches of Palais Ferstel, this was the coffeehouse of Trotsky, Freud and Vienna's literary circle; the Apfelstrudel and the house pianist remain.
2 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
Vienna's beloved public amusement park anchored by the iconic Giant Ferris Wheel built in 1897.
3 km · about 5 min drive
castle
A Baroque palace complex in Vienna built for Prince Eugene of Savoy, housing one of Austria's most important art collections.
4 km · about 10 min drive
castle
The magnificent 1,441-room Habsburg summer residence in Vienna, with Baroque gardens, the world's oldest zoo, and the Gloriette viewpoint.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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