Neighbourhood guide

Alsergrund

Universities, a hospital quarter and the Servitenviertel

Alsergrund sits just north of the Ring and is shaped by the University of Vienna, the old General Hospital grounds and the Volksoper. It is a residential district with a few museums and quiet cafe streets.

The Berggasse leads to the Sigmund Freud Museum, in the apartment where Freud lived and worked. The Josephinum and the Narrenturm hold medical collections, and the Gartenpalais Liechtenstein houses a princely art collection.

The Servitenviertel around the Servitenkirche is a small pedestrian quarter of cafes and shops, and the Strudlhofstiege is a stairway known from Viennese literature. In the evening the Volksoper, Bronski & Grünberg and the Votiv Kino are the main draws.

Getting there

The U4 stops at Rossauer Lände and Friedensbrücke, and the U6 at Nußdorfer Straße, Währinger Straße-Volksoper and Michelbeuern-AKH. Several tram lines cross the district, and Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof is the terminus for trains to the north-west. Check routes on wienerlinien.at.

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Nearby neighbourhoods

Josefstadt Small streets, theatres and coffee houses 10 places · 1.3 km away

Innere Stadt The old town inside the Ring 37 places · 1.7 km away

Neubau The MuseumsQuartier and Spittelberg 13 places · 2.1 km away

Währing Villas, parks and the Cottage quarter 9 places · 2.2 km away

The best of Alsergrund

Best museum Sigmund Freud Museum The museum occupies the apartment and practice where Freud lived and worked from 1891 to 1938.

Best landmark Volksoper Wien The city's second opera house, known for operetta, musicals and ballet.

Best landmark Strudlhofstiege An Art Nouveau stairway between Boltzmanngasse and Liechtensteinstraße, made famous by a Doderer novel.

Best church Votivkirche A neo-Gothic church of the 1850s and 1870s facing the University of Vienna.

Things to do in Alsergrund

The street entrance of the Sigmund Freud Museum at Berggasse 19 in Vienna

Museum Sigmund Freud Museum The museum occupies the apartment and practice where Freud lived and worked from 1891 to 1938.

Museum Gartenpalais Liechtenstein A Baroque garden palace that houses the princely family's art collection.

The Volksoper building seen from the street corner in daylight in Vienna

Landmark Volksoper Wien A Vienna opera house on Währinger Straße that stages operetta, opera and musicals.

The round brick Narrenturm tower behind a tree in the old general hospital grounds in Vienna

Museum Narrenturm A round tower from 1784 in the old General Hospital grounds that holds the pathological-anatomical collection.

Museum Josephinum An 18th-century medical academy building with a collection of anatomical wax models.

Votivkirche seen from the park on a sunny day, Vienna

Church Votivkirche A neo-Gothic church facing the University of Vienna.

The white balustraded double staircase of the Strudlhofstiege in Vienna

Landmark Strudlhofstiege An Art Nouveau stairway built in 1910 to a design by Theodor Johann Jaeger, made famous by Heimito von Doderer's 1951 novel.

The yellow twin towered Servitenkirche seen from its square in Vienna

Church Servitenkirche A Baroque church begun in 1651, dedicated to the Annunciation, in the Servitenviertel.

Museum Schubert Geburtshaus The house where Franz Schubert was born in 1797, now a small museum.

Interior of Cafe Weimar with display counter and chandeliers, Vienna

Cafe Café Weimar A traditional Viennese coffeehouse on Währinger Straße, open since 1900.

Nightlife Bronski & Grünberg A small independent theatre with a programme of plays.

Nightlife Votiv Kino A cinema at Währinger Straße 12 near the Votivkirche.

What's on in Alsergrund

Local events in the next 30 days, read from the ward, park and organiser pages each one links to.

Die Fledermaus Classical and opera
Fri 13 Nov · Volksoper Wien
The Johann Strauss operetta Die Fledermaus, sung in German with German and English surtitles.
19:00 to 22:15 · Map · Source: Volksoper Wien (Wiener Staatsoper GmbH / Bundestheater)
Udo Jürgens Served Cheerfully Concert
13 to 14 Nov · Theater Center Forum
An evening of Udo Jürgens hits sung by Wolf Frank.
20:00 · Map · Source: Theater Center Forum · Udo Jürgens heiter serviert
Chicago Theatre and shows
Sat 14 Nov · Volksoper Wien
The Kander and Ebb musical Chicago, sung in German with English songs and English surtitles.
19:00 to 21:45 · Map · Source: Volksoper Wien (Wiener Staatsoper GmbH / Bundestheater)
Children's Film Festival Film
Sun 15 Nov, Mon 16 Nov, Tue 17 Nov, Wed 18 Nov · Votiv Kino
A children's film festival with screenings in the Great Hall of the Votiv Kino.
Map · Source: Votiv Kino · Kinderfilmfestival
Die üblichen Strizzis Theatre and shows
Sun 15 Nov · Bronski & Grünberg
Show at Bronski & Grünberg, as listed on the organiser's page.
from 19:30 · Map · Source: Bronski & Grünberg
Let Us Forget the World: Volksoper 1938 Theatre and shows
Sun 15 Nov · Volksoper Wien
A play with music about the Volksoper in 1938, performed in German with English surtitles.
17:00 to 20:00 · Map · Source: Volksoper Wien (Wiener Staatsoper GmbH / Bundestheater) · Lass uns die Welt vergessen - Volksoper 1938
Die Preisverleihung Theatre and shows
Mon 16 Nov · Bronski & Grünberg
Show at Bronski & Grünberg, as listed on the organiser's page.
from 20:30 · Map · Source: Bronski & Grünberg
Salome Theatre and shows
Mon 16 Nov · Volksoper Wien
The Richard Strauss music drama Salome, sung in German with German and English surtitles.
19:00 to 20:45 · Map · Source: Volksoper Wien (Wiener Staatsoper GmbH / Bundestheater)
The Forger (film and talk) Talks and readings
Mon 16 Nov · Votiv Kino
A screening of the film Der Passfälscher followed by a talk, in Votiv 3.
19:30 · Map · Source: Votiv Kino · Der Passfälscher (Film & Gespräch)
Die Preisverleihung Theatre and shows
Wed 18 Nov · Bronski & Grünberg
Show at Bronski & Grünberg, as listed on the organiser's page.
from 20:30 · Map · Source: Bronski & Grünberg

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The Tsarevich Classical and opera
Wed 18 Nov · Volksoper Wien
The Franz Lehár operetta Der Zarewitsch, sung in German with German and English surtitles.
20:00 to 21:45 · Map · Source: Volksoper Wien (Wiener Staatsoper GmbH / Bundestheater) · Der Zarewitsch
The Magic Flute Classical and opera
Thu 19 Nov · Volksoper Wien
Mozart's opera The Magic Flute, sung in German with German and English surtitles.
19:00 to 22:00 · Map · Source: Volksoper Wien (Wiener Staatsoper GmbH / Bundestheater) · Die Zauberflöte
Chicago Theatre and shows
Fri 20 Nov · Volksoper Wien
The Kander and Ebb musical Chicago, sung in German with English songs and English surtitles.
19:00 to 21:45 · Map · Source: Volksoper Wien (Wiener Staatsoper GmbH / Bundestheater)
WERKSCHAU XXXI: Gabriele Rothemann Exhibition
On now, until 21 Nov · Fotogalerie Wien
Event by Fotogalerie Wien at Fotogalerie Wien, as listed on the organiser's page.
€ 250,- (exkl. Versandspesen) · from 19:10 · Map · Source: WUK
Die Preisverleihung Theatre and shows
Sat 21 Nov · Bronski & Grünberg
Show at Bronski & Grünberg, as listed on the organiser's page.
from 20:30 · Map · Source: Bronski & Grünberg
Salome Theatre and shows
Sat 21 Nov · Volksoper Wien
The Richard Strauss music drama Salome, sung in German with German and English surtitles.
19:00 to 20:45 · Map · Source: Volksoper Wien (Wiener Staatsoper GmbH / Bundestheater)
Winter Fashion Club, 21.11.2026 Activities
Sat 21 Nov · WUK Wien
Event by The VELVET at WUK Wien, as listed on the organiser's page.
Price · from 16:00 · Map · Source: Basis.Kultur.Wien · Winter Fashion Club - 21.11.2026
Chicago Theatre and shows
Sun 22 Nov · Volksoper Wien
The Kander and Ebb musical Chicago, sung in German with English songs and English surtitles.
19:00 to 21:45 · Map · Source: Volksoper Wien (Wiener Staatsoper GmbH / Bundestheater)
Winter Fashion Club, 22.11.2026 Activities
Sun 22 Nov · WUK Wien
Event by The VELVET at WUK Wien, as listed on the organiser's page.
Price · from 11:00 · Map · Source: Basis.Kultur.Wien · Winter Fashion Club - 22.11.2026
Onkel Wanja Theatre and shows
Mon 23 Nov · Bronski & Grünberg
Show at Bronski & Grünberg, as listed on the organiser's page.
from 20:30 · Map · Source: Bronski & Grünberg
The Tsarevich Classical and opera
Mon 23 Nov · Volksoper Wien
The Franz Lehár operetta Der Zarewitsch, sung in German with German and English surtitles.
20:00 to 21:45 · Map · Source: Volksoper Wien (Wiener Staatsoper GmbH / Bundestheater) · Der Zarewitsch
Chicago Theatre and shows
Tue 24 Nov · Volksoper Wien
The Kander and Ebb musical Chicago, sung in German with English songs and English surtitles.
19:00 to 21:45 · Map · Source: Volksoper Wien (Wiener Staatsoper GmbH / Bundestheater)
Christmas with Peter and Friends Concert
Tue 24 Nov, Wed 25 Nov, Sat 28 Nov, Sun 29 Nov · Theater Center Forum
A Christmas programme of Peter Alexander hits led by Nik Raspotnik.
20:00 (29 November at 16:30) · Map · Source: Theater Center Forum · Weihnachten mit Peter & Friends
Onkel Wanja Theatre and shows
Tue 24 Nov · Bronski & Grünberg
Show at Bronski & Grünberg, as listed on the organiser's page.
from 20:30 · Map · Source: Bronski & Grünberg
Chicago Theatre and shows
Wed 25 Nov · Volksoper Wien
The Kander and Ebb musical Chicago, sung in German with English songs and English surtitles.
19:00 to 21:45 · Map · Source: Volksoper Wien (Wiener Staatsoper GmbH / Bundestheater)
Romeo & Julia Theatre and shows
Thu 26 Nov · Bronski & Grünberg
Show at Bronski & Grünberg, as listed on the organiser's page.
from 20:30 · Map · Source: Bronski & Grünberg
Let Us Forget the World: Volksoper 1938 Theatre and shows
Fri 27 Nov · Volksoper Wien
A play with music about the Volksoper in 1938, performed in German with English surtitles.
19:00 to 22:00 · Map · Source: Volksoper Wien (Wiener Staatsoper GmbH / Bundestheater) · Lass uns die Welt vergessen - Volksoper 1938
Conversation with Dario Ferrari Talks and readings
Sat 28 Nov · Buchhandlung List
Conversation with the author Dario Ferrari about his novel Die Pause ist vorbei.
19:00 · Map · Source: Istituto Italiano di Cultura Wien, Veranstaltungen · Die Pause ist vorbei | Gespräch mit Dario Ferrari
Marie Antoinette Dance
Sat 28 Nov · Volksoper Wien
A ballet by Thierry Malandain about Marie Antoinette.
19:00 to 20:30 · Map · Source: Volksoper Wien (Wiener Staatsoper GmbH / Bundestheater)
Die Preisverleihung Theatre and shows
Sun 29 Nov · Bronski & Grünberg
Show at Bronski & Grünberg, as listed on the organiser's page.
from 20:30 · Map · Source: Bronski & Grünberg
Let Us Forget the World: Volksoper 1938 Theatre and shows
Sun 29 Nov · Volksoper Wien
A play with music about the Volksoper in 1938, performed in German with English surtitles.
17:00 to 20:00 · Map · Source: Volksoper Wien (Wiener Staatsoper GmbH / Bundestheater) · Lass uns die Welt vergessen - Volksoper 1938
Bildträger:in Activities
30 Nov 2026 to 16 Jan 2027 · Fotogalerie Wien
Event by Fotogalerie Wien at Fotogalerie Wien, as listed on the organiser's page.
Map · Source: WUK
Die Preisverleihung Theatre and shows
Mon 30 Nov · Bronski & Grünberg
Show at Bronski & Grünberg, as listed on the organiser's page.
from 20:30 · Map · Source: Bronski & Grünberg
Advent Singing Concert
Tue 1 Dec · Volksoper Wien
A short Advent singing session at the Volksoper.
19:00 to 19:30 · Map · Source: Volksoper Wien (Wiener Staatsoper GmbH / Bundestheater) · Adventsingen
The Tsarevich Classical and opera
Tue 1 Dec · Volksoper Wien
The Franz Lehár operetta Der Zarewitsch, sung in German with German and English surtitles.
20:00 to 21:45 · Map · Source: Volksoper Wien (Wiener Staatsoper GmbH / Bundestheater) · Der Zarewitsch
Marie Antoinette Dance
Wed 2 Dec · Volksoper Wien
A ballet by Thierry Malandain about Marie Antoinette.
19:00 to 20:30 · Map · Source: Volksoper Wien (Wiener Staatsoper GmbH / Bundestheater)
The Pompfinewra: Cold Winter Concert
Wed 2 Dec · Theater Center Forum
A musical charity evening of songs about wintertime in Vienna.
20:00 · Map · Source: Theater Center Forum · Die Pompfinewra: Koida Winta
Die üblichen Strizzis Theatre and shows
Thu 3 Dec · Bronski & Grünberg
Show at Bronski & Grünberg, as listed on the organiser's page.
from 19:30 · Map · Source: Bronski & Grünberg
The Magic Flute Classical and opera
Thu 3 Dec · Volksoper Wien
Mozart's opera The Magic Flute, sung in German with German and English surtitles.
19:00 to 22:00 · Map · Source: Volksoper Wien (Wiener Staatsoper GmbH / Bundestheater) · Die Zauberflöte
Chicago Theatre and shows
Fri 4 Dec · Volksoper Wien
The Kander and Ebb musical Chicago, sung in German with English songs and English surtitles.
19:00 to 21:45 · Map · Source: Volksoper Wien (Wiener Staatsoper GmbH / Bundestheater)
Die üblichen Strizzis Theatre and shows
Fri 4 Dec · Bronski & Grünberg
Show at Bronski & Grünberg, as listed on the organiser's page.
from 19:30 · Map · Source: Bronski & Grünberg
Romeo & Julia Theatre and shows
Sat 5 Dec · Bronski & Grünberg
Show at Bronski & Grünberg, as listed on the organiser's page.
from 20:30 · Map · Source: Bronski & Grünberg
The Opera Ball Classical and opera
Sat 5 Dec · Volksoper Wien
The Richard Heuberger operetta Der Opernball, sung in German with German and English surtitles.
19:00 · Map · Source: Volksoper Wien (Wiener Staatsoper GmbH / Bundestheater) · Der Opernball
Marie Antoinette Dance
Sun 6 Dec · Volksoper Wien
A ballet by Thierry Malandain about Marie Antoinette.
17:00 to 18:30 · Map · Source: Volksoper Wien (Wiener Staatsoper GmbH / Bundestheater)
Romeo & Julia Theatre and shows
Sun 6 Dec · Bronski & Grünberg
Show at Bronski & Grünberg, as listed on the organiser's page.
from 20:30 · Map · Source: Bronski & Grünberg
Die Fledermaus Classical and opera
Mon 7 Dec · Volksoper Wien
The Johann Strauss operetta Die Fledermaus, sung in German with German and English surtitles.
19:00 to 22:15 · Map · Source: Volksoper Wien (Wiener Staatsoper GmbH / Bundestheater)
Advent Singing Concert
Tue 8 Dec · Volksoper Wien
A short Advent singing session at the Volksoper.
17:00 to 17:30 · Map · Source: Volksoper Wien (Wiener Staatsoper GmbH / Bundestheater) · Adventsingen
Romeo & Julia Theatre and shows
Tue 8 Dec · Bronski & Grünberg
Show at Bronski & Grünberg, as listed on the organiser's page.
from 20:30 · Map · Source: Bronski & Grünberg
The Magic Flute Classical and opera
Tue 8 Dec · Volksoper Wien
Mozart's opera The Magic Flute, sung in German with German and English surtitles.
18:00 to 21:00 · Map · Source: Volksoper Wien (Wiener Staatsoper GmbH / Bundestheater) · Die Zauberflöte
Christmas Around the World Concert
Wed 9 Dec, Fri 11 Dec, Sat 12 Dec · Theater Center Forum
A Christmas programme with Natalie Ritt on songs and customs from other countries.
20:00 · Map · Source: Theater Center Forum · Christmas around the world
Killing Carmen Theatre and shows
Wed 9 Dec · Volksoper Wien
A music theatre piece by Nils Strunk, Lukas Schrenk and Gabriel Cazes in German, French and English with surtitles.
20:00 to 21:50 · Map · Source: Volksoper Wien (Wiener Staatsoper GmbH / Bundestheater)
Amadeus Theatre and shows
Thu 10 Dec · Bronski & Grünberg
Show at Bronski & Grünberg, as listed on the organiser's page.
from 19:30 · Map · Source: Bronski & Grünberg
The Opera Ball Classical and opera
Thu 10 Dec · Volksoper Wien
The Richard Heuberger operetta Der Opernball, sung in German with German and English surtitles.
19:00 · Map · Source: Volksoper Wien (Wiener Staatsoper GmbH / Bundestheater) · Der Opernball
Amadeus Theatre and shows
Fri 11 Dec · Bronski & Grünberg
Show at Bronski & Grünberg, as listed on the organiser's page.
from 19:30 · Map · Source: Bronski & Grünberg
Chicago Theatre and shows
Fri 11 Dec · Volksoper Wien
The Kander and Ebb musical Chicago, sung in German with English songs and English surtitles.
18:00 to 20:45 · Map · Source: Volksoper Wien (Wiener Staatsoper GmbH / Bundestheater)
Hansel and Gretel Classical and opera
Sat 12 Dec · Volksoper Wien
Humperdinck's opera Hänsel und Gretel, sung in German with German and English surtitles.
19:00 to 21:00 · Map · Source: Volksoper Wien (Wiener Staatsoper GmbH / Bundestheater) · Hänsel und Gretel
Christmas Concert 2026 Concert
Sun 13 Dec · Volksoper Wien
A Christmas concert at the Volksoper.
14:00 · Map · Source: Volksoper Wien (Wiener Staatsoper GmbH / Bundestheater) · Weihnachtskonzert 2026
Christmas Concert 2026 Concert
Sun 13 Dec · Volksoper Wien
A Christmas concert at the Volksoper.
18:00 · Map · Source: Volksoper Wien (Wiener Staatsoper GmbH / Bundestheater) · Weihnachtskonzert 2026

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