Freud Museum

Overview

The Sigmund Freud Museum occupies Berggasse 19, where Freud lived and worked for 47 years. Reopened in 2020 after a major expansion, it now fills the entire building with original furnishings, documents, and a thoughtful exploration of psychoanalysis.

Highlights

• Waiting room: Recreated with original furniture—where patients waited before entering the consulting room.
• Personal effects: Freud's hat, cane, and travel case, alongside first editions and letters.
• Contemporary art: Changing exhibitions explore psychoanalysis through art.

History

Freud moved to Berggasse 19 in 1891 and fled to London in 1938 after the Nazi annexation. The apartment was preserved by his daughter Anna and opened as a museum in 1971.

Visitor Tips

• Audio guide: Included in the €14 admission and adds essential context.
• Combine: Pair with Schwabing-style Alsergrund neighbourhood exploration.
• Duration: 45–60 minutes.