The Imperial Treasury in Vienna (German: Schatzkammer) represents one of the most important treasuries in the world and the national Austrian treasure of the Habsburg monarchs.
The Schatzkammer houses, among other things, two imperial crowns, the Burgundian treasure and the treasure of the Order of the Golden Fleece. The Vienna Imperial Treasury is located in the Swiss wing of the Hofburg Palace complex.
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The Treasury is divided into two parts - the ecclesiastical and the secular, of which the secular is the most visited and the most valuable.
The secular treasury
In this part of the collection you will find the most beautiful and valuable exhibits.
Crown Jewels of the Holy Roman Empire
Contains insignia designed for the coronation of the emperors of the Holy Roman Empire. The jewels are divided into two parts.
The less important one is located in Aachen, Germany, while the originals of the greater part of the jewels are exhibited in Vienna.
Here you can admire the crown, the coronation cross, the holy spear, the imperial apple, the scepter and the coronation garment. The value of these jewels is absolutely incalculable, dating from around 800.
Crown Jewels of the Austrian Empire
The second most valuable collection are the jewels for the coronation of the Austrian emperors, of which the three most important ones from the early 17th century are on display in Vienna: the imperial crown, the sceptre and the apple.
The Burgundian Treasure
The 15th-century Burgundian Treasure and the Order of the Golden Fleece also contain the famous Grand Master's cloak from 1432, made by the Eyck brothers.
Czech Crown Jewels
Vienna also houses some of the Czech crown jewels - the original sceptre and apple intended for the coronation of Czech kings made for Charles IV.
Church Treasury
Contains monuments of Christian church art, especially from the 14th to 17th centuries.
- Gothic reliquaries of Charles IV from Prague
- Set of altars and church utensils of Rudolf II.
- The two-storey amber altar from 1650
Admission and opening hours
The Schatzkammer is open daily except Tuesdays from 9:00-17:30.
Admission is divided into the following categories:
- 16 eur - Adults
- 15 eur - Vienna City Card holders
- 12 eur - Seniors over 65 and students aged 19 to 25
- Free - children under 18
- Tickets can be purchased online
Official information and news can be found on the website: kaiserliche-schatzkammer.at.
Location and transport
The Imperial Treasury is located in the very centre of Vienna and is within a 20-minute walk of most major sights. It is also very accessible by public transport:
- Metro - Herrengasse station approx. 150 metres (line U3), Stephansplatz approx. 250 metres (lines U1 and U3) or Museumsquartier approx. 250 metres (line U2)
- Tram - Burgring stop approx. 150 metres (lines D, 1, 2, 71)
- Bus - Michaelerplatz stop approx. 20 metres (lines 1A, 2A) or Burgring approx. 150 metres (line 57A)
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