Treasury
Introduction
The most important treasury in the world is reason indeed to be amazed: Here, in the oldest part of the Imperial Palace (13th century), you find not only the Emperor’s Crown of the Holy Roman Empire (circa 962) and the Austrian Emperor’s Crown (1602), but also the Burgundian Treasure from the fifteenth century and the Treasure of the Order of the Golden Fleece.
Fascinating treasures from the possessions of the Habsburgs, among them an "unicorn" almost two and a half meters long, are exhibited here together with the crown of Emperor Rudolf II (1552-1612). The orb and scepter, the insignia of the imperial house of Austria, were symbols of might and dignity for centuries. These pieces are set with valuable jewels; they and the intricately worked jewelry are not only witnesses of history, they are also worth a fortune.
The entrance to the Treasuries can be found in the Schweizerhof, whose name is reminiscent of the Swiss Guard that was once posted here.
Address
Treasury (Schatzkammer) Hofburg, Schweizerhof 1010 Wien www.khm.at
Contacts
+43 1 525 24 4031 info.kk@khm.at
Prices
Adults €12,00
Cheaper with the Vienna Card
Visitors under 19: Free admission, Combination ticket "The Treasures of the Emperor" (treasury and morning work at the Spanish Riding School): €22.00
Accessibility
Main entrance
no steps (Double swing door 200 cm wide)
Elevator available
110 cm wide and 140 cm deep , Doors 80 cm wide
More information
Restrooms with access for disabled persons available.
Special offers for disabled persons
Wheelchair rental (reserve at least one day ahead)
Comments
Exhibition rooms: 20 steps and elevator. Old Spiritual Treasury (exhibition rooms of the treasuries next to the Hofburg chapel): Can only be reached from outside via steps.
Introduction
The most important treasury in the world is reason indeed to be amazed: Here, in the oldest part of the Imperial Palace (13th century), you find not only the Emperor’s Crown of the Holy Roman Empire (circa 962) and the Austrian Emperor’s Crown (1602), but also the Burgundian Treasure from the fifteenth century and the Treasure of the Order of the Golden Fleece.
Fascinating treasures from the possessions of the Habsburgs, among them a "unicorn" almost two and a half meters long, are exhibited here together with the crown of Emperor Rudolf II (1552-1612). The orb and scepter, the insignia of the imperial house of Austria, were symbols of might and dignity for centuries. These pieces are set with valuable jewels; they and the intricately worked jewelry are not only witnesses of history, they are also worth a fortune.
The entrance to the Treasuries can be found in the Schweizerhof, whose name is reminiscent of the Swiss Guard that was once posted here.
Address
Treasury (Schatzkammer) Hofburg, Schweizerhof 1010 Wien www.khm.at
Contacts
+43 1 525 24 4031 info.kk@khm.at
Prices
Adults €12,00
Cheaper with the Vienna Card
Visitors under 19: Free admission, Combination ticket "The Treasures of the Emperor" (treasury and morning work at the Spanish Riding School): €22.00
Opening hours
Wen - Mon, 09:00 - 17:30
Accessibility
Main entrance
no steps (Double swing door 200 cm wide)
Elevator available
110 cm wide and 140 cm deep , Doors 80 cm wide
More information
Restrooms with access for disabled persons available.
Special offers for disabled persons
Wheelchair rental (reserve at least one day ahead)
Comments
Exhibition rooms: 20 steps and elevator. Old Spiritual Treasury (exhibition rooms of the treasuries next to the Hofburg chapel): Can only be reached from outside via steps.
