Skip the Line: Imperial Treasury of Vienna Entrance Ticket
Description
Be enchanted by the treasures of the past! The Imperial Treasury Vienna in Hofburg Palace showcases the unique treasures of the House of Habsburg. Perfect for all ages and a great look into the royal past.
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Itinerary
Discover the fascinating treasures of the Habsburgs in the oldest part of the Hofburg Palace – the Swiss Wing. See the most precious jewels – among them one of the largest emeralds in the world – that testify to the former power of the Habsburg dynasty. Other highlights are the treasure of the Order of the Golden Fleece as well the collections of 15th-century Burgundy and the cradle of the King of Rome (Napoleon II). Admire the charming jewelry of Hapsburg empresses and princesses and parts of the original jewelry of Empress Elisabeth. Discover legendary treasures such as the Holy Lance from the 8th century, the largest cut emerald in the world, the world's largest agate bowl – known as the Holy Grail – or the horn of a unicorn.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(115)
The “Skip-the-line” part was not accurate. I had to get in line to retrieve our tickets. That was very misleading. Thankfully the line wasn’t horrible, but with 2 knee replacements last year 2025, I didn’t need extra standing time. I would recommend this museum but be aware of “skip-the-line” promise.
This is not a ticket, you still have to wait in line at ticket sales and present this voucher to receive a ticket. You do not skip the line.
It was not my first time; I had been there several times before. But this time with my granddaughter from Canada, whom I have not seen since 2016. She was on a tour of Europe and specifically took an extra two days to visit me in Vienna. On the second day, we went to the treasury. She was very impressed. The treasury is managed by KHM, as are several other museums, so I bought a yearly pass for this occasion again, because if one goes to any of the museums more than three times, it is much cheaper than single admission.
Incredibly boring and is very dark inside too and hard to see. A very skippable attraction. Also stifling on a hot day. Skip.
We arranged for a private tour (90 euros+museum admission) for the two of us. Excellent. The guide, Lauren, was very well-versed in the history and offered insight and perspective on significance, timeframe, and politics of the different eras. Thank you!
On the whole, I found the visit to the Imperial Treasury to be enormously exciting and insightful! The staff was friendly, helpful and patient. I particularly consider the acquisition from the audio guides to be promising, as they not only detailed the exhibits, but were neither too short nor too long in duration and provided visitors with further numbers for more detailed information about certain issues. It gave the positive impression that the museum had carefully examined his pieces and had an interest in communicating the subject matter to an interested lay public. In a few words, I can recommend everyone a visit to the Treasury, which is often underestimated compared to other museums in Vienna.
Fabulous collection of crowns, mantles, sceptres, orbs, crosses and other precious objects used during the last almost 1000 years by the different emperors of the Habsburg family who ruled the Empire. It is incredible that they have kept so many objects used during the coronations of almost all emperors. It is shocking to see the painting of an emperor painted centuries ago and have the same objects with which he poses there. A must-see place if you visit Vienna.
Impressive collection of crown jewels and coronation coats as well as many precious sacred objects. You should plan for 2 to 3 hours
The Imperial Treasury takes visitors through the long and impressive history of Austria through the exhibits. I found the audio guide very useful because everything was explained there very well and in detail.
The treasure of the imperial family is worth a visit because this place is very well equipped. From the Roman period to the Habsburg treasury you will spend more than an hour there. This Museum is made up of reasoning rooms and the crowds can quickly make the visit unpleasant, if not the staff talking so loudly that it is difficult to hear the audio guide!
