Habsburg Imperial Crypt
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Fee required
Wheelchair accessible
The final resting place for 150 members of the Habsburg dynasty, including 12 emperors and 19 empresses, in Vienna.

📜 The historic Imperial Crypt in Vienna, final resting place for Habsburg royalty.

Why Go

👑 Explore the elaborate sarcophagi of emperors and empresses
💀 Witness the unique "celebration of death" in Viennese culture
🖼️ Admire rich ornamentation and gothic designs
🏛️ Discover a major sight connected to European imperial history

Why Avoid

💰 Admission fee required

Tips

📍 Located below the Capuchin Church on Neuer Markt square.
🔗 Combine your visit with St. Stephen's Cathedral crypt or St. Augustin's Heart Crypt.

Cost

💰 Adults 5 EUR, discounts for students, seniors, groups, and under 14s.

Hours

🕒 Daily, 10:00-18:00 (Thurs 09:00-18:00), with varied hours on holidays and closed Jan 13-21.

Accessibility

♿ Main entrance and elevator are wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair accessible restroom available. Some areas have 3 steps. Seeing eye dogs allowed.

Last updated 6 days ago

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