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Imperial Crypt

Churches & cathedrals ·Vienna ·Closed
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Imperial Crypt is a Habsburg burial chamber beneath the Capuchin Church on Neuer Markt in Vienna's Innere Stadt.

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Why go

  • The double sarcophagus of Maria Theresa and Francis I Stephen, sculpted by Balthasar Ferdinand Moll.
  • The plain sarcophagi of Anna of Tyrol and Emperor Matthias, visible through the Founders Vault's baroque gates.
  • The tomb of Emperor Franz II, topped by a full-size Austrian imperial crown.
  • The 14 copper and yellow cast-iron sarcophagi in the Tuscan Vault.
  • The memorial bust of Emperor Charles I in the Crypt Chapel.

Opening hours

Today10:00 – 18:00Show all
Monday10:00 – 18:00
Tuesday10:00 – 18:00
Wednesday10:00 – 18:00
Thursday10:00 – 18:00
Friday10:00 – 18:00
Saturday10:00 – 18:00
Sunday10:00 – 18:00

Don't miss

  • Sarcophagus of Karoline von Fuchs-MollardMaria Theresa signed an inscription of gratitude on her governess's sarcophagus.The crypt
  • Joseph II's copper tombThe emperor rests unembalmed in a simple copper tomb.The crypt
  • Children's columbariumTwelve children's sarcophagi occupy recessed niches, in identical cases without names.Niches in the church foundation
  • Ferdinand Vault sarcophagiTwo sarcophagi are visible, while many other tombs are enclosed in the vault's corner piers.Ferdinand Vault
  • Zita's coffinThe coffin of Zita de Bourbon-Parma rests in the chapel.Crypt Chapel

Know before you go

  • The visitor route follows the tombs in historical order, with separate entrances and exits.
  • Themed and group tours are available on request; tours can also be arranged for school classes.

Legends and hidden details

  • At Habsburg funerals, the procession stops at the crypt’s closed door. Friars open the chapel doors after the deceased is described as a “poor sinner”.

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  1. Capuchin friars continue to guard and care for the crypt.

    Imperial Crypt - Wikipedia
  2. 18 empresses

    Twelve emperors and 18 empresses are among those buried here.

    Imperial Crypt - Wikipedia

  3. The crypt's ten connected underground vaults were built at different times.

    Imperial Crypt - Wikipedia

  4. The coffins bear symbols of power, mortality and faith.

    Kaisergruft - Die Grabstätte der Habsburger in Wien

  5. The hearts of Claudia Felicitas and Amalie Wilhelmine are kept here; their bodies are buried elsewhere.

    Imperial Crypt - Wikipedia

  6. The crypt has been enlarged eight times.

    Crypte des Capucins - Wikipedia

Shorts

History

Construction began in 1622, and their remains were transferred there in 1633. Ferdinand III commissioned the first extension, establishing it as a hereditary family burial place. Later rulers added vaults beneath the church and monastery. The most recent burial was Archduchess Yolande of Austria in 2023.

  1. 1617Anna of Tyrol provided for a crypt for herself and Emperor Matthias in her will.
  2. 1622Construction began under Ferdinand II.
  3. 1633Anna and Matthias were transferred to the completed crypt, beginning its use as a Habsburg burial place.
  4. 1657Leopold I enlarged the crypt beneath the church nave.
  5. 1710Joseph I added the first part of the Charles Vault.
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  1. 1754Maria Theresa began a domed vault extending into the monastery garden.
  2. 1824Franz II added the Franz Vault beside the Maria Theresa Vault.
  3. 1960A new vault was created beneath the cloister garden to improve conditions for preserving coffins.

Accessibility

  • Access for disabled visitors The crypt was made accessible to disabled visitors in 2003.

Sources: Imperial Crypt - Wikipedia · Vienna/Innere Stadt - Wikivoyage (see) · Kaisergruft - Die Grabstätte der Habsburger in … · Kaisergruft - Wikipedia · Crypte des Capucins - Wikipedia · checked 29 Oct 2026

Where
Tegetthoffstrasse 2, Vienna

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Questions and answers

Where is the Imperial Crypt in Vienna?

The Imperial Crypt is at Tegetthoffstraße 2, beneath the Capuchin Church and monastery on Neuer Markt in the Innere Stadt.

Is the Imperial Crypt accessible to visitors with disabilities?

The crypt was made accessible to visitors with disabilities in 2003.

Can I arrange a guided tour of the Imperial Crypt?

Themed and group tours are available on request. Tours can also be arranged for school classes.

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