• In 1824 the four vaults of the Imperial Crypt held 78 bodies and urns containing the hearts of three other persons.
  • Discover the history of the Habsburg empire in Vienna. The imperial crypt takes you through 400 years of Austrian and European history.
  • Be aware, though, that this is no virtual reality tourist attraction, but the actual family crypt of the imperial line: an underground graveyard, albeit one with a rich...
  • You will be surprised about what anecdotes there are on the Providentia Fountain at Neuer Markt and on the Habsburg burial ritual in the Imperial Crypt.
  • The Imperial Crypt (Kaisergruft) has been the main place of rest for the Austrian Habsburg dynasty since 1633.
  • Visit the Imperial Capuchins' Crypt, the burial place of the Habsburg dynasty since 1618.
  • Visiting the Imperial Crypt offers a unique experience to explore the splendor and symbolism of the artwork and architecture.
  • Great personalities – buried in the Imperial Vault. With a total of around 150 people buried, the Imperial Crypt has been continually expanded over the centuries.
  • Twelve emperors, 18 empresses, and 113 other members of the Habsburg family are interred in the Imperial Crypt (Kaisergruft) in Vienna.
  • The Imperial Crypt in Vienna offers a fascinating look at the final resting place of most of the members of the Habsburg dynasty.