The Domschatzkammer, or Essen Cathedral Treasury, is a treasury exhibition at Burgplatz 2 in Essen’s city centre. Set on the cathedral’s southern forecourt, it makes a focused stop to pair with a visit to Essen Cathedral.
- Location: Domhof, the cathedral’s southern forecourt, Burgplatz 2, 45127 Essen
- Regular hours: Open Tuesday to Sunday; closed Monday
- Admission: €6 for adults; eligible reduced-rate admission is €4; children and young people up to age 18 enter free
What to know about the Domschatzkammer
The Domschatzkammer is Essen Cathedral’s treasury, located on the Domhof beside the cathedral. Its setting makes the cathedral and treasury easy to consider together when planning time in Essen’s old town.
The exhibition is described in its official visitor information as accessible without barriers. The house rules describe the building as largely accessible; if you need assistance, ask staff.
For a broader route through the centre, the one-day Essen city-centre itinerary includes a walkable sequence of stops.
Opening hours, tickets and visitor rules
The Domschatzkammer has listed holiday closures and several ticket options.
Opening hours
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday: 11:00–17:00
- Thursday: 12:00–17:00
- Friday: 14:00–21:00
- Monday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
It is closed on Good Friday through Easter Monday, 1 May, Ascension Day, Pentecost, Corpus Christi, All Saints’ Day, Christmas Eve through 26 December, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you go.
Adult admission is €6. Eligible reduced-rate visitors pay €4, and children and young people up to age 18 enter free. Reduced admission is available with proof for students over 18, university students up to age 27, people without work or receiving social benefits, people with severe disabilities bearing the B or H designation, NRW Ehrenamtskarte holders, and graduates of a voluntary service year. A combined ticket for the Essen and Werden treasuries costs €8; a year pass costs €20.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Eating, drinking, smoking and telephoning are prohibited, as is touching objects, display cases or explanatory panels. Animals are not permitted, except guide and therapy dogs.
Leave bags, backpacks, umbrellas and sticks other than walking aids outside the exhibition; free lockers are available in the foyer. Private photography and filming in the permanent exhibition are allowed without flash, but selfie sticks are prohibited.
How do you get to the Domschatzkammer?
From Essen Hauptbahnhof, the Domschatzkammer is about a 10-minute walk via Kettwiger Straße. The nearest tram and bus stop is Rathaus Essen/Porscheplatz, a few minutes’ walk from the treasury.
From City Hotel Essen, a three-star hotel, the treasury is about 0.7 km away, a 12-minute walk or about 4 minutes by car.
Pairing the treasury with Essen Cathedral
Essen Cathedral stands beside the treasury, so you can plan both for the same visit. The cathedral is open Monday through Saturday from 08:30 to 18:30 and Sunday from 07:00 to 20:00; sightseeing is not possible during services, and hours may differ on major feast days.
Tours of the cathedral and treasury are reserved for personnel appointed by the institution. Check the cathedral’s official information for its current visiting arrangements, especially if you are planning around a service or feast day.
FAQs
Where is the Domschatzkammer?
It is at Burgplatz 2, 45127 Essen, on the Domhof, the southern forecourt of Essen Cathedral.
Can children visit the treasury?
Children and young people up to age 18 enter free. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Can you take photographs inside?
Private photography and filming in the permanent exhibition are permitted without flash. Selfie sticks are not allowed.