Renovation Offers New View of Quedlinburg Cathedral Treasure - Quedlinburg Cathedral's Hidden Treasures Revealed in Rare Exhibition

A selection of treasures from Quedlinburg Cathedral is now on public display despite ongoing renovations. The temporary exhibition, Treasure in Space, offers visitors a rare glimpse of five key artifacts from the cathedral’s storied collection. Organised jointly by the Protestant Parish of Quedlinburg and the State Office for Heritage Management, the show runs until March 3, 2026. The exhibition is set within the high choir of St. Servatius Collegiate Church, where artifacts are displayed in the round for the first time. Among the highlights is the Cana Jug, an alabaster vessel dating back to the first century AD. Another centrepiece is the reliquary casket of Henry I, featuring intricate ivory carvings and fine goldsmith work.

Visitors can also observe the restoration of 12th-century stucco fragments as part of the display. These efforts coincide with broader renovations to the treasury chambers, part of the *Development and Reorientation of Quedlinburg’s Castle Hill* project. The show provides fresh perspectives on the early medieval interior design of the collegiate church. By presenting these pieces in their original setting, the organisers aim to bridge the gap while the permanent treasury remains closed for upgrades.

The interim exhibition allows public access to significant artifacts that would otherwise stay out of view during renovations. It also offers a chance to witness conservation work firsthand. Treasure in Space remains open until early 2026, giving visitors ample time to explore these historical pieces.