Founded in 1886 by pharmacist Alfred Blumenthal, the pharmacy and its pharmacy* in Vienna's Gumpendorfer Straße, located between the popular Naschmarkt and the well-known Mariahilferstraße, is the historical backbone of Saint Charles. The pharmacy cabinets from the time of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy, which have been preserved to this day, are not only contemporary witnesses, but rather a symbol of the combination of a centuries-old tradition with a modern lifestyle. In 2006, the Saint Charles Pharmacy was created from this and with it a new and innovative understanding of how the tradition of naturopathy and pharmacy can be reinterpreted. In line with a holistic view of health and wellbeing, the natural cosmetics store Cosmothecary, a spa for treatments, an organic inn and a health center for therapists were also founded.

Following its own mission “We Create Human Wellbeing”, Saint Charles has been focusing on building a sustainable brand for health and wellbeing since 2016. Today, the Saint Charles family includes Saint Charles pharmacies in Berlin and Vienna as well as Saint Charles stores in Vienna, Linz, Salzburg, Munich, Dornbirn and Antwerp. As well as numerous partners such as pharmacies, concept stores, natural cosmetics stores, restaurants, yoga studios and aromatherapists. Saint Charles products can now also be found in over 100 premium hotels worldwide.

Based on the teachings of Traditional European Medicine the company relies on the healing power of nature and today offers a wide range of around 400 products in the areas of natural cosmetics, aromatherapy and herbal medicine für for holistic well-being.

Saint Charles attaches great importance to sustainability and making a positive contribution as a company. Saint Charles B Corp has been certified since 2023. This makes Saint Charles part of a global community of Benefit Corporations that use business as a force for good. For the benefit of people, the community and the planet. This is not only the basis of our actions, but also the DNA of the entire Saint Charles team.

The umbrella brand 'Saint Charles Apothecary', with the company Saint Charles Organics GmbH, is now passionately managed by Richard König as CEO. Mag. pharm. Alexander Ehrmann founded the Saint Charles Apothecary in Vienna, Mariahilf in 2006, which he still manages with great passion as a pharmacist and managing director.

* Offizin: (lat. Officina) Production room in pharmacies for medicinal plants, spices and drugs with adjoining sales room.