Belvedere Palace Vienna: Klimt's The Kiss, Tickets & Tips

The Belvedere is one of Austria's most important museums and is world-famous above all for one thing: Gustav Klimt's iconic painting "The Kiss," which captivates visitors from all over the world in the Upper Belvedere. But the collection goes much further: masterpieces by Egon Schiele, Oskar Kokoschka, Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh offer a fascinating overview of Austrian and international art from the Middle Ages to the modern era.

It's not just the artworks that make the Belvedere an experience. The architecture itself is impressive. The two Baroque palaces, the Upper and the Lower Belvedere, were originally built as a summer residence for Prince Eugene of Savoy. Today they are linked by magnificent gardens that are perfect for a stroll and open up spectacular views of Vienna.

Highlights at the Belvedere:

Klimt's "The Kiss," one of the most famous paintings in the world
Baroque palace architecture with opulent halls
Works by Schiele, Kokoschka, Monet and Van Gogh
Historic garden with a view of Vienna

The Belvedere brings together great art and the Baroque art of living, an inspiring place for anyone who loves culture, history and beauty.

Accessible entrance
Guided tours available
Gift shop
Restrooms
Wheelchair accessible

Address: Prinz-Eugen-Straße 27, 1030 Vienna
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The Belvedere complex includes the Upper Belvedere (the main collection, with masterpieces such as Klimt's "The Kiss"), the Lower Belvedere with temporary exhibitions, and the historic gardens with terraces, sculptures and fountains. In addition, Belvedere 21 (near the main train station) shows contemporary Austrian and international art.

Separate tickets are offered for the Upper Belvedere, the Lower Belvedere and Belvedere 21; combined tickets are often available. Allow about 60–90 minutes for the Upper Belvedere, 45–60 minutes for the Lower Belvedere and 45–60 minutes for Belvedere 21. Add another 30–60 minutes for the gardens and walking between sites, so 2–4 hours in total depending on your interests.

The museums are open year-round, with hours that vary by season. It's quieter right at opening time or later in the afternoon (it gets crowded especially on weekends and public holidays). Always check the current hours for special exhibitions and short-notice changes.

The Upper Belvedere is easy to reach via Prinz-Eugen-Straße (tram D; stop "Schloss Belvedere" or "Burggasse/…" depending on direction, with the S-Bahn (suburban rail) station "Quartier Belvedere" nearby). The Lower Belvedere is best reached via Rennweg (trams 71 and O). Belvedere 21 is by the Schweizergarten and the main train station (S-Bahn/U1 "Südtiroler Platz–Hbf", trams D/18).

Photos are common in the gardens. In the museum rooms, rules depend on the exhibition (often no flash or tripod; sometimes prohibited for loaned works). Top shots: the facade of the Upper Belvedere with its reflecting pool, the Baroque garden axes with sculptures, the sightline toward the city, the Klimt rooms inside (where photography is allowed), and the architecture of Belvedere 21 for a modern contrast.

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