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The Belvedere Palace

Home to the world’s largest collection of Gustav Klimt’s paintings, the Belvedere Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage site made up of two Baroque buildings. Both of them - the Upper and Lower Belvedere house centuries worth of art. Book The Belvedere Palace tickets at Headout to get skip-the-line entry, guided tours, and combo experiences.
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Upper Belvedere Palace in Vienna with fountains and gardens in the foreground.
Gustav Klimt's The Kiss displayed at Upper Belvedere Palace, Vienna.
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Upper Belvedere Palace interior staircase with ornate lanterns and sculptures.
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Upper Belvedere Palace in Vienna with manicured gardens and baroque architecture.
Upper Belvedere Palace garden with symmetrical pathways and fountains in Vienna.

Upper Belvedere Palace Direct Entry Tickets

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  • Step inside the UNESCO-listed Upper Belvedere and see the world’s largest Gustav Klimt collection, including *The Kiss (*climate-controlled wall space inside the Upper Belvedere).

  • Explore works by Van Gogh, Monet, and Rodin alongside Gothic winged altars and Baroque sculptures.

  • Discover interwar Central European art with pieces by László Moholy-Nagy, František Kupka, and more.

  • Upgrade for skip-the-line entry, a guided tour with a licensed expert, and access to the Belvedere Gardens.

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  • Step inside the UNESCO-listed Upper Belvedere and see the world’s largest Gustav Klimt collection, including *The Kiss (*climate-controlled wall space inside the Upper Belvedere).

  • Explore works by Van Gogh, Monet, and Rodin alongside Gothic winged altars and Baroque sculptures.

  • Discover interwar Central European art with pieces by László Moholy-Nagy, František Kupka, and more.

  • Upgrade for skip-the-line entry, a guided tour with a licensed expert, and access to the Belvedere Gardens.

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Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss at Upper Belvedere Palace, Vienna, guided tour.
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Upper Belvedere Palace interior staircase with ornate sculptures and large windows, Vienna.
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Upper Belvedere Palace & Gardens Guided Tour with Direct Entry

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1 hr 30 min

  • Bypass ticket queues and head straight into the Upper Belvedere Palace for a 1.5-hour guided tour of its world-class art gallery and gardens.

  • Admire Klimt’s The Kiss and masterpieces by Schiele, Kokoschka, Van Gogh, and Monet, with expert commentary in your selected language.

  • Stroll through the Baroque gardens, featuring sculpted hedges, grand fountains, and elegant statues.

  • Step inside the historic Marble Hall, where the Austrian State Treaty was signed in 1955, and marvel at its grand chandeliers and intricate stucco work.

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  • Bypass ticket queues and head straight into the Upper Belvedere Palace for a 1.5-hour guided tour of its world-class art gallery and gardens.

  • Admire Klimt’s The Kiss and masterpieces by Schiele, Kokoschka, Van Gogh, and Monet, with expert commentary in your selected language.

  • Stroll through the Baroque gardens, featuring sculpted hedges, grand fountains, and elegant statues.

  • Step inside the historic Marble Hall, where the Austrian State Treaty was signed in 1955, and marvel at its grand chandeliers and intricate stucco work.

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€53
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  • Forget about buying multiple tickets and explore Vienna hassle-free with this multi-attraction city pass

  • Save big – up to 30% and explore 60+ top attractions like Schönbrunn Palace, Leopold Museum, and the Upper Belvedere.

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  • Explore Vienna hassle-free with discounts at 200+ partners, including popular museums, attractions, activities, and more with this city card.

  • Save big – up to 50% and explore popular attractions like Madame Tussauds, Leopold Museum, and Mozarthaus at discounted rates.

  • Depending on the option selected, get unlimited access to Vienna’s public transport network – effortlessly ride on trams, buses, S-bahn, and metros.

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  • Get ready to explore Vienna in a hassle-free way with this city card offering free access to 90+ sights in the city.

  • Head to just 3 or 4 popular attractions like the Schönbrunn Zoo, Mozarthaus, and the Upper Belvedere and save your wallet with this pass.

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  • Get ready to explore Vienna in a hassle-free way with this city card offering free access to 90+ sights in the city.

  • Head to just 3 or 4 popular attractions like the Schönbrunn Zoo, Mozarthaus, and the Upper Belvedere and save your wallet with this pass.

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Gustav Klimt's The Kiss displayed at Upper Belvedere Palace, Vienna.
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Upper Belvedere Palace in Vienna with fountains and gardens in the foreground.
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Combo (Save 10%): Upper Belvedere Palace + Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel Entry Tickets

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  • Experience the grandeur of Vienna's Baroque era with direct entry to the opulent Upper Belvedere Palace, an architectural marvel.

  • Revel in the beauty of Gustav Klimt's masterpiece The Kiss and other celebrated works housed in the Palace's permanent collection.

  • Enjoy swift, queue-free access to Vienna's Giant Ferris Wheel, an iconic symbol of the city since 1897.

  • Soar 65 meters above ground for a panoramic view of landmarks like Schönbrunn Palace, and the Danube Tower during a 10-20 minute ride.

  • Did you know? The Upper Belvedere Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage site, that houses the world's largest collection of Gustav Klimt's works.

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  • Experience the grandeur of Vienna's Baroque era with direct entry to the opulent Upper Belvedere Palace, an architectural marvel.

  • Revel in the beauty of Gustav Klimt's masterpiece The Kiss and other celebrated works housed in the Palace's permanent collection.

  • Enjoy swift, queue-free access to Vienna's Giant Ferris Wheel, an iconic symbol of the city since 1897.

  • Soar 65 meters above ground for a panoramic view of landmarks like Schönbrunn Palace, and the Danube Tower during a 10-20 minute ride.

  • Did you know? The Upper Belvedere Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage site, that houses the world's largest collection of Gustav Klimt's works.

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Vienna MegaPass: Choose from 15+ Attractions

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  • Enjoy public transport, a guided city walking tour, two audio guides, 3GB eSIM data & one top attraction of your choice.

  • Visit Vienna’s icons like Schönbrunn Palace, Belvedere, Hofburg, Albertina, Leopold Museum, or the Natural History Museum.

  • Choose cultural gems such as the Sisi Museum, Imperial Treasury, Sigmund Freud Museum, Mozarthaus, or Museum of Illusions.

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  • Enjoy public transport, a guided city walking tour, two audio guides, 3GB eSIM data & one top attraction of your choice.

  • Visit Vienna’s icons like Schönbrunn Palace, Belvedere, Hofburg, Albertina, Leopold Museum, or the Natural History Museum.

  • Choose cultural gems such as the Sisi Museum, Imperial Treasury, Sigmund Freud Museum, Mozarthaus, or Museum of Illusions.

  • Opt for unique experiences like the Danube Canal cruise, Schönbrunn Zoo, or a ride on the famous Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel.

  • Choose the Explorer option to enjoy all existing inclusions, plus a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour at no extra compromise.

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Gustav Klimt's The Kiss displayed at Upper Belvedere Palace, Vienna.
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Ornate gold room interior at Upper Belvedere Palace, Vienna.
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Combo (Save 20%): Upper Belvedere Palace Skip-The-Line Tickets + Vienna Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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  • Escape the lines and dive into art heaven at Upper Belvedere, a UNESCO-crowned Palace where Klimt's "The Kiss" reigns supreme among Monet and Van Gogh works.

  • Wander the 18th-century palace perched on a hill, where a Marble Hall featuring frescoed walls leads to gardens offering postcard-perfect Vienna vistas.

  • Cruise Vienna's landmarks across two routes with 27 stops on a 24/48-hour hop-on hop-off tour from City Hall's grandeur to Votive Church's spires.

  • Do more with this combo! Get free walking tours, and shuttle rides, and enjoy WiFi, headphones, and audio guides for immersive sightseeing by bus.

  • Fun fact: The Winter Palace, or Orangery, was commissioned by Prince Eugene purely to protect his treasured orange trees due to his orange obsession!

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  • Escape the lines and dive into art heaven at Upper Belvedere, a UNESCO-crowned Palace where Klimt's "The Kiss" reigns supreme among Monet and Van Gogh works.

  • Wander the 18th-century palace perched on a hill, where a Marble Hall featuring frescoed walls leads to gardens offering postcard-perfect Vienna vistas.

  • Cruise Vienna's landmarks across two routes with 27 stops on a 24/48-hour hop-on hop-off tour from City Hall's grandeur to Votive Church's spires.

  • Do more with this combo! Get free walking tours, and shuttle rides, and enjoy WiFi, headphones, and audio guides for immersive sightseeing by bus.

  • Fun fact: The Winter Palace, or Orangery, was commissioned by Prince Eugene purely to protect his treasured orange trees due to his orange obsession!

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€52.82

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Gustav Klimt's The Kiss displayed at Upper Belvedere Palace, Vienna.
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Combo (Save 5%): Vienna Spanish Riding School with Music + Upper Belvedere Palace Entry Tickets

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  • Access the Spanish Riding School’s Morning Exercise and watch Lipizzaners train in the baroque Winter Riding School, set to classical Viennese music.

  • See young dark stallions in early training and fully trained white Lipizzaners refining their movements during a real working session.

  • Entry to the Upper Belvedere Palace, home to Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss and a landmark of Baroque architecture in Vienna.

  • Explore the permanent collection at Upper Belvedere Palace featuring works by Monet, Rodin, Van Gogh, and key artists of Central Europe’s interwar period.

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  • Access the Spanish Riding School’s Morning Exercise and watch Lipizzaners train in the baroque Winter Riding School, set to classical Viennese music.

  • See young dark stallions in early training and fully trained white Lipizzaners refining their movements during a real working session.

  • Entry to the Upper Belvedere Palace, home to Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss and a landmark of Baroque architecture in Vienna.

  • Explore the permanent collection at Upper Belvedere Palace featuring works by Monet, Rodin, Van Gogh, and key artists of Central Europe’s interwar period.

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Pro tips to help you make a pick

Wear comfortable shoes: The Belvedere Palace is a large complex, with over three buildings to explore, the Upper and Lower Belvedere complex and the Belvedere 21 Museum. Wear closed, comfortable shoes to ensure you can comfortably navigate the grounds and enjoy your visit. Avoid heels as they will dig right into the gardens!

Respect photography policies: While photography is generally allowed in the public areas of the Belvedere Palace, there may be restrictions in certain exhibition rooms or special collections. Avoid using flash or obstructing pathways with tripods and camera gear.

Visit during off-peak hours: To avoid crowds and enjoy a more relaxed visit, consider visiting the Belvedere Palace complex during off-peak hours, such as early morning or late afternoon during weekdays. This allows you to explore the exhibits and gardens more easily and tranquility.

Check for special exhibitions: Before your visit, check the Belvedere Palace website for any special exhibitions, events, or temporary closures that may coincide with the day of your visit. This can help you plan accordingly and ensure you don't miss out on any attractions during your time at the palace.

Visit the gardens: The Belvedere Gardens are a highlight of the palace complex, offering beautiful sculptures and fountains. Take some time to wander through the gardens, relax on a bench, and enjoy the serene atmosphere.

About The Belvedere Palace

The Belvedere Palace is one of the finest examples of Renaissance architecture, Whether you're exploring the palace interiors or wandering through its lush gardens, this cultural gem offers a captivating blend of architectural marvels and natural wonders. The Upper Belvedere showcases opulent interiors adorned with frescoes, intricate stuccowork, and grand halls that once served as the residence of Prince Eugene of Savoy. Here, you can marvel at iconic artworks by Gustave Klimt, Egon Schiele, and other Austrian painters. The Lower Belvedere Palace hosts temporary exhibitions, offering visitors the chance to explore a diverse range of artistic styles and periods.

AddressPrinz-Eugen-Straße 27, 1030 Wien, Austria
Also known asBelvedere Palace
Year opened1781
Founded byJohann Lukas von Hildebrandt
Visitors per year1500000
Expected wait time - Standard0-30 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)

Did you know?

The ‘Battle of the Kiss’: During World War II, most of the valuable artworks from the Belvedere collection, including Gustav Klimt's iconic painting ‘The Kiss,’ were evacuated to prevent them from being damaged or stolen by Nazi forces. This daring rescue mission, known as the ‘Battle of the Kiss,’ involved transporting the artworks to various hiding places throughout Austria.

Historic events: Over the centuries, the Belvedere Palace has been the setting for numerous diplomatic gatherings. It has hosted visits from emperors, kings, and other dignitaries, as well as lavish balls, receptions, and cultural celebrations. Today, the palace serves as a venue for prestigious events and exhibitions, maintaining its status as a cultural hub in Vienna.

Home to cultural institutions: The Belvedere Palace complex is home to several cultural institutions, including the Austrian Gallery Belvedere, which houses an extensive collection of Austrian art, ranging from medieval masterpieces to contemporary works. The palace also hosts concerts, lectures, and educational programs, further enriching Vienna's cultural landscape.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: In 2001, the Belvedere Palace complex was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in recognition of its outstanding universal value as a masterpiece of Baroque architecture and art. The inscription highlights the palace's significance as a symbol of artistic achievement and cultural heritage.

Commissioned by Prince Eugene of Savoy: Prince Eugene played a crucial role in the Habsburg Empire's military victories against the Ottoman Empire and France, and he used his wealth to commission the construction of the Belvedere as a lavish summer residence and showcase his art collection.

Why visit The Belvedere Palace?

Stunning architecture

The Belvedere Palace is renowned for breathtaking Baroque architecture featuring grand facades, opulent interiors, and meticulously landscaped gardens. When visiting the palace, make sure to admire the intricate detailing, elegant proportions, and harmonious design elements that make the palace a masterpiece of European architecture.

World-class art collection

The Belvedere Palace is home to the Austrian Gallery, which houses an exceptional collection of art spanning from the Middle Ages to the present day. The gallery’s main highlights include works by renowned artists such as Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, and Oskar Kokoschka. If you are an art enthusiast, you must explore these masterpieces in the palace's historic galleries.

Cultural events and exhibitions

In addition to its permanent collection, the Belvedere Palace hosts a diverse array of temporary exhibitions, cultural events, and educational programs throughout the year. You can experience the beauty and symbolism of these masterpieces firsthand, as well as explore other notable works from the Secessionist and Art Nouveau movements.

Historic significance

As a former royal residence and symbol of imperial power, the Belvedere Palace has played a significant role in Austrian history. You can learn about the palace's past, its royal inhabitants, and the events that have shaped its legacy through guided tours, multimedia presentations, and interactive exhibits.

Scenic gardens

The Belvedere Palace is surrounded by gardens, featuring terraced landscapes, ornamental fountains, and scenic viewpoints. You can stroll through the gardens, relax amidst the greenery, and the rest of Vienna goes by around you. The gardens provide a tranquil retreat in the heart of the city, perfect for picnics, photography, and contemplation.

Highlights

Upper Belvedere Palace

The Upper Belvedere is situated in the main building of the Upper Belvedere complex and is home to an impressive collection of Austrian art from the Middle Ages to the present day. Some of the highlights of this collection include Gustave Klimt’s ‘The Kiss’ and ‘Judith’, Egon Schiele’s ‘Self-Portraits’, and Austrian Medieval art.

Lower Belvedere Palace

The Lower Belvedere houses a notable collection of Austrian Art Nouveau artworks, including paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is a Baroque masterpiece with beautifully landscaped gardens and a diverse array of exhibitions. Look out for the Marble Hall, a grandiose ceremonial room adorned with lavish stucco decorations and frescoes.

Belvedere 21 Museum

Close to the Belvedere Palace complex, the Belvedere 21 Museum houses a large number of paintings and artifacts from the 19th and 20th centuries, specifically those acquired after World War II. Look out for the sculptures by Lois Weinberger and Leopold Kessler.

Imperial Picture Gallery

It is said that in 1777 when Marie Theresa opened this gallery in the Upper Belvedere Palace to the public, she brought forth a new era of enlightened absolutism. She made sure that the collections would no longer be restricted to the elites but would be available to the commoners. 

Belvedere Gardens

The Belvedere Gardens are a masterpiece of Baroque landscaping, featuring cascading fountains, manicured hedges, and colorful flower beds. You can stroll through the gardens and enjoy panoramic views of the palace complex and the city of Vienna.

Plan your visit

Address

Prinz-Eugen-Straße 27, 1030 Wien, Austria

Nearest Bus stop

Hauptbahnhof

Nearest Metro station

Schloss Belvedere

Nearest Train station

Quartier Belvedere

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3 weeks ago
The ticket for train and bus travel is great, and combined with the discounts on attractions, it’s definitely worth it. However, keep in mind that you’ll need to visit quite a few attractions for it to be worth the cost. Vienna also offers affordable weekly passes for train and bus travel, so be sure to do the math carefully.

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In a word: A fantastic system So convenient and works great. Fast and excellent connections The Vienna Card gives you complete peace of mind and the freedom to explore all the amazing places in Vienna. Other European cities could learn a thing or two from this. We really enjoyed it.

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Kimberly T

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Family
Apr 2026
Being a fan of Gustav Klimdt made this visit at the top of my things to do. The building itself was beautiful and I alleviated the other art displayed. Seeing a Van Gogh close enough to view his actual brushstrokes was equally as exciting as seeing Judith and The Kiss.

Combo: Direct Entry Tickets to Upper and Lower Belvedere Palace

Koryun H

Armenia
Solo
Mar 2026
Visiting Belvedere Palace felt like stepping into a quieter, more refined side of the city. The gardens draw you in slowly, and the palace itself has this effortless elegance that doesn’t feel forced. Inside, everything is thoughtfully curated, and seeing The Kiss up close is one of those moments that actually lives up to the hype. It’s not just a museum visit—it’s an experience that stays with you long after you leave.

Combo: Direct Entry Tickets to Upper and Lower Belvedere Palace

Lidia C

Italy
Couple
Feb 2026

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It's great, you can hop on and off wherever you want...every monument or attraction is explained in detail via the audio guide.

Combo: Upper Belvedere Palace Skip-The-Line Tickets + Vienna Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

La A

Italy
Couple
Jan 2026
In addition to seeing most of the city, it was convenient to be able to hop on and off at the various stops as we pleased. We only stayed in Vienna for one night, and the Big Bus allowed us to get around the city without having to take public transportation. We will repeat this experience in other cities.

Combo: Upper Belvedere Palace Skip-The-Line Tickets + Vienna Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Georgios K

Family
Jan 2026
The palace is amazing. The guide was amazing too. She shared so much information about the palace, the owner, and also about the paintings and the historic, social and artistic context that they were made in. Very engaging too.

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Ilenia G

Couple
Jan 2026
Hello. We are an Italian couple here in Vienna for the weekend. We chose the Upper Belvedere as our first visit. The gardens and rooms are truly a dream, even with the snow!

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