Belvedere Vienna is a palace-and-museum complex in Vienna, comprising the Upper Belvedere, Lower Belvedere and Belvedere 21. You can pair Baroque architecture and formal gardens with art spanning 800 years, including works by Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele and Vincent van Gogh.
- Location: The Upper Belvedere is at Prinz-Eugen-Straße 27, 1030 Vienna.
- Hours: The Upper Belvedere is open daily from 9 am to 6 pm; the Lower Belvedere is open daily from 10 am to 6 pm.
- Tickets: Entry to the Upper and Lower Belvedere requires a time-slot ticket.
- Gardens: The main garden connects the two palaces across three terraces.
Upper and Lower Belvedere
The Upper and Lower Belvedere are distinct palace sites, each with its own art displays and visitor entrance. The Upper Belvedere is the Baroque palace at Prinz-Eugen-Straße 27; the Lower Belvedere occupies Prince Eugene’s former residential palace at Rennweg 6, 1030 Vienna.
At the Upper Belvedere, art from 800 years includes works by Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele and Vincent van Gogh. The Lower Belvedere hosts art exhibitions, while the Palace Stables display medieval works. Belvedere 21 is the third part of the complex.
For a visit centered on the Upper Belvedere’s collection, start there and leave time to cross the garden terraces to the Lower Belvedere. If you plan to see both museums, choose a ticket that covers both and keep the two different opening times in mind.
The collections and Klimt in Vienna
The Belvedere’s collections connect Austrian art with works from a wider span of European art history. Gustav Klimt is among the artists represented at the Upper Belvedere, alongside Egon Schiele and Vincent van Gogh.
The Upper Belvedere’s ongoing display is titled “Picture this! The Belvedere Collection from Cranach to Lassnig.” At the Lower Belvedere, the “Gallery Middle Ages and Renaissance” presents works from those periods, and the museum also hosts art exhibitions.
Allow time to see the palace setting as well as the galleries. If you are shaping a wider day around the museum, a one-day Vienna walk from the Old Town to the Ring covers a different way to structure time in the city.
Palace gardens and access
The main Belvedere garden lies between the Lower and Upper Belvedere, stretching across three large terraces. Access is available with a valid ticket through the Lower Belvedere and Marble Gallery.
The Upper Belvedere entrance has no steps, and the building has elevators and an accessible toilet. Wheelchairs are available at the cloakroom, and staff can assist with access to two elevators via a ramp. Tactile tours are offered for blind and visually impaired visitors, along with video guides in Austrian Sign Language and International Sign.
The Lower Belvedere has an elevator and accessible toilet, and assistance dogs are allowed. The Orangery is wheelchair-accessible through a link corridor from the Lower Belvedere. Free wheelchairs are available at all Belvedere locations.
Tickets, hours and transport
Time-slot tickets are required for admission to the Upper and Lower Belvedere, and you select your admission time when buying a ticket. The visit duration is unlimited. Tickets cost €23 for the Upper Belvedere, €20 for the Lower Belvedere, or €32 for a same-day ticket for both; admission is free for children and young people under 19.
The Upper Belvedere is open daily from 9 am to 6 pm, and the Lower Belvedere from 10 am to 6 pm. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing, and visitors must leave when the museum closes on the hour.
The museums are busiest between 11 am and 2 pm, so you can plan outside that period to avoid waiting times. Check the official site before you go. Pension Lerner offers rooms at this three-star bed and breakfast.
Free lockers are available at all locations, but luggage and larger items cannot be stored.
For the journey across Vienna, the Vienna public transport guide explains tickets and lines.
FAQs
Do you need a time-slot ticket for the Belvedere?
Yes. Admission to the Upper and Lower Belvedere requires a valid time-slot ticket, and you choose the admission time when purchasing it.
Can you visit both the Upper and Lower Belvedere on one ticket?
A same-day ticket covers both museums. The visit duration is unlimited.
Is the Belvedere accessible to wheelchair users?
Both the Upper and Lower Belvedere have accessibility features, including elevators and accessible toilets. Wheelchairs are available free of charge at all locations.