View of Gustav Klimt's painting Adele Bloch Bauer II

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Belvedere – Palace and Museum

It’s an art history sensation: following a period of in-depth research, Gustav Klimt’s Adele Bloch-Bauer II (1912-13) will be on display as part of a special presentation at the Upper Belvedere that opens on November 9, 2023. The painting is one of Klimt’s most iconic works and is actually in private ownership.

An absolute sensation: Gustav Klimt's Adele Bloch-Bauer II will be on display at the Upper Belvedere from November 9, 2023 to February 11, 2024.

So why is it now accessible to the public? Adele Bloch-Bauer II is currently undergoing technical analysis and restoration in the workshops of the Belvedere Museum in Vienna. This outstanding late work by Gustav Klimt can now be seen in its original glory until February 11, 2024 and, thanks to the latest research findings, visitors can also gain insights into the artist’s painting style.

View of Gustav Klimt's painting Adele Bloch Bauer II
© Johannes Stoll_courtesy HomeArt

Prince Eugene of Savoy (1663-1736), successful general and art connoisseur, had Belvedere garden palace built by Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt as his summer residence – at the time it was still outside the gates of the city.
This baroque architectural jewel consists of two palaces (Upper and Lower Belvedere), which today house Austrian art from the Middle Ages to the present day.

Upper Belvedere - World's biggest Klimt collection and "The Kiss"

The heart of the Belvedere collection is formed by the 24 paintings of Gustav Klimt with his golden images "The Kiss" and "Judith". Klimt's "The Kiss" in particular is world-famous. The 180 x 180 cm painting was created in 1908/09 and shows Klimt and his muse Emilie Flöge as a couple in love. "The Kiss" is probably Austria's most famous work of art. Klimt's portraits of women also impress and be marveled at in the Upper Belvedere.

The permanent exhibition was completely redesigned at the beginning of 2023: "Picture this! The Belvedere Collection from Cranach to EXPORT" extends throughout the entire palace in the wonderful Baroque ambience, and shows the highlights of the collection together with new additions and works from the holdings. On show is Austrian art in the context of the creative work of international artists of their time. It includes Austrian highlights from the Middle Ages and Baroque, while the icons of Vienna Modernism meet greats like Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, and Auguste Rodin. Around 400 works recount 800 years of art history. The show collection also looks in depth at the interactions between art and society.

Lower Belvedere and Baroque garden

While the Upper Belvedere was all about representation, the Lower Belvedere acted as the residential palace of Prince Eugene. The lavish splendor of the owner is reflected in the Groteskensaal (Hall of the Grotesque), the Marble Gallery and the Golden Room. Special exhibitions are held in the Lower Belvedere and the Orangery. Nowadays, medieval art can be marveled at in the sables where the prince's horses once stood.

The gardens of the Belvedere are a highlight of Baroque landscape architecture. A reflecting pool was created in front of the place, in which the building's façade is reflected. The large terraces with ponds connect the Upper to the Lower Belvedere. The Kammergarten was originally reserved only for the man of the house and his closest associates. The Alpine Garden in the palace park is the oldest in Europe.

Perfect for families: Since 2023, you can chase the so-called "Fantastic Palastics" in the park. Use this augmented reality game to find the animals that inhabited the Belvedere back then when Prince Eugene lived here. All you need is your smartphone. For everyone eight years and older. 

Here’s a tip for families: 2023 saw the launch of the “Fantastic Palastics” game in the Palace Park. This augmented reality game involves hunting around for animals that inhabited the grounds of the Belvedere during Prince Eugen’s lifetime. The only thing you need to play the game is a smartphone. For children aged 8 and above. 

Please note: If visiting the Upper Belvedere, you must make a free reservation for a time slot for group travelers (from 10 people). 

Monday to Sunday, 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
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Upper Belvedere (Oberes Belvedere)

Prinz-Eugen-Straße 27
1030 Vienna
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  • Vienna City Card

    • Your benefit with the Vienna City Card: -9%

      Additional information on the offer:

      - 1,50€ on the current entry ticket price (Upper Belvedere)

      - 2,50€ on the current entry ticket price (Upper and Lower Belvedere)

  • Opening times

    • daily, 09:00 - 18:00
  • Accessibility

    • Main entrance
      • no steps (Swinging doors102 cm wide)
    • Car parks Main entrance
      • Parking spaces for people with disabilities
        Parking space for visitors with disabilities in front of the entrance at Prinz-Eugen-Strasse 27, Parking: 10 am – 6 pm
    • Elevator available
      • Door 150 cm wide
    • Further information
      • Seeing eye dogs allowed
      • Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
    • Special offers for people with disabilities

      Reduced admission for persons with special needs and their escorts (3 Euro each). "Seeing differently" tours (tactile tours) in the Upper Belvedere: The tours with picture descriptions and tactile support are particularly suitable for blind and visually impaired visitors.
 Multimedia guides with videos in Austrian Sign Language (OGS) are available to deaf and hearing impaired visitors. Over 30 videos provide information on selected works of the collection in the Upper Belvedere and on the palace and garden complex as well as the history of the Belvedere.

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      2 elevators reachable via a ramp (staff will provide assistance), wheelchairs available at the cloakroom.
      Shop/café: a few steps (staff will provide assistance).

Lower Belvedere, Orangery

Rennweg 6
1030 Vienna
  • Vienna City Card

    • Your benefit with the Vienna City Card: -14%

      Additional information on the offer:

      -€ 1,50 on the current entry ticket price
      (Lower Belvedere)

      -€ 2,50 on the current entry ticket price
      2in1 Ticket (Upper & Lower Belvedere)

  • Opening times

    • daily, 10:00 - 18:00
  • Accessibility

    • Main entrance
      • (90 cm wide)
        Rennweg 6
      • Ramp 600 cm long , 200 cm high
    • Elevator available
    • Further information
      • Seeing eye dogs allowed
      • Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
    • Special offers for people with disabilities

      Guided tours for groups in Austrian sign language and for the visually impaired (tactile tours).
 Reduced admission for persons with special needs and their escorts.

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      Lower Belvedere Shop & Orangerie: no steps

      Orangery entrance: wheelchair access via link corridor from Lower Belvedere to the Orangery, 2 single, paned doors (each 131 cm wide). Wheelchair-accessible restroom in the Orangery.

Belvedere - Prunkstall (Belvedere - Prunkstall)

Rennweg 6
1030 Vienna
  • Opening times

    • daily, 10:00 - 18:00
  • Accessibility

    • Main entrance
      • no steps (125 cm wide)
    • Further information
      • Seeing eye dogs allowed
    • Special offers for people with disabilities

      Guided tours for groups in sign-language and for the visually impaired (tactile tours). Reduced admission for persons with special needs and their escorts (3 Euro each).

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      Wheelchair-accessible restroom in the Orangery
      Orangery Shop: wheelchair-accessible

Alpine Gardens (Alpengarten) in the Belvedere Garden

Landstraßer Gürtel 1
1030 Vienna
  • Vienna City Card

    • Your benefit with the Vienna City Card: -22%

      Additional information on the offer:

      Standard ticket price: 4,50€ /
      Savings: 1€

  • Opening times

    • the end of March to the beginning of August
      closed in bad weather
    • daily, 10:00 - 18:00
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