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Belvedere – Palace and Museum

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
Email:
Telephone: +43 1 795 57-333

A Klimt Walk through Vienna

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 doors 102 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 people with disabilities and assistants. "See differently" guided tours (tactile tours) in the Upper Belvedere for blind and visually impaired visitors. The following topics can be booked in advance: A palace to touch - the new tactile model of the Upper Belvedere Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller and his time Gustav Klimt's main work "The Kiss" Multimedia guides with videos in Austrian Sign Language (OGS) are available for deaf visitors. Over 30 videos provide information on selected works from the collection in the Upper Belvedere as well as on the palace and gardens and 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
      • (Door 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 (Door 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

    • 18 March to 29 September
      closed in bad weather
    • daily, 10:00 - 18:00
    • Cash desk closes at 17:30

  • Accessibility

    • Main entrance
      • no steps (Door 170 cm wide)
    • Further information
      • Seeing eye dogs allowed
      • Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
    • Special offers for people with disabilities

      Guided tours from 10 persons, contact: Michael Knaack, Tel: (+43 1) 664 150 76 42

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      Garden area with gravelled paths, some narrow and with stepping stones

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