What to do · Vienna
Belvedere, Klimt's The Kiss in a Baroque palace
Information
- From
- €23 adult, Upper Belvedere
- Duration
- 2 h 30
- Season
- All year
- Who it's for
- Adults and teenagers
What it is
Two palaces that Prince Eugene of Savoy had built in the 18th century, joined by a sloping garden. The Upper Belvedere holds the largest collection of Gustav Klimt, with The Kiss, and works by Schiele and Kokoschka. The Lower Belvedere hosts temporary exhibitions, and Belvedere 21, next to the central station, contemporary art.
Hours and tickets
- Upper Belvedere (Prinz-Eugen-Straße 27): every day from 9:00 to 18:00. €23; over-65s and students under 26, €19; with the Vienna City Card, €21.50.
- Lower Belvedere (Rennweg 6): every day from 10:00 to 18:00. €20.
- Belvedere 21 (Arsenalstraße 1): Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00, Thursdays until 21:00. €12.
- Upper and Lower on the same day, €32; all three, €34.
Under-19s get in free. The online ticket carries a time for the Upper Belvedere and lets you go straight in.
Tips
- Go first thing In front of The Kiss a crowd forms by mid-morning; at 9:00 you see it without people.
- Walk down through the garden From the Upper to the Lower Belvedere you go on foot through the garden, in ten minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Klimt's The Kiss?
In the Upper Belvedere.
How much does it cost?
€23 for the Upper Belvedere; €32 Upper and Lower. Free up to age 18.
With teenagers
