About The Belvedere Palace

While at Vienna, visit the Belvedere building complex which is a stately and majestic monument that will truly leave a lasting impression. It is complete with the Upper and Lower Baroque Palaces, the Orangery, the Park, and the Palace Stables. The two Baroque palaces were constructed in the18th Century to serve as a summer retreat for Prince Eugene of Savoy. The buildings are set in a Baroque park landscape. It houses the Belvedere museum. The grounds are set on a gentle gradient and include fountains, cascades, Baroque sculptures, and majestic wrought iron gates. A UNESCO World Heritage Site today, it contains the world's greatest collection of Austrian art and famous masterpieces by renowned international artists.

Another Baroque palace gem in Vienna's skyline, the Schloss Belvedere is lined with some of the magnificent paintings in the world. One of these is The Kiss by Gustav Klimt, which sees hoards of tourists every single day. The palace displays many paintings by Klimt, Monet, and Van Gogh, among other equally illustrated artists. Even if you aren't a lover of art, the palace grounds and the museum offer you intelligently designed gardens, cascade fountains, and basins. Walk around this eighteenth-century palace, and let its beauty consume you, the way it has consumed so many Austrian artists and writers. 

Schloss Vaduz is the official residence of the incumbent prince of Liechtenstein. The beautiful palace was built somewhere in 1322 and its purpose was to act as a fortress for trade through the Alpine pass. The Palace was once burnt down during the Swabian War of 1499. The palace was reconstructed and the turrets were added to its structure. The tops of the turrets look like long hats that magicians wear which is a delight to view.

The palace is not accessible for the general public but for one day in the year which is the 15th of August. The general public is invited inside the castle and is served with many royal delicacies along with fine wine and drinks. One can rake amazing pictures of the great view of the Vaduz landscape that one gets from the palace.

The palace will definitely give you a feeling of magic as it is situated amidst the great Alps. The curves and curvature of every structure, arcs, ceiling, roof, etc, is simply worth your time. Though the palace was built in High Middle ages the architecture reeks of the medieval age as it was restored after it was burnt. The place is definitely worth a visit as it gives you a glimpse of the royal European history.

Must See

  • Belvedere Gardens.
  • Austrian Gallery.
  • Museum of Military History.
  • The 18th Century palace with the art collection.
  • The museum consists of two buildings the Upper and the Lower Belvedere and both display unique paintings of renowned artists and have beautiful architecture.
  • World's largest collection of Gustav Klimt paintings, including his masterpiece The Kiss and also Jacques Louis David's famous Napoleon.
  • The magnificent ornamental garden between the buildings has beautiful fountains and sculptures.
  • Many exquisite rooms like the Sala Terrana, Marble Hall, Grand Staircase, Chapel and the Painted Hall.
  • Orangerie
  • Stables
  • An Alpine Garden

How to reach

  • On Foot: The Belvedere Palaces lie within walking distance of Vienna's city center.
  • By Bus: Route 69A, stopping at Quartier Belvedere.
  • By Tram: Route D, stopping at Schloss Belvedere; Routes 18 and O stopping at Quartier Belvedere.
  • By U-Bahn (Subway): The nearest subway station is Südtirolerplatz.
  • By S-Bahn (Overground): The Palaces are served by Station Quartier Belvedere.
  • By Train: The nearest station to the Palace is Station Quartier Belvedere which is only a few minutes walk away.
  • By Road: If driving is a must, park on the city's outskirts and use public transit.
  • Parking: No on-site public parking is available.

The best way to reach Belvedere Palace is by taking public transport.
For Upper Belvedere (and the Alpine gardens) :
Belvedere is fairly central, so quick to reach even on foot from the center.
By tram one can take the D line to the Schloss Belvedere which stops right outside the palace.
One can also take the 18 or O line to Quartier Belvedere and walk for around 7 minutes
Take bus line 13A and stopped at Mommsengasse and take a short 10-minute walk or catch trams from nearby Hauptbahnhof.
Cost of a single ticket for tram, for bus is € 2.40, if one can buy in advance and if one can buy it on the bus or tram, the ticket cost will be €2.60.
Daily tickets prices are – €8 for 24 hours;  €14.10 for 48 hours and €17.10 for 72 hours.

For Lower Belvedere, Orangery, Stables
Walk down from Upper Belvedere or use the tram line 71. The stop is called “Unteres Belvedere”.

Tips

  • Looking for souvenirs, books, and gifts? Three stores are available here.
  • The Belvedere Palaces are fully wheelchair accessible.
  • Don't miss the Kiss, an endearing painting of a couple in a tender embrace and a kiss by Gustav Klimt.
  • Apart from Austrian paintings, also see international masterpieces. 
  • Check out the temporary exhibitions that display a diverse variety of artworks.
  • The beautifully manicured gardens of the Belvedere Palace is a scenic garden with fountains, water pools, and pathways.
  • The Belvedere Palace is made up of the Upper and Lower Belvedere. A permanent exhibition of mainly Austrian artworks is found at the Upper Belvedere.
  • The Lower Belvedere has exhibitions of various artists from different periods.
  • To cover the whole place you need at least 4-5 hours, better to start early morning.
  • Keep in mind there is a bit of a walk between the building so one must wear proper shoes.
  • Don't bring heavy bags, there is a locker in the underground floor which is free with 2 Euros insertion for deposit.
  • Lots of shops are there to purchase a souvenir or other essential items.  
  • Do some research before you go and try less crowded days and times.
  • Buy tickets online before visiting the museum in order to avoid the long queues.
  • There will be a long queue for every entrance.
  • Public toilets can be found.
  • Wheelchair is available at the cloakroom.
  • There are some seating arrangements in the exhibition rooms
  • If you purchased the tickets online you don't need to bring ticket printouts, by showing your email they will let you enter.

Visit Time

Sunday:           10:00 a.m. to  6:00 p.m. 
Monday:          10:00 a.m. to  6:00 p.m. 
Tuesday:          10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 
Wednesday:     10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 
Thursday:         10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 
Friday:              10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 
Saturday:          10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

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Waiting Time

None, if the crowd is less, or around 10 minutes

 

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Entrance Fee

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Lower Belvedere and Orangerie: Current Exhibitions                        

This ticket is valid for 30 days with the first visit                                         
Adult: EUR 22,00 per person
Seniors (from 65 years): EUR 19,00 per person
Students (up to 26 years): EUR 19,00 per student    
Children and adolescents (up to and including 18 years) : Free       
Discount with valid Vienna Card: EUR 19,00        
Group (from 10 persons) : EUR 20,00        
                            
Single Ticket Upper Belvedere    
Upper Belvedere: collection presentation, Gustav Klimt, kiss                         
   

Adult : EUR 15,00 per person   
Seniors (from 65 years)  : EUR 12,50 per person        
Students (up to 26 years) : EUR 12,50 per person         
Children and adolescents (up to and including 18 years) : Free        
Discount with valid Vienna Card : EUR 13,50 per person         
Group (from 10 persons) : EUR 13,50 per person

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1 hour to 2 hours

 

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