Belvedere Palace

The Belvedere in Vienna is one of the leading museums worldwide. Its famous art collection includes works ranging from the Middle Ages to the present day. The unique complex, with its two palaces of the Upper and Lower Belvedere and extensive gardens, is one of the most stunning Baroque architectural marvels in the world. Highlights include the world's largest collection of Gustav Klimt paintings as well as prominent works from the periods of Viennese Biedermeier, Austrian Baroque, Vienna around 1900, and French Impressionism. Now, for the first time in decades, the museum will once again host large-scale special exhibitions that you can admire on your visit. In the 18th century, the Austrian general Prince Eugene of Savoy commissioned the renowned Baroque architect Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt to build the complex. After the death of Prince Eugene, Empress Maria Theresa acquired the entire complex and transformed the Upper Belvedere into an exhibition venue for the imperial collections – making it one of the first public museums in the world. The Lower Belvedere, formerly the residence of Prince Eugene, is home to illustrious exhibitions. The Baroque gardens of the Belvedere rank among the most beautiful in the world. The main garden is situated between the Lower and the Upper Belvedere and extends over three large terraces. The Belvedere park is also home to the Botanical Garden and the oldest Alpine garden in Europe. Exhibition Highlights: Ongoing: Picture this! The Belvedere Collection from Cranach to Lassnig CARLONE CONTEMPORARY: Ugo Rondinone October 5, 2024 - March 16, 2025 CARLONE CONTEMPORARY: Sarah Ortmeyer March 27, 2025 - October 19, 2025 IM BLICK: Gustav Klimt. The Bride May 15, 2025 - October 5, 2025 UPPER BELVEDERE RENOVATION For the upcoming facade renovation on the north and west sides of the Upper Belvedere, scaffolding will be erected. Over this, a scaffold net will be stretched, replicating the north and west sides of the exterior facade. The planned works are expected to commence on April 8, 2024. During this time, the entrance area will not be affected in any way. This measure aims for completion by Q4 2024.

Hop on a bus and explore Vienna however you wish. This hop-on-hop-off ticket lets you hop on or off the bus as often as you want at any of the stops and lines. Choose between up to 4 routes, each of which takes you to a different part of Vienna. See the State Opera, the Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Art History), Heldenplatz (Heroes' Square), Parliament or the Burgtheater. Or, be driven to Schönbrunn Palace and Belvedere Palace before visiting the KunstHausWien museum or the UNO City – the choice is yours! Red Route Admire the sights along the Ring Road, such as the State Opera, Hofburg Palace, and the Burgtheater. Stops: State Opera - Museum of Art History/Heroes' Square - Mariahilfer Straße/Shopping Street - Burgtheater/CityHall - University - Liebenberg Denkmal/University - Liechtensteinstraße/Sigmund Freud Museum - Votiv Church - Vienna Airport Lines - DDSG City Cruises - MAK/Museum of Applied Arts - City Park - Strauss Monument - State Opera Buses arrive every 30 min. The duration is 60 min. Mon - Sun, 9:20 AM - 6:30 PM. Yellow Route Discover the famous Schönbrunn Palace, Schwarzenberg Platz, and Belvedere Palace. Stops: State Opera - Westbahnhof/Train Station - Schönbrunn Palace - Main Station - Museum of Contemporary Art - Belvedere Palace - Lower Belvedere - State Opera Buses arrive every 15 to 30 min. The duration is 75 min. Mon - Sun, 9:15 AM - 6:15 PM. The ride from the State Opera to Schönbrunn Palace takes approximately 36 min. Blue Route: Visit the famous "Prater area" where you can get acquainted with all the masterpieces of the Museum of Applied Arts, Museum of Fine Arts or even the Kunsthaus/Hundertwasser Museum. Stops: MAK/Museum of Applied Arts - City Park - Strauss Monument - State Opera - Museum of Art History/Heroes' Square - Mariahilfer Straße/Shopping Street - Burgtheater/CityHall - University - Liebenberg Denkmal/University - Liechtensteinstraße/Sigmund Freud Museum - Votiv Church - Vienna Airport Lines - DDSG City Cruises - Kunst Haus/Museum Hundertwasser - Riesenrad/Giant Ferris Wheel - DDSG (Pier6 Imperial Bridge - Donauturm/Danube Tower - Alte Donau/Old Danube - Uno City - Donauinsel/Danube Island - Praterstern/Train Station - Taborstraße/Museum of Crime - DDSG City Cruises - MAK/Museum of Applied Arts Buses arrive every 15 to 20 min. The duration is 120 min. Mon - Sun, 9:20 AM - 6:40 PM. Green Route (operates in the summer months, included only in 48h/72h tickets) : Travel to Grinzing and Cobenzl, where you can enjoy a gorgeous panoramic view of Vienna. Buses arrive every 60 min. The duration is 60 min. Mon-Sun, 10:15 AM - 5:15 PM Your ticket includes a self-guided walking tour with an app. Cross the city at your own pace. See the Vienna State Opera, Beethoven Statue, Vienna Concert House, House of Music and the Beethoven Museum. Pick up your headphones and a map from the local partner's service center and follow the instructions of the QuietVox Guiding App to travel from sight to sight.

The Vienna PASS is your key to an unforgettable experience in Vienna. You’ll get free access to Vienna’s top sights, such as Schönbrunn Palace and Schönbrunn Zoo, the Giant Ferris Wheel, the Spanish Riding School, the Albertina Museum, and many others. You’ll also enjoy unlimited travel on the hop-on hop-off sightseeing buses, which are the perfect way to get from one attraction to the next. Combine the features of the Vienna PASS to design your own sightseeing program. The card is accompanied by a high-quality guidebook that features insider tips and detailed city information. The Vienna PASS can be purchased for durations of 1, 2, 3, or 6 consecutive days. Children below the age of 6 get free admission to the all-inclusive offers if accompanied by an adult holding a Vienna PASS. Attractions: • Schönbrunn Palace (including the Maze, Gloriette, and other attractions) • Schönbrunn Zoo • Giant Ferris Wheel • Art History Museum • Albertina Museum & Art Gallery • Museum of Natural History • Danube Tower • Leopold Museum • Imperial Treasury • Spanish Riding School • Hofburg Imperial Palace • Imperial Furniture Collection • Museum of Technology • Bank Austria Kunstforum • Museum of Modern Art (mumok)• Vienna State Opera – Guided Tour • Museum of Military History • Madame Tussauds • Upper Belvedere • Lower Belvedere • 21er Haus - Museum of contemporary art • Winter Palace • Imperial Burial Vault • Klosterneuburg Monastery • Liechtenstein Castle • Beethoven Museum • Plus more than 50 other sights Unlimited Hop-on Hop-off Tours Explore the city with unlimited rides on the convenient hop-on hop-off buses: • 4 hop-on hop-off routes • 50 stops (short intervals) • Free Wi-Fi • Free audio guide in 16 languages • Kids' channel in English and German • App guided walking tour Fast track entry Save valuable time with fast track entry at many sights. The Vienna PASS comes with a guidebook, app, and bonus booklet. The guidebook and app are filled with important information, insider tips, and special offers. Enjoy attractive discounts at exclusive partners with your bonus booklet.

Hop on board an old-timey car that adds to the aesthetic of Vienna's Old Town. Listen as your guide provides you with fun and facinating information about the sights that you view along the way. Capture pictures along the way through the open sides of the eco-friendly electric car. Start outside the Radisson Blu (1010 Vienna, Herrengasse 12) and head to Freyung, a public square with a unique triangular shape. Take in the grandeur of Am Hof swuare and the Gothic architecture of the Catholic Church Maria am Gestade. View the city's oldest square at Hoher Markt. See the moving figures and copper accents of the Anchor Clock. Gaze up at the towering Stephansdom Cathedral in Stephansplatz. Travel along Wollzeile street and pass by Stadtpark and the Hochstrahlbrunnen fountain. Ride by the Monument in honor of the soldiers of the Soviet Army. Capture pictures of the Baroque Belvedere Palace and the Musikverein, the home of the Vienna Philharmonic orchestra. Go by the waterside St. Charles's Church and the Arthouse museum, and the Jugendstil-style Karlsplatz Metro Station. Drive by the Secession art house, go down Kärtnerstrasse, and see the Sacher hotel. Travel by the charming shops in the Neuer Markt, the star-shaped Michaelerplatz, the Spanish Riding School, and the Donnerbrunnen Goethedenkmal fountain. Cruise by the Friedrich Schiller monument, the Art History Museum, the Albertina museum, and the Outer Castle Gate. Be moved by the beauty of The Hofburg palace in Heldenplatz. Roll by the Prinz Eugen Hotel, the National Library, and the French Gothic Minorittenkirche. Spot a Kaiser Karl monument, the Art History Museum, People's Garden, the Eppstein Palace, and Parliament. Snap photos of sights like the Burgtheater, City Hall, the Univeristy, and neo-Gothic Votivkirche before returning to your meeting point.

Benefit from the advantages of this tour and skip the queues at Schönbrunn Palace! Get an overall impression of the most significant historical sights in Vienna. By bus, the tour will take you along the Ringstraße, home to numerous architectural gems such as the State Opera, the Museum of Art History with its world-famous collection, the Habsburg Museum and the Museum of Natural History. Discover the museum quarter, the Hofburg Palace (the Emperors' winter residence), the Austrian Parliament, the City Hall, and the Court Theater. The highlight of your visit is a guided tour through the halls of Schönbrunn Palace, the former imperial summer residence that hosted Maria Theresa, amongst others. 

Experience the most beautiful sights of Vienna at night on this unique tour. Drive around the magnificent Ringstrasse which has a special flair in the evening. During the bus ride, see all major sights in the city including the Parliament, City Hall, Burgtheater, Vienna State Opera, Belvedere Palace, Kunsthistorisches and Natural Museum of History.  Continue the tour to the famous amusement park, where you can see the illuminated Giant Ferris Wheel. Finally, end at the Vienna State Opera where the tour finishes.

Art exhibitions from all periods at the former residential palace of Prince Eugene and at the Orangery. Completed in 1716, the Lower Belvedere defined the overall Baroque ensemble of the then-residential city of Vienna. Johann Lucas von Hildebrandt had planned it for Prince Eugene as a residential building with representative state rooms. These provide an insight into the baroque art of living and design. Wander the palatial hallways and chambers, and see the finest examples of Baroque art and architecture, as well as cutting-edge art exhibitions, with these Lower Belvedere tickets. Exhibition Highlights: Ongoing: Study Collection Middle Ages and Renaissance Akseli Gallen-Kallela - Picturing Finland September 27, 2024 - February 2, 2025 Amoako Boafo – Proper Love October 25, 2024 - January 12, 2025 The World in Colors -Slovenian Painting 1848-1918 January 30, 2025 to May 26, 2025 Gustav Klimt. Pigment & Pixel February 20, 2025 - September 7, 2025 RADICAL! Women Artists and Modernism 1910−1950 June 18, 2025 - October 12, 2025 Cézanne, Monet, Renoir. French Impressionism from the Museum Langmatt September 25, 2025 - February 8, 2026 Franz Xaver Messerschmidt – More than Character Heads October 31, 2025 - March 8, 2026

Discover the world-renowned art collection, magnificent architecture and landscaped gardens of Upper Belvedere, one of Vienna’s most iconic Baroque landmarks. Skip long lines and make the most of your time with an Expert Guide, exploring the highlights and hidden gems of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit Vienna’s top art museum! Book a 2-hour guided tour of the Upper Belvedere Art Gallery and the Belvedere Palace Gardens. Your skip-the-line ticket comes with a reserved time slot for entry, so the whole group can enter at the same time without waiting in long queues. Our Licensed Guide will meet you just outside the palace gates and take you on an amazing journey of discovery, exploring the grand palace built for Prince Eugene of Savoy and some of the most significant collections of Austrian and European art from the Middle Ages to the present. The iconic ""The Kiss"" by Gustav Klimt is the centerpiece of the Upper Palace’s impressive art collection, but the rotating exhibitions also feature works by other famous masters such as Egon Schiele, Oskar Kokoschka and Vincent van Gogh. The tour also offers breathtaking views over Vienna from the palace’s terraced gardens, adding a scenic backdrop to this unforgettable cultural experience. Whether you are an art enthusiast or a history lover, this is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Vienna’s cultural heritage. Don't miss out on the art, architecture, and history of Belvedere!

Exploring Vienna with an attraction pass gives you flexible sightseeing options. Conveniently visit all included attractions using the Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour route. Hop on to learn about the city through expert digital commentary and hop off to explore iconic landmarks. Choose from 3, 4, or 5 attractions and enjoy the city's best experiences. 3-Attraction Pass • Unlimited Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour (2 days): Discover Vienna at your own pace with unlimited access at over 20 stops, including all attractions on the pass • Schönbrunn Grand Tour: Step into imperial history with an in-depth exploration of Vienna's most famous palace, the former summer residence of the Habsburgs. Includes audio guide of the Palace. • Belvedere Palace: Marvel at Austrian art and the stunning palace gardens as you explore the ornate state rooms, grand staircases, and the Marble Hall 4-Attraction Pass Includes everything in the 3-attraction pass, plus: • Danube or Canal Boat Cruise: Enjoy a relaxing cruise with beautiful views of the historic city center, modern skyline, and natural beauty along the riverbanks. Includes tour commentary. 5-Attraction Pass Includes everything in the 4-attraction pass, plus: • Riesenrad Giant Ferris Wheel: See panoramic views of Vienna from 65-meters high and experience nostalgic charm with breathtaking scenery. Plus, save time skipping the cashier's desk and going straight to the turnstiles for faster entry. With the 5-attraction pass, you'll have the full Vienna experience, from its grand palaces and serene waterways to its impressive skyline.

Visit Vienna's sights with a flexible 24-hour bus ticket. See Schönbrunn Palace, the Vienna State Opera, and other attractions along two different tour routes. When you're finished sightseeing, enjoy the included tickets for a river cruise and a Ferris wheel ride. Hop aboard the comfortable double-decker bus and begin your adventure on the City Route, which takes you through the heart of Vienna. Marvel at architectural wonders like St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna State Opera, and the historic Hofburg Palace. Next, switch to the Palace Route to discover Vienna's outer neighborhoods and visit the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace. Marvel at its opulent interiors and stroll through the stunning palace gardens (entry not included). As you travel, informative audio commentary in multiple languages provides fascinating insights into the city's rich history and culture. When you step off the bus, make use of the included self-guided digital walking tour. After your bus tours, visit the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel for breathtaking panoramic views of the city's skyline. Step into the spacious cabin and witness the enchanting vistas of the Danube River, Prater Park, and Vienna's architectural marvels. Your tour also includes a delightful river cruise along the Danube. Relax aboard a comfortable boat as you glide along the picturesque river. Admire the city's waterfront landmarks, including the Vienna Ferris Wheel.