The Upper Belvedere needs its own ticket – admission to the Lower Belvedere or Belvedere 21 is not included. In return you get the densest art programme in Vienna across three floors.
Tickets for the Upper Belvedere
- Adults
- €23same online and at the desk
- 65+ / students <26
- €19ID required
- Under 19
- Freeyear-round
- Online advantage
- Time slotdesk queue skipped
Rates per belvedere.at, as of July 2026.
Tickets are valid for a chosen time slot and cover the permanent collection including the state rooms. Through resellers the standard ticket currently runs about €22 – prices fluctuate slightly, the product is identical. All price tiers in detail: ticket prices.
What hangs on which floor
| Level | Focus | Don’t miss |
|---|---|---|
| Ground floor | Sala Terrena, medieval art, Baroque, Messerschmidt | Character Heads, Znaim Altarpiece |
| First floor | Marble Hall, 19th century, Impressionism | Waldmüller, Monet, Van Gogh, the treaty room |
| Second floor | Vienna 1900 | “The Kiss”, Schiele, Kokoschka check current hang |
The hang is rearranged from time to time – works have moved between floors in recent years. A current floor plan is available at the entrance; the Klimt rooms are signposted throughout.
The route: start low or high?
The intuitive route – ground floor, first floor, second floor – is the worst one on busy days. Every group walks it, and you reach the Klimt room precisely at its fullest.
- Go straight upAfter entry control, climb the grand staircase all the way to the second floor. Before 10 am you’ll share “The Kiss” with a handful of people.
- Vienna 1900 at leisure35–45 minutes for Klimt, Schiele and Kokoschka. Gold paintings first, then the portraits.
- Descend via the Marble HallOn the first floor, pass through the Marble Hall – morning light streams through the east windows – and continue through the 19th century.
- Ground floor lastMesserschmidt’s Character Heads and the medieval rooms stay pleasantly quiet even at midday.
- Finish in the gardenExit on the garden side, walk down the terraces, look back at the façade.
Marble Hall and state rooms
The hall where Austria became free
The two-storey Marble Hall is the ceremonial heart of the building: reddish-brown stucco marble, a ceiling fresco by Carlo Innocenzo Carlone, and a view down the garden axis to St. Stephen’s.
On 15 May 1955 the Austrian State Treaty was signed here – followed by the famous words “Austria is free!”. The hall is included in the normal ticket but occasionally closes for events.
Also in the building: the Sala Terrena with its four atlantes, the palace chapel (viewable from the first floor) and the grand staircase with its stucco reliefs. More detail: inside the Belvedere.
The view nobody skips
Canaletto painted his famous Vienna vedute from exactly here: the view from the Upper Belvedere across the parterre to the city skyline has been Vienna’s defining panorama for 300 years. The best vantage point is right outside the north exit on the top garden terrace – freely accessible, no museum ticket needed.
In the morning the façade is backlit; from late afternoon it glows. The reflection in the great pool needs still air – most reliable early in the morning.
Practical matters inside
- Cloakroom – mandatory for large bags, backpacks and umbrellas; on the ground floor.
- Lifts – all collection floors are step-free; wheelchairs available on loan.
- Café and shop – ground floor; the café closes with the building.
- Audio guide – €5, 13 languages, own wired headphones (3.5 mm) required.
- Photography – generally allowed in the collection without flash or tripod; watch the signs.
- Toilets – ground and first floor, including accessible ones.
Upper or Lower Belvedere?
| Upper Belvedere | Lower Belvedere | |
|---|---|---|
| Content | Permanent collection, Klimt | Temporary exhibitions |
| Admission | €23 | €20 |
| Time needed | 1.5–2 hours | 1–1.5 hours |
| State rooms | Marble Hall, Sala Terrena | Hall of Grotesques, Gold Cabinet, Marble Gallery |
| If you can only do one | ✓ clear recommendation | only for a specific exhibition |
The free garden links the two – ten minutes downhill from Upper to Lower. Visiting both? The 2-in-1 combo ticket saves money.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Upper and Lower Belvedere?
The Upper Belvedere houses the permanent collection with Klimt’s “The Kiss”; the Lower Belvedere shows temporary exhibitions and Prince Eugene’s historic apartments. Each building has its own ticket.
How much is admission to the Upper Belvedere?
€23 for adults, €19 reduced, free under 19. As of July 2026, per belvedere.at.
On which floor is “The Kiss”?
On the second upper floor of the Upper Belvedere, in the Vienna 1900 rooms. The way is signposted from the entrance.
How much time do you need for the Upper Belvedere?
90–120 minutes for all three floors. For the Klimt rooms alone, 45 minutes suffice.
Is the Marble Hall included in the ticket?
Yes, the Marble Hall sits on the normal route on the first upper floor. It may close at short notice for events.
Is the Upper Belvedere accessible?
Yes – all collection floors are reachable by lift and loaner wheelchairs are available. The garden approach involves gravel paths and slopes.