Belvedere Palace Tours and Tickets

Yes, you can go inside both the Upper Belvedere and Lower Belvedere buildings within the grounds of Belvedere Palace. Tickets are required to visit either or both of the palaces, inside of which you can see their rooms, architecture, exhibitions, and artwork. Visitors can explore the palaces independently or take a guided tour of Upper Belvedere.

Yes, Upper Belvedere, Lower Belvedere, and Belvedere 21 museum are all wheelchair accessible. Each building has a barrier-free entrance, elevator access, accessible toilets, and wheelchairs available for use. However, there are two steep ramps on the garden path between the two palaces, which wheelchair users may have difficulty with.

There are many things to see at the Belvedere Palace complex, which comprises the ornate palace gardens, the two palaces, and the modern Belvedere 21 museum. Many of the Belvedere’s main attractions are within Upper Belvedere Palace, including Gustav Klimt’s famous gold-leaf painting The Kiss, sculptures by Franz Xaver Messerschmidt, and art works by Schiele, Rodin, and Makart.

Yes, you can take photos and videos inside Belvedere Palace, with some exceptions. You aren’t allowed to take photos using flash, a selfie stick, or a tripod, and there are some rooms and exhibits where photography is prohibited. Commercial filming or photography requires a permit.

Yes, there are three dining options within the Belvedere Palace grounds. Two establishments serve typical Viennese dishes and craft beer: Stöckl im Park, a modern restaurant with a shaded garden, and Salm Bräu an old-fashioned brewpub on the far side of the palace grounds. There is also Parkcafé in the Lower Belvedere building.

Yes, the Upper Belvedere, Lower Belvedere, and Belvedere 21 museum often host temporary exhibitions alongside their permanent displays. The Belvedere Palace grounds also host special events, such as annual Christmas markets and open-air theaters, as well as participating in Vienna’s Long Night of Museums event.