Upper Belvedere

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CARLONE CONTEMPORARY: Asta Gröting. Things

Asta Gröting's video installation sends deformed everyday objects floating in slow motion through a deep blue summer sky, shown in the Upper Belvedere's Carlone Hall.

Now showing24 Sept – 29 Mar 2027€23

Permanent Collections

Picture this! The Belvedere Collection from Cranach to Lassnig

The Belvedere's chronological collection display traces eight centuries of art and society through self-portraits and masterpieces, from Cranach to Klimt, Schiele and Maria Lassnig.

Permanent collection€23

The Kiss by Gustav Klimt

Klimt's gold-leaf masterpiece of 1908/09, the most famous Austrian painting, bought by the state from its first exhibition and the highlight of the Upper Belvedere collection.

Permanent collection€23

Franz Xaver Messerschmidt's Character Heads

The Belvedere holds the largest group of Messerschmidt's grimacing 18th-century "Character Heads", the sculptor's famous studies of exaggerated facial expression.

Permanent collection€23

Nearby

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Lower Belvedere

Architecture7 min walk

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Belvedere 21

Architecture8 min walk

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Wien Museum

Local HistoryFree13 min walk

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Albertina Modern

Art15 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Upper Belvedere cost?

Standard adult admission to Upper Belvedere is €23. Seniors 65+ and students under 26 €19; under 19s free; timed-slot ticket required. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Upper Belvedere?

Upper Belvedere is open Daily 9am–6pm. Entry by timed-slot ticket.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Upper Belvedere?

Upper Belvedere is located at Prinz-Eugen-Straße 27, 1030 Vienna, Austria, in the Landstraße area of Vienna. The nearest stations are Schloss Belvedere (Tram D), Quartier Belvedere (S-Bahn, Tram 18) and Südtiroler Platz / Hauptbahnhof (U1).

What can I see at Upper Belvedere?

Prince Eugene's Baroque hilltop palace, home to Klimt's The Kiss and eight centuries of Austrian art. Current highlights include Picture this! The Belvedere Collection from Cranach to Lassnig, The Kiss by Gustav Klimt and Franz Xaver Messerschmidt's Character Heads.

Do I need to book Upper Belvedere in advance?

Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.

When is the best time to visit Upper Belvedere?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.