Belvedere Palace Entrances: How to Choose the Right One for Your Visit

Belvedere Palace entrance guide

Visiting the Belvedere Palace and Museum begins with choosing the right entrance and understanding how access works across its three main sections: the Upper Belvedere, Lower Belvedere, and Belvedere 21. Here's everything you need to know—from Belvedere entrance fees to museum hours.

Where is the Belvedere entrance located?

Belvedere Courtyard in Vatican City with tourists and architectural details.
  • There are multiple entrances based on the section of the complex you're visiting.
  • Upper Belvedere entrance: Located at Prinz-Eugen-Straße 27, this is the main and most visited entrance, especially for those coming to view Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss.
  • Lower Belvedere entrance: Found at Rennweg 6, this gate leads you to the palace’s oldest wing, which hosts temporary exhibitions and historic rooms.
  • Belvedere 21 (Modern Museum) entrance: Situated at Arsenalstraße 1, near Schweizergarten. This is the entrance for visitors interested in Vienna’s modern and contemporary art scene.
  • All entrances are well connected via Vienna’s public transport network, including tram lines D, O, and 71, and U-Bahn stations at Hauptbahnhof and Südtiroler Platz.
Belvedere Palace location

Belvedere Palace opening hours

Visitors viewing landscape paintings in Belvedere Palace, Vienna.
  • Opening hours vary slightly across the three venues:
  • Upper Belvedere: Open daily, usually 10am to 6pm
  • Lower Belvedere: Open daily, typically 10am to 6pm
  • Belvedere 21: Tuesday to Sunday, generally 11am to 6pm (Thursdays until 9pm)
Belvedere Palace opening hours

Frequently asked questions about the Belvedere Palace entrance

No, the Belvedere Palace gardens are completely free to access and open to the public.