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Getting to Belvedere Palace Vienna

Vienna’s Belvedere is one of the most immaculate museums in the world and is also famous for being a spot for contemporary art. The museum has three zones, the Lower Belvedere, the Upper Belvedere, and the Belvedere 21, that collectively house over 800 years of art history. They have a permanent collection, including landmark pieces of Viennese Modernism, as well as temporary exhibitions depending on when you visit. In addition to their housed artwork, you will also be struck by the ambiance of the museum, right from the architecture to the massive gardens. Read on to learn more about how to get to the museum.

Where is the Belvedere Palace located?

  • Address: Prinz-Eugen-Straße 27, 1030 Wien, Austria
  • The Belvedere is located in the city centre of Vienna, surrounded by the Belvedere Gardens and Belvedere Lake. 
  • Closest Landmark: Schwarzenberg-Garten (400 m)

How to reach the Belvedere Palace?

Public transportation for Upper Belvedere

  • By tram: 
    Route: D line; 18 or O line
    Closest station: Schloss Belvedere; Quartier Belvedere
    The Quartier Belvedere station is a 7-minute walk from the Belvedere Palace.

  • By subway: 
    Route: U1
    Closest station: Hauptbahnhof station
    The Hauptbahnhof station is Vienna’s biggest station and can be difficult to navigate.

  • By bus: 
    Travel time: 13A
    Closest Stop: Mommsengasse

Public transportation for Lower Belvedere

  • By tram: 
    Route: 71
    Closest station: Unteres Belvedere

  • By foot: 
    Walking from Upper Belvedere

Getting to Belvedere Palace by car

  • The Belvedere Palace is 3 km away from the city centre by car. 
  • No on-site parking facilities are available, however, public parking spots can be found nearby. The closest public parking spot is a minute away from the Lower Belvedere. 
  • Street parking is difficult to find around, as it is a busy area and in the short-term parking zone (parking only for certain hours in a day). 

Walking to Belvedere Palace

  • You can walk to the Belvedere Palace in Vienna from the city centre. Get on to the boulevard, known as the “Ring” and walk toward the Schwarzenbergplatz.
  • Once you pass the Red Army Monument, get onto the street called Rennweg, and walk 150m down the road to the Lower Belvedere entrance.
  • This entire journey would take you around 30 minutes. 

What are the best ways to get to Belvedere Palace?

  • Most convenient: Using any form of public transport is the best way to get to Belvedere, as it is well-connected. It is advisable to use the tram, as the closest station is right opposite the Belvedere entrance. Since the Belvedere is in the city, finding car parking around the museum gets challenging. The museum does not provide on-site parking. 
  • Sightseeing: Taking the bus or walking on foot would ensure you get the best sights Vienna has to offer. 

Frequently asked questions about getting to the Belvedere Palace

The Belvedere Palace is located in Vienna, Austria, on Arsenalstraße 1, 1030 Wien.

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