Vienna: Upper Belvedere Palace Direct Entry & Klimt

See Klimt's Kiss Before the Crowds Arrive at Upper Belvedere

You get direct access to the Upper Belvedere Palace at a time you choose, which means no queue at the ticket desk and a quieter first look at Klimt's Kiss. You'll move through galleries of European masterworks at your own pace, see the palace rooms and Vienna's rooftops from the windows, and access both permanent and temporary exhibitions. Timed entry is what makes the whole thing possible. You pick your hour and walk straight in.

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From € 36 to € 43 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Direct Entry Tickets 33 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 17:00 Palace of Upper Belvedere

Entry tickets plus Vienna City 33 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 17:00 Audio guide for Vienna City

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Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Upper Belvedere Palace and Art

• Enter Upper Belvedere Palace directly
• Walk through grand palace halls
• Admire Klimt’s The Kiss painting
• Explore Baroque to modern artworks
• Enjoy palace views over Vienna

What’s included

Your ticket includes direct entry to the Upper Belvedere Palace, access to all palace halls and viewing areas overlooking the gardens, entry to galleries featuring works by Klimt, Schiele and other European masters, access to temporary exhibitions, and access to the permanent art collections.

Times

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• Tuesday to Sunday 09:00 09:15 09:30 09:45 10:00 10:15 10:30 10:45 11:00 11:15 11:30 11:45 12:00 12:15 12:30 12:45 13:00 13:15 13:30 13:45 14:00 14:15 14:30 14:45 15:00 15:15 15:30 15:45 16:00 16:15 16:30 16:45 17:00

Information

Direct entry to Vienna's Upper Belvedere Palace with skip-the-line access to Klimt's Kiss and permanent galleries. Timed tickets, no queues, palace views included.

Group Up to 250

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. See the exact address

Book up to 4h before

Ages Adult (11 and older) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby Infants must sit on laps

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The experience

What if you could walk straight into one of Vienna's most crowded museums without waiting in line? That's what direct entry tickets do. They hand you access to the Upper Belvedere Palace at a time you choose, which means you actually get to stand in front of Klimt's Kiss when the gallery is still quiet. The palace sits on a hill overlooking Vienna, and the moment you step through the entrance, you're inside a building that used to belong to Prince Eugene of Savoy. The rooms are enormous, the light comes through tall windows, and the art (Klimt, Schiele, works from the Baroque period forward) fills the walls without feeling crowded.

You move through the galleries at your own pace, which matters more than it sounds. Most visitors rush because they're worried about missing something or running out of time. With a direct entry ticket, you don't have that pressure. You can stand in front of a painting for five minutes if you want to. The palace views over Vienna's rooftops are part of the experience too. They're visible from the windows as you walk, and they remind you where you are. The permanent collection includes works that museums in other cities would build entire wings around, and the temporary exhibitions rotate, so there's always something new even if you've been before.

The practical thing that makes this work is the timed entry. You're not choosing between "morning" or "afternoon". You're picking a specific hour, which means you skip the ticket desk entirely and head straight upstairs. Infants can come along (they sit on a lap), and the palace is accessible by public transport if you're staying elsewhere in Vienna. The galleries themselves aren't wheelchair accessible, so that's worth knowing before you book. Everything else (the art, the rooms, the views) is waiting for you the moment you arrive.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I need to book a specific time slot?

Yes, your ticket is timed entry. You choose the hour when you book, and that's when you arrive at the palace.

Can I see Klimt's Kiss with this ticket?

Yes, access to the Klimt collection including The Kiss is included with direct entry.

How long can I stay inside the palace?

There's no time limit once you're in. You move through at your own pace and leave whenever you're ready.

Is the palace accessible by public transport?

Yes, public transportation options are available nearby. The palace itself is not wheelchair accessible.

Are temporary exhibitions included?

Yes, your ticket includes access to temporary exhibitions inside the Upper Belvedere, along with the permanent collections.

What's the difference between Upper and Lower Belvedere?

This ticket is for the Upper Belvedere, where the main art collections and Klimt's Kiss are housed. The Lower Belvedere is a separate building.

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