Belvedere Vienna hours, tickets and the best time to avoid crowds
Quick answer
The Belvedere has no free slot for adults: the Upper Belvedere costs €23 (€19 reduced) and under 19s are free. It opens daily 9am–6pm and requires a time slot. The best time to see The Kiss without lines is opening time on a weekday.
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How tickets work
There is no free slot for adults. The Upper and Lower Belvedere need a time-slot ticket; Belvedere 21 only needs you to choose a day. The 2-in-1 ticket is better value if you plan to visit both palaces on the same day. Holders of certain passes (Bundesmuseen Card, Vienna Pass, Gold Pass and others) can enter without a slot with ID: check the conditions on the website.
- Always buy from the official website to avoid reseller mark-ups.
- Students under 26 and over 65s pay the reduced €19 rate.
- Under 19s are free.
- If your preferred day has no slots left, try an earlier or later hour.
Best time to visit without crowds
- Weekdays at 9am is the quietest combination for seeing The Kiss.
- Late afternoon: the groups have gone and you can see the rooms calmly.
- Avoid weekend middays and rainy days.
- Book ahead in high season: slots fill up from April to October.
Other things to know
The Upper Belvedere sits at the top of the garden and the Lower about 500 metres away at the bottom. The gardens are open to the public. The official audio guide is paid; as an alternative, the AnyArt app recognises each painting with your camera and tells its story in your language.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Belvedere free?
Only for under 19s and holders of some passes, such as the Kulturpass. Adults pay €23 for the Upper Belvedere.
What time does the Belvedere open?
The Upper Belvedere opens at 9am and the Lower at 10am; both close at 6pm every day.
Do I need to book?
Yes, the Upper and Lower Belvedere require a time-slot ticket.
How much is the combined ticket?
€32 for the 2-in-1 (Upper and Lower) and €34 for the 3-in-1, which adds Belvedere 21.
What is the best time to see The Kiss?
At 9am on a weekday, with your ticket booked.