Belvedere Palace: A Baroque Masterpiece in Vienna

Getting There

• Public Transport

  From Vienna city center, take the D tram to the Schloss Belvedere stop, which is right outside the Upper Belvedere's main entrance. Alternatively, take tram 71 to Unteres Belvedere for the Lower Belvedere. A single tram ride costs €2.40. You can also use the U1 subway line to Hauptbahnhof station, followed by a 15-minute walk or a short tram ride to the palace.

• Walking

  From Schwarzenbergplatz, walk south. You'll see a McDonald's on the right and a theater-like building on the left. In the distance is a large fountain and a tall column with a soldier on top: the Red Army monument. Walk south until you reach the monument, then pass it using the road on the left (called Rennweg). Keep walking for 150m or so and you'll hit the Lower Belvedere entrance on your right. Go on a little further past the entrance to find a gateway into the Belvedere gardens, which you can walk through to reach the Upper Belvedere palace as well.

• Taxi/Ride-Share

  Taxis and ride-sharing services are readily available in Vienna. A short trip from the city center to Belvedere Palace typically costs between €10-€15, depending on traffic and the specific starting point. Ensure the meter is running or agree on a fare beforehand.