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A lot of visitors arrive at the Albertina expecting to find The Kiss. It is an easy mistake: both are big art museums in central Vienna, both hold Klimt, and both turn up in every top-ten list. But Klimt's golden painting belongs to the Belvedere and hangs in the Upper Belvedere, across town.
The good news is that the two museums pair well. The Albertina has no time slot, the Belvedere does, and tram D runs between them in four stops. Book the Belvedere slot first, then fit the Albertina around it.
The quick answer
The Kiss is in the Upper Belvedere at Prinz-Eugen-Straße 27, not in the Albertina. Entry costs EUR 23 at the palace in 2026 and needs a time slot. Take tram D from the Opera, four stops to Schloss Belvedere. The Albertina's Klimt works are drawings, kept in storage and shown only in special exhibitions.
Where can I see Klimt's The Kiss in Vienna?
In the Upper Belvedere, in the Belvedere's permanent collection. The palace is at Prinz-Eugen-Straße 27 in the 3rd district, open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Kiss (Der Kuss) is oil with gold leaf on canvas, painted in 1907 and 1908 at the height of what is called Klimt's Golden Period. It is square, about 180 by 180 cm, so it reads well even with a crowd in front. You find it in the Vienna 1900 rooms, one floor up from the entrance level, among other Klimts and the Schieles.
It is part of the Belvedere's permanent display, Picture this! The Belvedere Collection from Cranach to Lassnig, which means the standard Upper Belvedere ticket covers it. The Upper Belvedere ticket on GetYourGuide is sold by the Belvedere itself, from $26 (4.6 from 18,370 reviews).
Entry to the Upper Belvedere and its permanent collection with a time slot: The Kiss, the Klimt rooms and the baroque Marble Hall.
Explore the Upper Belvedere ticket Tour detailsIs The Kiss at the Albertina?
No. The Albertina's Klimt holdings are drawings in its graphic collection. They are light-sensitive, so they stay in storage and come out only for special exhibitions.
The Albertina's graphic art collection, over one million drawings and prints, runs from Michelangelo and Dürer to Klimt and Schiele. The museum says plainly that these masterpieces cannot be shown permanently because light damages them. The last big Klimt drawings show, in 2022, gathered around 100 works. On a normal day you will not see them on the walls.
What you will see at the Albertina is the 20 Habsburg State Rooms, Monet to Chagall with its long run of Picassos, and this season's Picasso - Bacon until 31 January 2027. Klimt is not among the names the museum lists for Monet to Chagall. What to see at the Albertina has the full rundown.
The Albertina side of the day: State Rooms, Monet to Chagall and Picasso - Bacon, no time slot.
Check dates for the Albertina entry ticketDo you need a time slot for the Belvedere?
Yes. The Belvedere requires time slots at all its venues. An adult ticket for the Upper Belvedere costs EUR 23 at the palace in 2026, and once you are in you can stay as long as you like.
The slot is your entry time, not a limit on your visit, per the Belvedere. The GetYourGuide listing asks you to be at the entrance 15 minutes before your slot. Large bags and luggage cannot be stored, but there are free lockers at all Belvedere venues. Food, drink and selfie sticks are not allowed, per the listing.
| Belvedere ticket (2026) | Price |
|---|---|
| Upper Belvedere, adult | EUR 23 |
| Seniors 65+ and under 26 | EUR 19 |
| Under 19 | Free |
| Vienna City Card holders | EUR 21.50 |
| Upper and Lower Belvedere, same day | EUR 32 |
| Upper, Lower and Belvedere 21, same day | EUR 34 |
| Gold Pass, no time slot needed | EUR 49 |
Albertina or Belvedere: which is better?
For Klimt and Austrian art, the Belvedere. For Habsburg rooms, Monet to Picasso and big changing shows, the Albertina. With a day free, do both.
The Belvedere is a baroque palace built for Prince Eugene of Savoy, with gardens over three terraces and a collection running from the Middle Ages to now. The Klimt rooms are the draw, with Schiele close behind. The Albertina is a classicist palace on the old city wall with the State Rooms, the Batliner Collection of modern masters and four halls of temporary exhibitions.
| ALBERTINA | UPPER BELVEDERE | |
|---|---|---|
| Klimt | Drawings, in storage | The Kiss and the Klimt rooms |
| Best known for | State Rooms, Monet to Chagall, Picasso | Vienna 1900: Klimt, Schiele |
| Adult ticket 2026 | EUR 20.90 | EUR 23 |
| Time slot | No | Yes |
| Hours | 10-18, Wed and Fri to 21 | Daily 9-18 |
| Address | Albertinaplatz 1 | Prinz-Eugen-Straße 27 |
How do you get from the Albertina to the Belvedere?
Take tram D from the Opera on the Ring, four stops to Schloss Belvedere. The stop is right outside the main entrance of the Upper Belvedere.
The Albertina is a few minutes on foot from the Opera tram stops. Tram D runs along the Ring, turns at Schwarzenbergplatz and climbs past Gußhausstraße and Plößlgasse to Schloss Belvedere. Going back, ride the same line the other way to the Opera.
Other ways in: tram 18 or O to Quartier Belvedere, then about 7 minutes on foot, or the U1 to Südtiroler Platz/Hauptbahnhof and a walk of around 15 minutes. If you start at the Lower Belvedere instead, walk uphill through the gardens to the upper palace.
Book the Belvedere slot first: the Upper Belvedere ticket fixes your entry time for The Kiss.
Check dates for the Upper Belvedere ticketCan you see the Albertina and the Belvedere in one day?
Yes. Book an early Belvedere slot, spend the morning there, ride tram D back, and take the Albertina in the afternoon. On Wednesdays and Fridays the Albertina stays open until 9 p.m.
A day that works:
- 9 a.m.: Upper Belvedere, first slot of the day, straight to The Kiss before the groups. Then the rest of the collection, about 1.5 hours in all.
- Late morning: walk down through the gardens, which are free to enter, and look back at the palace over the pond.
- Lunch: tram D back to the Opera.
- Afternoon: the Albertina, 2 to 3 hours with the State Rooms, Monet to Chagall and the current shows. No slot to match.
From November to February the Belvedere gardens open from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., per the Belvedere. On a Wednesday or Friday you can swap the order and finish the day at the Albertina in the evening.
Where else can you see Klimt in Vienna?
The Leopold Museum in the MuseumsQuartier, the Beethoven Frieze in the Secession, and the Klimt Villa, his last studio, in the 13th district.
The Beethoven Frieze is in the Secession building, a short walk from Albertina Modern on Karlsplatz, which makes it an easy add-on to an Albertina day. The Leopold Museum holds Klimt alongside one of the largest Schiele collections. The Klimt Villa in Hietzing is the restored studio where some of his late drawings were likely made.
For the paintings, though, the Belvedere is the place: its own listing calls it the world's largest Klimt collection. If you want a guide to explain the gold, the Belvedere guided tour is the one to look at.
Should you take a guided tour to see The Kiss?
If you want the stories behind the paintings, yes. The skip-the-line guided tour of the Upper Belvedere takes 1.5 hours, with a licensed guide and headphones.
The Belvedere guided tour by Good Vienna Tours starts at Prinz-Eugen-Straße 27, from $59 (4.8 from 319 reviews). The regular tour takes up to 24 people; small-group and private options exist too. Arrive on time: there are no refunds for late arrivals or no-shows. One recent guest summed it up:
★★★★★The tour guide was extremely friendly and knowledgeable, the flow of the tour kept me engaged at all times. It is great for someone who is interested in art but does not know a lot about art history!
Prefer your own pace? The plain timed ticket does the job, and The Kiss is easy to find on your own.
The Kiss and the Klimt rooms with a licensed guide: skip-the-line entry to the Upper Belvedere and headphones so you hear every word.
Explore the Belvedere guided tour Tour detailsFrequently asked questions
Is Klimt's The Kiss in the Albertina?
No. The Kiss hangs in the Upper Belvedere. The Albertina holds Klimt drawings, which are kept in storage and shown only in special exhibitions.
How much does it cost to see The Kiss?
An adult ticket to the Upper Belvedere costs EUR 23 at the palace in 2026, with a time slot. Under-19s go free. On GetYourGuide the ticket starts from $26.
How do I get from the Albertina to the Belvedere?
Tram D from the Opera on the Ring, four stops to Schloss Belvedere, which stops right outside the Upper Belvedere entrance.
Can I see the Albertina and the Belvedere on the same day?
Yes. Book an early Belvedere slot, then visit the Albertina in the afternoon: its tickets have no time slot.
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Klimt's The Kiss and the world's largest Klimt collection
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