Schloss Belvedere, Weimar

Perched on a hill about 4 kilometers south of Weimar's center, Schloss Belvedere is a stunning example of Baroque architecture and garden design. Built as a summer residence for Duke Ernst August I, the palace features a symmetrical layout with a central corps de logis flanked by two wings. The interior houses the 'Museum für Kunst des 18. Jahrhunderts' (Museum of 18th-Century Art), showcasing paintings, sculptures, and exquisite porcelain from the ducal collections. The gardens are a highlight: the Baroque parterre with its geometric flower beds, the orangery, and the English landscape park beyond. Visitors can stroll through the manicured hedges, admire the fountains, and enjoy panoramic views of the Thuringian countryside. The palace also hosts temporary exhibitions and concerts. A visit combines art, history, and nature in a serene setting.

Don't miss

• The Baroque garden parterre, one of the best-preserved in Germany.
• The Porcelain Cabinet, featuring Meissen and East Asian porcelain.
• The 'Festival Hall' with its ceiling fresco and stucco work.
• The orangery, housing citrus trees in winter and used for events.
• The view from the palace terrace over Weimar and the surrounding hills.

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Schloss Belvedere, Weimar

Cheapest way inEntry Ticket Lower Belvedere with Orangery & Palace Stables4★ · 37 travelers1–2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$23 per personSee dates →Most bookedEntry Ticket Upper Belvedere, Klimt's Kiss & Permanent Collection4.3★ · 897 travelers1–2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$27 per personSee dates →Private & flexiblePrivate Themed Tour of the Belvedere with an Art Historian: "The Kiss" by Gustav Klimt: how it became the Symbol of the Viennese Art4.8★ · 21 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$192 per personSee dates →