The Kunsthistorisches Museum is on the Ringstrasse, and the Belvedere is a short tram ride to the southeast.
Kunsthistorisches Museum
On Vienna's Ringstrasse, built to house the art collections of the Habsburg emperors.
- The Tower of Babel, Pieter Bruegel the Elder, 1563 Room X
- The Hunters in the Snow, Pieter Bruegel the Elder, 1565
Belvedere Museum
Baroque palaces built for Prince Eugene of Savoy. The Upper Belvedere has the world's largest collection of paintings by Gustav Klimt.
- The Kiss, Gustav Klimt, 1907 to 1908
At a glance
| Painting | Artist | Date | Size | Museum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tower of Babel | Pieter Bruegel the Elder | 1563 | 114.4 × 155.5 cm | Kunsthistorisches Museum |
| The Hunters in the Snow | Pieter Bruegel the Elder | 1565 | 117 × 162 cm | Kunsthistorisches Museum |
| The Kiss | Gustav Klimt | 1907 to 1908 | 180 × 180 cm | Belvedere Museum |
Before you go
Big museums rehang rooms and lend paintings to exhibitions, so a famous work can be away when you visit. Check each museum's website for opening hours, tickets and whether a painting is on view. Gallery numbers above come from the museum's own published data where available.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most famous paintings in Vienna?
The Tower of Babel, The Hunters in the Snow, The Kiss.
Which museums in Vienna have the most famous paintings?
Kunsthistorisches Museum (2 on our list), Belvedere Museum (1 on our list).
Sources: museum collection records and Wikidata, listed on each painting's page. Checked October 17, 2026. How we check.