Reichstag Building
Reichstag Building
4.5
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8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Situated just north of the Brandenburg Gate, this building houses the German Parliament and was the seat of the Weimar Republic government until it was seized by the Nazis in 1933.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Neighborhood: Mitte (Borough)
How to get there
- Bundestag • 4 min walk
- Brandenburger Tor • 6 min walk
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- Travelling PixieAdelaide, Australia424 contributionsFantasticMust do. Be sure to book your tickets two weeks in advance and bring id on the day. Amazing views, audio guide gave us lots of great ideas for places to visit.Visited April 2023Traveled soloWritten April 26, 2023
- AnnonKilkenny, Ireland3 contributionsReichstag TourAn informative & enjoyable afternoon spent at the Reichstag. This is well organised & worthwhile. Thoroughly enjoyed this memorable experience. Booking required a day in advance, bring your passports/ID when booking tickets.Visited April 2023Traveled with familyWritten April 30, 2023
- DrWork@WorkEdzell, United Kingdom195 contributionsBrilliant but watch if you have height issuesExcellent but not for anyone afraid of heights. The views are stunning and the dome impressive. Great head set commentary. Be mindful of booking and not get caught out. We went and allocated a slot the day before as none left online. Well worth the visit.Visited May 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten May 2, 2023
- littlesEdinburghGlasgow, United Kingdom171 contributionsReichstag domeOnce you have booked your slot and received the confirmation you are good to go. Good that you can choose a few slots and they are not particularly rigid to them if it’s not too busy. Remember your id/passport to get in. Very impressive building to start with and very security conscious on going in. The views are great so try and check the weather as would be pretty grim on a windy and wet day. The dome is cool and very warm in the sun , east enough to walk up at a leisurely pace.Visited May 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten May 11, 2023
- The Sane AdventurerCharlotte, North Carolina507 contributionsGreat Views and Excellent historyThis is a must see when in Berlin. Great views of the city, excellent audio talk, and interesting architecture. Free, just remember to go online and make reservations as if you just show up you may not get access.Visited May 2023Written May 12, 2023
- packydermCambridgeshire, United Kingdom738 contributionsWell worth the visitFree entry. Must pre book but can stay as long as you want. If you want to go to the restaurant must pre book that too. Take photo id and good security. Good audio tour. Views are good and the architecture interesting. Interesting photo exhibition at base of dome giving potted history of parliamentary history over the years. (If going with children be aware no loos seemed to be in evidence. Loos at entry blocked and out of use. Cafe over the road needs 1 euro to use).Visited May 2023Traveled with friendsWritten May 13, 2023
- liz cManchester, United Kingdom147 contributionsFantastic building and 100% a must seeThis is an amazing building and you would not expect this from the outside, it looks very modern inside. Lots of history and worth the visit, it not for the history for the fantastic views from the top. This is free but beware you need to pre book or you need to queue across the road to get this booked (usually not on the same either) so do this early in your trip and you will need your passport both to book and to get accessVisited May 2023Traveled with friendsWritten May 22, 2023
- W6travellersLondon, United Kingdom140 contributionsExcellent views (once you get up there)Excellent when you get up there. Views from the rooftop are amazing and help you get your bearings if you're new to Berlin. The dome itself is beautiful and there is plenty of information about the building too. Be warned though, you must book several days ahead on their website to clear security (it's free). You must take your passport. In spite of the very strict and specific entry time on the ticket, the entry process is long, claustrophobic and shambolic and you are herded into corners and behind tapes with no explanation. But it's worth it when you get there.Visited May 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten May 23, 2023
- SidSneScotland, United Kingdom204 contributionsGreat place to view entire city from doneVery impressive building with history The guide us very educated and explained everything well Amazing done and views of whole city from top. Go around 1800 visit so that you can go to the top for pictures of sunset on a good summer day. It’s so beautiful to see whole of Berlin from thereVisited June 2023Traveled with familyWritten June 26, 2023
- Kay CMelbourne, Australia295 contributionsBook ahead for ticketsSee where famous Angela Merkel spoke. Walk through the modern dome of the German Parliament House. You can ask for a free audio guide device when you reach the rooftop area. But it is strongly recommended that you book tickets online days and even weeks ahead of your visit.Visited July 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten July 5, 2023
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Olivia G
Budapest, Hungary41 contributions
Nov 2019
In order to visit the parliament you must make your reservation in advance and present an identity document, vis-a-vis the building , and it’s free of charge.At the entrance, the security is very similar to the one from the airports. You will receive headphones with audio guides and when you walk in the dome it will tell you about the buildings you see. A beautiful experience!
At the exit is a very interesting job, a person is paid just to press a button to open the doors, I'm a little bad :))
At the exit is a very interesting job, a person is paid just to press a button to open the doors, I'm a little bad :))
Written February 3, 2020
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The_Oj1
Nairobi, Kenya169 contributions
Feb 2020
The Reichstag building is quite the monument with rich history and magnificence that any visitor to Berlin should never miss to visit. Entry is free and one receives an audio guide that activates automatically in the ramps. One should book early enough. It is an exciting activity that my 7 year olds enjoyed just as much. I recommend mid-day visit, we went at night at 1800h and we could not get a good view of the city building as described by the audio guide.
This is worth your time.
This is worth your time.
Written February 24, 2020
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Phil J
Nottingham, UK15 contributions
Jan 2020
We booked online a couple of weeks before our trip to Berlin. Very speedy response and we were booked in for our preferred time.
On the day we arrived about 45 minutes early, but that was no problem as we were allowed in, through the security check with no queue or delay.
The trip to the dome was really efficient, and the information provided on the displays and audio guide were perfect, distilling a great deal of information into straightforward messages. The audio guide pointed out buildings on the skyline, also providing background information on each one, as well as information on the Reichstag and the dome itself. Never too busy with other visitors, we spent over an hour enjoying the visit and we were impressed that it was all free.
On the day we arrived about 45 minutes early, but that was no problem as we were allowed in, through the security check with no queue or delay.
The trip to the dome was really efficient, and the information provided on the displays and audio guide were perfect, distilling a great deal of information into straightforward messages. The audio guide pointed out buildings on the skyline, also providing background information on each one, as well as information on the Reichstag and the dome itself. Never too busy with other visitors, we spent over an hour enjoying the visit and we were impressed that it was all free.
Written January 20, 2020
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Blue pearl
Berlin, Germany19 contributions
Nov 2019
Here is the seat of the German government. It is also a very important historical building. A must is to go to the beautiful glass dome. The view is spectacular. The building is situated next to the Brandenburg gate in the center of Berlin. The restaurant “Käfer” has very good food but you must reserve a table. The reichstag is a very popular place to go so I recommend you take time to wait in line to go up. They only allow a certain number of visitors at one time and the security is tight because it’s the Bundestag, their congress. TIP: If you make a reservation at “Käfer” online, you will be expedited to the dome. The restaurant isn’t cheap but worthwhile. If you’re only a short time in Berlin be sure to go here and explore the whole area around it.
Written February 15, 2020
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FOODTART2011
Edinburgh, UK72 contributions
Feb 2020
Remember your Photo ID if you want to enter and tour. Tickets must be obtained first( early birds get best pick). very popular tour. Booth over the road next to cafe and then Q for security. Well organised and worth the trip
Written February 8, 2020
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Susan B
Wiesbaden, Germany226 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
I've been up to the top of the Reichstag three times now -- taking different friends each time. Before you get to Berlin, go online (I googled German Bundestag Dome) or "Registering to visit the dome of the Reichstag Building". The earlier you book before your trip, the more time slots that are available (we went mid-day, night, and then sunset). When you get to the top, there is a free audio guide telling you about the sights & the dome itself,
Written February 1, 2020
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LeLozza9
London, UK45 contributions
Jan 2020
Book ahead to see this interesting building. I booked a guided tour in English of the parliament building which also included an audio guide of the dome. The guide who showed our group around the building was very knowledge and helpful. The tour was extremely interesting, the new building was designed by Sir Norman Foster and is very impressive. We spent about an hour with our guide who left us at the dome for the audio tour. Really worth doing and free.
Written January 18, 2020
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andycoldham
Crawley, UK917 contributions
Jul 2020
The Reichstag is a fabulous historical building, It is essential to book for visits and at the time of writing tours were only being run on weekends so we were unable to visit the interior or climb up the glass dome. Its a great photo spot and the park adjacent is a lovely place to while away a few hours and is very popular with the locals. Top tip is to book ahead as long as possible as at the moment,entry is very restricted
Written July 24, 2020
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senkayu
Belgrade, Serbia134 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Visit to Reichstag is free of charge but you must apply online ahead and get your exact time slot to enter the building. We were so impressed not only by the city view from the top of the building, but also by construction of the roof and genius way of implementing science and environment protection awareness into the architecture. Make sure you take audio tour in order to learn about these very creative solutions as well as to recognize many important buildings that can be spotted from the top.
Restaurant is nice looking but pricey.
Restaurant is nice looking but pricey.
Written February 13, 2020
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Lex
United Kingdom104 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
This was first on my list when researching things to experience in Berlin and it did not disappoint. The building of course is steeped in history, and the Norman Foster-designed dome was a particular highlight.
We listened to the English audio tour and this was informative about the structure and the wider context and geography of Berlin.
The tour was free, but requires booking in advance and is subject to security checks upon entry.
We listened to the English audio tour and this was informative about the structure and the wider context and geography of Berlin.
The tour was free, but requires booking in advance and is subject to security checks upon entry.
Written February 25, 2020
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Netanya, Israel21 contributions
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daithifaulkner
4 contributions
Yes
Angeles R
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¿En la puerta, hay posibiliddes reales de conseguir entradas , porqué por Internet, en mis fechas de estancia ya están cubiertas?
Angel M
Tortosa, Spain250 contributions
Hola, no te lo sé decir. Por lo que vi, todos íbamos con las entradas reservadas, pero nunca se sabe, de todas maneras piensa que son alemanes y es difícil romperles los esquemas en las normas.
BadMoon12
Albuquerque, NM25 contributions
Hi. I am confused about the free audio tour and having to make a reservation. I see that there is a way to make a reservation for a guided tour that takes 90 minutes and is offered in languages besides German at certain days/times. What reservation do you have to make to take a free audio tour? Thanks, Elaine
1991KEB
Navarre, FL1,460 contributions
Hi Elaine, we made our reservations in advance with an audio tour. They let us in early and there was a long line to buy tickets. So order at home and you will be able to get in with no problem. It was definitely worth it. Go Lobo's
Chelsea
4 contributions
What other attractions are in the area to visit? We will have a 8 year old and 12.
apars0n
Manchester, UK616 contributions
The Tiergarten park opposite, and the zoo is near the other end of the park (about 3km from Reichstag). Public transport options if little legs won't make it!
Alanah Reeve
Bury St. Edmunds, UK333 contributions
I have booked to visit as soon as we land meaning we will have hand luggage (medium sized rucksacks) with us. Will these be allowed in or is it worth booking for another day instead? Everything will be safe and airport standard however, don't want to be turned away once we arrive!
Paul H
Warrington, UK45 contributions
Not a problem, but it will be scanned.
mattbourne
Yorkshire, UK52 contributions
I’ve been trying to book a done visit but no appointments are available - are public visits suspended at the moment?
koolkat91
Salzburg, Austria230 contributions
Hi,you can find information on the internet under Berlin site pages. click on the flag for English information.The Bundestag/Govt Building is closed for maintenance from 28 march to 1 April.
Flights are allowed to Germany,,as long as you have a covid Vaccine Certificate with 3 Vaccines.
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