Visit Berlin Reichstag: tickets, prices, schedules

Are you in Germany, and more specifically in its capital, Berlin? So don't miss discovering Berlin's splendid Reichstag, one of the must-see attractions in the heart of the city!

When you come to Germany, the points of tourist interest do not miss, from one end to the other of this great country to the enlivened history but yet so rich and so important for Europe! But if we had to choose one, it would undoubtedly be the Reichstag of Berlin: in addition to its prominent cultural and political role, it is also well present in the Germanic soul and in the heart of all the inhabitants of the capital who are, still today, extremely attached to it.

To help you organize your visit on site, we have listed all the important information that will simplify it: schedules at the rates, and the history of this famous historic site around the world, prepare to discover one of the most fabulous monuments in Europe.

Come and discover the best tips to visit the Berlin Reichstag!

History of the Berlin Reichstag

The Reichstag Palace in Berlin was built at the end of the 19th century, during the creation of the first German Reichstag in order to shelter the Reichstag, the parliamentary assembly representing the German people. He took very early a vital political importance because of his role in the German parliamentary system; destroyed by a fire in 1933, the Nazi party took advantage of it to muzzle the political opposition and very harshly suppress the protesters - a memorial is dedicated to the latter, in the gardens of the Reichstag. During the Second World War, he was bombed and Soviet soldiers put graffiti in Cyrillic... perfectly preserved and still visible today!

After the war, the Reichstag was moved to the city of Bonn, capital of the German Federal Republic, and then again transferred to the Reichstag Palace after reunification. Great works were carried out to restore this historic monument, under the aegis of Sir Norman Foster : It is to him that we owe the famous glass dome all over the world, and under which the contemporary political destiny of this fascinating country is played, since the Bundestag – a modern reichstag filling – now sits.

What to see and do at the Berlin Reichstag?

It is at the Reichstag Palace that the Bundestag, the German parliamentary assembly, meets; Its visit is conditioned by the current parliamentary work and it may happen that the tourists are prevented from visiting the Berlin Reichstag, including the dome and rooftop terrace, two of the main attractions of the place.

De many works are present behind the thick walls of the colossal building, including a plant work made of plants and lands originating from all regions of Germany; Moreover, on the outside, many places of memory are dedicated to the victims of the Nazi regime. On a more gay register, many Germans come to picnic on the huge lawn facing the palace!

On the roof terrace , offering stunning views of the Berlin metropolis, one finds a restaurant Käfer Dachgarten where visitors can enjoy a delicious meal while enjoying the view.

glass cupola , completed in 1999, is located just above the chamber of debate; a mirrored cone leads the sunlight in the Reichstag to optimize its energy consumption and allow visitors to attend certain parliamentary sessions. The dome is accessible by borrowing two large metal ramps in the form of double propeller; these spiral staircases will lead you to the top while you enjoy audio-guides, which are free of charge in several languages - including French. The center of the dome is dedicated to the history of the Berlin Reichstag, and offers many explanations about the history of the place over the years.

How to get to the Berlin Reichstag?

It is easy to visit the Berlin Reichstag thanks to the public transport , perfectly serving the least corners of the German capital.

• By train:Hauptbahnhof, Berlin Central Station, is close to Brandenburg Gate Station and the S1, S2 and S25 trains provide a stop to the latter.
• By metro: U-Bahn U55 offers a stop at station Bundestag ; right next to the Berlin Reichstag, so.
• By bus: the 100 and the M41 both stop at the Reichstag.

We advise you to go on site by car because of the difficulty of parking close to this very busy place, regardless of the period of the year!

Good to know. : Once on site, it is impossible to miss the main entrance, but parents with a stroller, the elderly or reduced mobility as well as those who booked a table at the roof terrace restaurant should take the lower right entrance, the West C door.

Timetables & Rates of the Berlin Reichstag

HORARI

• The Berlin Reichstag is open every day, from 8 a.m. to midnight ; the last entrance is at 10 p.m., except on 24 and 31 December.
• coupole is inaccessible from 7 to 11 March, from 11 to 15 July, from 25 to 29 September and from 10 to 14 October: during this period, it undergoes maintenance work, but the rooftop terrace remains accessible.
• The restaurant located on the roof opens every day from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and from 6:30 p.m. to midnight.

RATES

A good surprise: the visit is free . Totally, including audio-guides! You can Book an online visit , on the official website of the Bundestag -what we highly recommend, at least one month in advance - by submitting your desired date request to the Visitor Welcome Service, which will confirm the final date via email, fax or letter. To do this, give name, first names and date of birth, the registration is done in a few clicks.

You can also register on site , at the Visitor’s Welcome Service window located next to the Reichstag building, on the Scheidemannstraße, along the Tiergarten: you will need your ID to book a visit; Depending on availability, you can get a valid entry fee for a given time slot in the next three days... or not: it is really best to register online to avoid disappointments!

On the day of the visit, bring your identity document and your registration ticket, printed or directly on your phone, and present yourself to security checks at least 20 minutes in advance. And it's gone!