Reichstag Opening Hours - Timings, Closing Time

Reichstag Opening Hours

The Reichstag Building’s roof terrace and dome are accessible daily from 8 am until midnight, with the last admission at 10 pm.

Here are the Reichstag opening hours and other details:

TourTimingsNote
Reichstag building and dome tour8 am to 12 amLast admission 10 pm
Exhibition tour10 am to 6 pmTuesdays to Sundays
Rooftop Restaurant9 am to 4.30 pm and 6.30 pm to 12 amOpen Daily
Guided tour (Foreign visitors)9 am, 10.30 am, 12 pm, 1.30 pm, 5 pm, 6.30 pm and 8 pmNo tour during parliament gatherings and national holidays
Guided tour (German speakers)9 am, 10.30 am, 12 pm, 1.30 pm, 3.30 pm, 5 pm, 6.30 pm and 8 pmNo tour during parliament gatherings and national holidays

Admissions to the building are not allowed after 9.45 pm, but those inside can explore the building until 12 am, after which it shuts down. 

The rooftop Reichstag restaurant timings are from 9 am to 4.30 pm and 6.30 pm to 12 am.

You can also go on exhibition tours in Reichstag that explain the German Parliament History. 

The Reichstag exhibition opening hours are from 10 am to 6 pm. The exhibition tours are available from Tuesdays to Sundays.

Another type of tour offered in the Reichstag building is a guided tour. The guided tours are of two types – one for German speakers and the other for foreign visitors.

The Reichstag guided tour for German speakers is offered multiple times throughout the day, starting at 9 am with more tours at 10.30 am, 12 pm, 1.30 pm, 3.30 pm, 5 pm, 6.30 pm and 8 pm.

Similarly, foreign visitors get tours at 9 am, 10.30 am, 12 pm, 1.30 pm, 5 pm, 6.30 pm and 8 pm. 

The languages in which foreign tours are organized are English, French, Italian, Norwegian, Russian, Spanish and Danish. 

Guided tours will not take place on the following days:

  • When parliament is in session
  • Good Friday
  • Easter Sunday
  • Day of National Mourning
  • Christmas
  • New Year’s Eve

Aside from Reichstag hours, it is also essential to know the holidays or closed days for the building.

Reichstag holidays timing

Some days, the building will be closed for maintenance or when the country observes holidays.

  • Christmas Eve
  • New Year’s Eve (From 4 pm with entry time ending at 2.30 pm)
  • July 24 to 28, 2023, for maintenance
  • September 11 to 15, 2023, for maintenance
  • October 23 to 27, 2023, for maintenance

How long does it take?

Plan at least 90 minutes for the Reichstag and Dome tour in your itinerary

If you want to experience exhibitions and restaurants fully, we recommend keeping 2 to 3 hours.

It can get crowded at the historic building. 

Therefore it is crucial to know the Reichstag building opening hours to avoid long queues and get to the park at a more comfortable time.

FAQs

For more details, check out the frequently asked questions about Reichstag opening hours.

What time does the Reichstag tour open?

The Reichstag opening hours are as follows – 

The building opens to the public at 8 am in the morning, exhibitions start at 10 am, and guided tours start at 9 am.

Does the Reichstag building open every day?

Reichstag opens every day except for Christmas Eve and maintenance days. 

The Reichstag building opening hours are from 8 am until 4 pm on New Year’s Eve.

Does Reichstag open on public holidays?

Yes. Reichstag is open during public holidays aside from Christmas Eve. 

You should check the online site for up-to-date information.

Featured Image: Bundestag.de

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