The Reichstag, designed by Paul Wallot in 1894, stands on the River Spree’s southern bank. From the top you will get a nice view of Berlin. The 20-minute motion sensored audio guide will tell you what you are looking at while you circle the 230 meters up and down the dome. The structure also channels natural light via numerous mirrors and fresh air into the parliamentary chamber. It is the seat of the constitutional and legislative body of Germany, the Bundestag.
This building houses more than just the parliamentary elements. It sports the history of German politics. The Reichstag Building was the seat of the Weimar Republic government until it was seized by the Nazis in 1933, and severely damaged when it was set on fire. It remained unused until the 1960s when it was partially restored. Full refurbishment started in 1990 with the reunification of Germany. It is once again the seat of the German parliament (the Bundestag). A visit to the Reichstag Building narrates the German history in a way that makes you feel like you are a part of it. The architecture of the building and the history it houses are humbling and thought-provoking. The building itself is an architectural marvel, featuring a roof terrace and glass dome. From the terrace, visitors are treated to breathtaking views of the Tiergarten and Berlin’s sights. It is a perfect spot for gaining some knowledge and enjoying the architecture.
Bus: 3 hours 40 minutes, 35.86 Euro, 3.7 km
Train: 1 hour 37 minutes, 12.34 Euro
S+U station Brandenburger Tor, U-station Bundestag, or the 100 bus to the Reichstag/Bundestag stop. In a hop-on-hop-off bus ticket, all companies have a stop right at the entrance to the Reichstag.
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Monday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
*Admission slots are every quarter of the hour, (ex: 11:00, 11:15, 11:30 etc.).
*On the dates when the dome is closed, you can still see the views from the roof terrace.
*Dates of closure change every year, so check their website to know about closed dates.
Waiting Time
Weekends and holidays can get quite crowded and you will have to plan in some extra waiting time
Entrance Fee
Time you can spend
2 to 3 hours
Weather
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