Reichstag Building & Dome

Where it is & how to get there

• Registration: Register online in advance for the dome; bring ID.
• S-Bahn/U-Bahn: Brandenburger Tor or Bundestag stations.
• Audio guide: A free audio guide explains the views.

The story of the Reichstag

The Reichstag opened in 1894 to house the parliament of the German Empire. It was badly damaged by a fire in 1933 and in the Second World War.

After reunification it was rebuilt by architect Norman Foster, who added a glass dome with a mirrored cone, completed in 1999. A spiral ramp leads visitors above the chamber of the Bundestag, symbolising transparent democracy.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Visits to the dome are free but must be booked online in advance.
• Book an evening slot for sunset views.
• Bring the same ID you used to register.

What's around the Reichstag

• Brandenburg Gate5 minutes' walk.
• ChancelleryModern government building.
• Spree riversideWalk along the river.
• TiergartenPark next door.

Questions travellers ask