Reichstag Building

berlin, germany

Famous for: Modern Buildings, Monuments, Viewpoints, Architecture, Food and Drinks

Reichstag Building is located near the Brandenburg Gate and is a beautiful architectural sight in Berlin. Reichstag Building is a meeting place for the German parliament. The highlight of Reichstag Building is its glass dome on the roof frommwhere tourists can get 360 degree view of Berlin. Reflection of light from dome to the floor is worth experiencing too.

About Contact Location

When to visit: january - december

Timing:

08:00 - 23:59 Everyday

Duration: 1.5 hours

Entry Fee: Free

Tips: The dome will be closed to visitors from 25 February to 1 March, 15 to 19 July, 16 to 20 September and 7 to 11 October 2019 for maintenance work. The roof terrace can still be visited when the dome is closed. | Prior reservations and official identification are needed for all visitors.

Reichstag Building is a historic building in Berlin built as a home to the parliament of the German Empire. This building was not in use after World War II, but was refurbished in 1960s. Its complete restoration completed in 1999 and once again it became the meeting place of the German parliament.

The large glass dome at the top of the Reichstag offers 360 degree view of the Berlin city. The light through the dome radiates down and dazzling main hall could be seen from the dome. The Reichstag building, its dome and the Bundestag chamber are all open to the public only with advance reservations. There is a roof top restaurant where you can relax while enjoying the view, but it is a bit pricey.