Reichstag

The Reichstag serves as the parliament building in Mitte district, where elected representatives have convened since the end of the division. Four corner towers rise from the rectangular floor plan, while the western facade faces the square and displays a clearly visible inscription above the main entrance.

Construction finished in the late 19th century, and the structure suffered heavy damage during the Second World War that left it unusable for decades. After reunification, extensive renovations began to give the parliament a permanent home.

Visitors often gather in the glass dome above the chamber to watch debates through transparent panels installed after reunification. This open design allows ordinary people to witness how elected representatives discuss and vote on national issues.

Advance registration through the parliament website allows access to guided tours, plenary sessions, and the glass dome from morning until midnight. Those planning to visit the dome should bring valid identification and allow time for security checks.

A spiral ramp inside the glass dome guides visitors upward, while a mirror system above directs natural light down into the chamber. This arrangement brings daylight to the representatives below without placing them directly beneath the public.

Location: Bezirk Mitte

Location: Berlin

Inception: 1894

Architects: Paul Wallot, Norman Foster, Paul Baumgarten

Official opening: 1894

Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture, modern architecture

Height: 47 m

Accessibility: Rollstuhlgerecht

Fee: No

Made from material: limestone, sandstone, granite

Operator: Deutscher Bundestag - Verfassungsorgan der Bundesrepublik Deutschland

Address: Platz der Republik

Opening Hours: Montag-Samstag 08:00-00:00; Sonntag 08:00-24:00

Phone: +493022732083

Email: mail@bundestag.de

Website: http://bundestag.de

GPS coordinates: 52.51861,13.37611

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:44