Overview
Built in 1894, the Reichstag served the German Empire and Weimar Republic, was gutted by fire in 1933, and was restored as the home of the Bundestag in 1999. British architect Norman Foster's glass dome symbolizes parliamentary transparency, and a spiral ramp leads to a 360-degree panorama over Berlin. The parliamentary chamber sits directly beneath the dome, expressing the democratic ideal that citizens 'look down on' their representatives. Free entry (online booking and photo ID required). 5-minute walk from S/U-Bahn Brandenburger Tor station.
Opening Hours
08:00-24:00 (last entry 21:45; open daily)
Travel Tips
Online booking is essential (2-3 weeks ahead in peak season) and you must show photo ID. Visit around sunset to catch Berlin's transition to night.
Hotels near Reichstag Building
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Brandenburg Gate
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Berlin Wall Memorial / East Side Gallery
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Museum Island
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and cultural island gathering five world-class museums.
Checkpoint Charlie
The Cold War crossing between East and West Berlin — the most famous checkpoint of the divided city.
Fernsehturm (TV Tower)
Germany's tallest structure at 368m — a space-age landmark above Alexanderplatz.
Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
A field of 2,711 concrete slabs honoring the victims of the Holocaust.
Tiergarten
Berlin's huge central park, home to the Victory Column and adjacent to Berlin Zoo.