Reichstag Palace

The Reichstag, in Berlin

The Reichstag is the seat of the German Parliament, the Bundestag, topped with a famous glass dome. The Berlin audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this major monument, a witness of the eventful history of Germany.

The German Parliament and its glass dome

The Reichstag shelters the Bundestag, the German Parliament. Built at the end of the nineteenth century in an imposing neo-Renaissance style, it has crossed the darkest hours of German history: set on fire in 1933, an episode that served as a pretext for the Nazi regime, seriously damaged during the Second World War, then bordered by the wall in the divided town. After reunification, it was magnificently restored by the architect Norman Foster, who topped it with a spectacular glass dome. A symbol of the regained German democracy, transparent and open, this dome accessible to the public offers a view over the town and over the chamber. The Reichstag is a major monument of Berlin.

What to see

You admire the imposing neo-Renaissance building, seat of the Bundestag, and its spectacular glass dome by Norman Foster, accessible to the public, which offers a view over the town and the chamber, a symbol of German democracy. The Reichstag is a major monument of Berlin. It is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Reichstag lies near the Brandenburg Gate and the Spree, in Berlin, reachable on foot and by public transport. You admire its exterior freely; the visit of the dome is free but subject to a prior registration and to security conditions, which vary. It is best to check the arrangements in advance.

What does the Reichstag shelter in Berlin?

The Bundestag, the German Parliament; this neo-Renaissance building, marked by the eventful history of the country, was restored after reunification and topped with a glass dome by Norman Foster, a symbol of democracy.

Where is the Reichstag?

Near the Brandenburg Gate and the Spree, in Berlin, in Germany.