A Comprehensive Guide to Visiting Reichstag Berlin

• You can grab an audio guide on your visit to the Reichstag dome. The guides are available in twelve different languages: English, French, Chinese, Dutch, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Ukrainian, and German.
• These user-friendly guides are available on the roof terrace and provide all the information about the Reichstag Building, its surroundings, the German Bundestag, parliamentary work, and the sights you'll see during your 230-meter journey up and down the dome.
• There are special versions of the audio guide for kids and the visually impaired (in German), as well as a simplified German version and a video guide for deaf visitors. Just a heads-up, though—the audio guide won't be available if the dome is closed.

• Information desks: Multiple information desks are located throughout the Reichstag building, where friendly staff are available to assist you with queries or concerns.
• Information material: Feel free to grab any informational brochures about the German Bundestag available in the entrance area near the West Portal and at the cloakrooms on the visitors' level of the Reichstag Building.
• Restrooms: There are restrooms at the rooftop level, including facilities for people with disabilities.
• Elevators and ramps: Reichstag is wheelchair and pram/stroller-friendly, as ramps and elevators are present throughout the building.
• Wheelchair rentals: Wheelchairs are available on rent to be used inside the building.
• Lost & found: If you misplace an item during your Reichstag building visit, you can report it to the Lost & Found team at the Help Desk.

• You are required to make a prior reservation before visiting Reichstag Berlin.
• Carry a valid ID or passport (original only) to gain entry into the Reichstag.
• Luggage and large bags are not allowed within the premises. There are no cloakrooms so prepare accordingly.
• Bags, coats, and other items are subjected to X-ray examination upon arrival.
• Pets aren't permitted within the premises. However, in the case of service animals, it's prudent to check with the Bundestag authorities.
• You must follow the instructions of the Bundestag staff at all times.
• Weapons and hazardous items are prohibited inside the German parliament building.

• People with disabilities can enter the Reichstag Building via the entrance below and to the right of the West Portal (West C).
• Wheelchairs on loan are available at the venue. The exhibitions are also accessible to individuals with disabilities.
• People with hearing impairment can be assisted via induction loops during plenary debates in the visitor's galleries.
• For individuals with visual impairments, braille labels and audio notifications are present in elevators. Additionally, a tactile guide to the Reichstag Building, plenary chamber and Reichstag dome, as well as the parliamentary and government district is available.

Käfer (the rooftop restaurant): Enjoy a scrumptious German meal at this rooftop restaurant inside Reichstag while also taking in a wonderful view of the city skyline. The restaurant runs from 9am to 5pm and 7pm to 12am.

Other restaurants near Reichstag include:

• Nante-Eck (German restaurant)
• Burgermeister Potsdamer (Hamburger restaurant)
• Boulevard Friedrichstrasse (German restaurant)
• Night Kitchen (Mediterranean restaurant)

• Bring valid documentation: You'll need to bring a valid passport with you to enter the building.
• Dress appropriately: Dress comfortably and appropriately for the weather, as you may be walking outside to access the rooftop terrace.
• Arrive early: Arrive at least 15-20 minutes before your scheduled entry time to allow time for security checks.
• Take a guided tour: Consider taking a Reichstag guided tour to learn more about the history and significance of the Reichstag.
• Check out the Reichstag dome: Make sure to visit the impressive glass dome, which offers 360-degree views of Berlin.
• Visit at sunset: Sunset is a popular time to visit Reichstag, as you can see the city transition from day to night.

• The Brandenburg Gate: Located right beside the Bundestag, the Brandenburg Gate is one of the most iconic neoclassical structures dating back to the 18th century.
• Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe: This site is a tribute to the victims of the Holocaust, consisting of 2,711 concrete slabs of varying heights arranged in a grid-like pattern. Visitors are called to walk through the monument to reflect and remember those who lost their lives.
• Berliner Dom: Also known as Berlin Cathedral, it is a stunning 19th-century church located on Museum Island in Berlin. You can climb to the top of the dome for panoramic views of the city or explore the ornate interior and its impressive pipe organ.
• Berlin Wall Memorial: Situated in Bernauer Strasse, this preserved section of the Berlin Wall and its accompanying documentation center tells the story of the division of Berlin and the impact it had on the city and its residents.