Reichstag Dome
Place · Brandenburg Gate & Reichstag
Register a free slot on the Bundestag website well ahead, bring government ID and go at a set time; 45–60 minutes with the audio guide.
- Free but must be registered
- Government ID required
- Best views over the Tiergarten
- Go a registered slot
- Timed ticket: book ahead
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Rules in force · 9Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…The Reichstag, the cathedral and the state museums limit …
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Germany ↗Germany is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Germany ↗Nazi symbols and gestures are criminal offences, including as jokes or souvenirs.
- Germany ↗Many city centres are low-emission zones: a car needs the right sticker (Umweltplakette) to enter.
- Berlin ↗The Reichstag, the cathedral and the state museums limit bag size and refuse large backpacks and suitcases; use the museum cloakroom or leave big bags at the hotel.
- Berlin ↗Almost all shops and supermarkets are closed on Sundays and public holidays; restaurants, cafés, museums and late-night kiosks (Spätis) stay open.
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Plan
Open now, best time to go, opening hours
Go now?
hours and prices: check on the day- Open
- Usually 08:00–23:59Usually 8:00 AM–11:59 PM
Last entry: Last entry around 21:45 (check); closes entirely on some sitting and security days.Last entry around 9:45 PM (check); closes entirely on some sitting and security days.
- Crowds
Quietest around 08:00 · go a registered slot
- Tickets
- Adult: free
- Time to spend
- 60–75 min · up to 105 min if you linger
Best time to go
Opening hours
- Hours
- 08:00–23:59 (typical, check)
- Last entry
- Last entry around 21:45 (check); closes entirely on some sitting and security days.
- Note
- Slots and hours are set by the Bundestag and can close for sessions and security; not printed until verified.
- Hours note
- Last entry around 21:45 (check); closes entirely on some sitting and security days.
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Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
Getting in, access, sensory load, what to bring, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Ticket
- timed advance official · official site
- Stairs
- Not recorded
- Shoes
- Not recorded
Accessibility
- YesStep-free entrance
- YesLifts
- Check firstAccessible toilet
- YesRamps · Lift to the roof; the spiral ramp inside the dome is step-free.
- YesWheelchair · Lift and ramp throughout; register the need in advance for assistance at security.
- YesStroller · Fine; the ramp has no steps.
Sensory load
- Sensory load3/5 Medium
- Peak crowd3/5 Medium
What to bring and the rules
- Your booked ticket or QR code · Entry is timed and sold ahead on the official site.
- A small bag · Large bags, suitcases and knives are refused at security; small day bags are fine.
- Large bags, suitcases and knives are refused at security; small day bags are fine.
- Airport-style screening with photo ID check matching the registration.
- Allowed throughout the dome and terrace.
Rules and prices change: check the official site before you go.
Problem
Red lines
- Registration is required; bring photo ID; large bags are refused.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
Map and nearby
Where it is, how to get there from your hotel or from where you stand, and what is around it
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Tickets, prices and entry
Know before you go
- Registration opens some weeks ahead on the Bundestag website; slots for popular dates fill fast.
- Bring the government ID (passport is safest) used to register — names must match.
- Security screening is airport-style; arrive 15–20 minutes before your slot.
Best time of day
Go a registered slot. Plan 60–75 min inside.
quietlightbusyheavypacked· desk estimate, ordinary weekday
Tickets & entry
- Where to buy
- Timed entry: book a slot on the official site; walk-up slots can run out.
- Buy from the official site or the ticket desk; resellers add a fee for the same ticket.
- Queues
- Registration opens some weeks ahead on the Bundestag website; slots for popular dates fill fast.
- Security screening is airport-style; arrive 15–20 minutes before your slot.
- Free days
- Always free
Free entry days in Berlin (pick Berlin in the tool; check)
- Bags & lockers
- Large bags, suitcases and knives are refused at security; small day bags are fine.
- Airport-style screening with photo ID check matching the registration.
- Photos
- Allowed throughout the dome and terrace.
- What's closed
- Parliamentary sittings and security eventscheckAccess can be suspended with short notice; check your confirmation email close to the date.
“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.
| Ticket | Price | Where to buy | Skip-the-line reality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free registered slot | free | Book online; ID checked at security. | — |
| Restaurant reservation (includes dome access) | variable | A separate booking route through the roof-terrace restaurant, useful if free slots are gone. | — |
| Ticket | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Registered dome visit | free | — |
Time on site, inside and your plan
Time on site
Minimum
45min
Worthwhile
60min
Typical
75min
p95
105min
How much time do you have?
Enough for a typical visit (75 min).
With the other 15 min, these are a walk away (their own visit time is on their page):
- Brandenburg Gate8 min on foot · 7 min spare
- Holocaust Memorial10 min on foot · 5 min spare
Visit times are typical figures, not promises; queues and closing times can change them.
Inside, in order
Lift or ramp to the roof terrace, then the spiral walkway inside the glass dome, about 30–40 minutes with the free audio guide
30–40 minRoof terrace views over the government quarter and the Tiergarten
15 minabout 15 minutes
Plan this visit
- Crowd on arrival
- quiet
- Worst while inside
- quiet
- Leave by
- 09:159:15 AM
- Closing buffer
- unknown
Good window: go.
- No closing time is published here; confirm it on the official site for your date.
- Crowd levels are a desk estimate by hour, not live data.
Step-free check, who it suits, facilities
Step-free check
- Step-free entrance: yes · yes
- Lifts: yes · yes
- Accessible toilet: check · check
- Ramps: yes · yesLift to the roof; the spiral ramp inside the dome is step-free.
- Wheelchair: yes · yesLift and ramp throughout; register the need in advance for assistance at security.
- Stroller: yes · yesFine; the ramp has no steps.
Lift to the roof; the spiral ramp inside the dome is step-free.
Step-free route
- 1Lift from ground level to the roof terrace and a step-free spiral ramp inside the dome.
Facilities on site
| What | Status | Where / note |
|---|---|---|
| toilet | ||
| shelter | ||
| roof-terrace restaurant (separate booking) |
Seasons, festivals and night openings
| When | What happens | Effect on your visit | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year-round | No strong seasonal change | Clearest views on a fine day; wind can close the roof terrace occasionally in winter. | check |
“Check” rows move every year; confirm dates on the official calendar before you plan around them.
Who it suits
| Traveler | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Free views over central Berlin | good | — |
| Modern architecture inside a historic shell | good | — |
Skip it if
- You cannot get a slot in your travel window and are unwilling to check back for cancellations
Rules on site
- silence
- Normal conduct; it is a working parliament building.
Combine with
Combine with
- 8 minBrandenburg Gate
- 10 minHolocaust Memorial
Walk the Brandenburg Gate & Reichstag area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes
Best photo time
Best photo time today
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- Spiral walkway: The mirrored cone and the view down into the chamber.
- Roof terrace: Sightline over the Tiergarten and the government buildings.
Deep dive
Questions, photos, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
How far ahead should I register?
As soon as your dates are fixed: popular evening slots for the roof terrace go first.
Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk
What if I lose my confirmation?
Bring the ID you registered with; the confirmation email or a printed copy speeds up the check.
Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk
Is the Reichstag Dome free?
Yes, the registered visit is free; only the roof-terrace restaurant route involves paying for a meal.
How long does the Reichstag Dome visit take?
About 45–60 minutes including security and the walk up.
Photos
Photos
Reichstag Dome Photo: Ole Neitzel, CC BY-SA 4.0
Deep dive
Sources
- officialOfficial site
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Source: Opening hours
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