Reichstag Building

Reichstag Building featuring modern architecture
Torched by Hitler, bombed by Britain and stormed by the Russians, the seat of German power has risen again as a symbol of a united, progressive Germany.

The Reichstag is one of Berlin’s most historic landmarks. Completed in 1894 following the establishment of the German Reich, the neo-Renaissance building’s role as the home of German Parliament was short-lived. In the 1930s, Adolf Hitler blamed a devastating fire in the Reichstag on a group of Communists and radicals, a pivotal moment in his journey towards total control.

After the fire, the building was unused for approximately sixty years. Only after the fall of the Berlin Wall and the reunification of Germany was the building restored and reinstated as the seat of the new German government.

Located next to the Brandenburg Gate and adjacent to the Tiergarten, the Reichstag building retains a phenomenal presence to this day, and is a worthwhile visit for any Berlin tourist whether for the historical significance of the site or the architectural beauty on show.

The modern building features a clear domed roof which gives the building a unique, striking appearance. The roof is intended to symbolise Germany’s political shift from tyranny to transparency. Through the centre of the dome is a huge cone-shaped structure containing numerous mirrors, which reflect light throughout the dome and show the inner workings of the parliament to passers-by.

To learn more about the history of this iconic building, pick up a free audio guide on offer at the Reichstag. Or you can join a guided tour to learn about the unique influence the building has had on Germany’s history.

The Reichstag also contains a rooftop restaurant should you be hungry, but it is advisable to book in advance. The Reichstag is right in the centre of Berlin, and thus easily accessible by tram, train and underground.

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2 Mar 2020

Take your ID with you so that you can register to go inside the dome. You can't go inside without previously registering. It is completely free though!

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Verified traveller
22 Feb 2020

If you're booking tours, I would recommend showing up 15-30 minutes early for your scheduled time as there is a quick security check before entering

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Verified traveller
2 Dec 2019

Bookahead we had to go back twice to get on a tour, take your passport to book and get in

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Verified traveller
27 Nov 2019

Make sure you book in advance. You cannot book or enter without your passport.

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Verified traveller
23 Nov 2019

We went into the dome at night. Zmazing piece of architecture. The city looks very different but very pretty in the dark

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Verified traveller
19 Nov 2019

You need to book this in advance & give passport details but this is not to be missed!

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