Reichstag Building
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Reichstag Berlin - by Moritz Lüdtke on Unsplash
Description
The Reichstag building houses the Bundestag, the lower house of Germany's parliament. It is located in Berlin, about 150m north of the Brandenburg Gate and was opened in 1899 to house the Imperial Diet of the German Empire. It fell in disuse during the Cold War as the GDR met in the Palast der Republik in East Berlin and the FRG met in Bonn. Post-reunification, the reconstruction was led by architect Norman Foster. The glass dome is open to visitors by prior registration.
Access & Transport
The Bundestag station (U5) is next to the building, but it is also a short walk to the Brandenburger Tor station (U5, S1, S2, S25, S26).
Instructions & Recommendations
Advanced registration through the Bundestag website is compulsory to visit the roof and dome (it can be done on the day, subject to availability). We recommend combining this with a visit of the Brandenburg Gate or Tiergarten park
Environmental & Social
Environmentally, hardly any footprint linked to tourism. We note the glass dome is letting natural light shine into the building and saves on electricity. Socially, the building is key to the country's democratic process and an important monument in its historical heritage
Conclusion
The Reichstag Building is a very stately and remarkably embodies its purpose. It is best enjoyed after reading up about its historical background and the roof / dome visit is a nice addition but doesn't transform the experience.
Key positive
Beautifully reconstructed and modernized
Centrally located with plenty of green spaces around
Key negative
Remember to register in advance if you want to go on the roof
Suitability
Suitable for all ages but will be best appreciated by those aged 12 and above. Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
May 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:1h
Monday08:00 - 22:30
Tuesday08:00 - 22:30
Wednesday08:00 - 22:30
Thursday08:00 - 22:30
Friday08:00 - 22:30
Saturday08:00 - 22:30
Sunday08:00 - 22:30