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Reichstag Building Dome and Roof Terrace: free view & paid alternatives
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Reichstag Dome is free to visit.
- Open daily; admission every quarter of an hour, last admission 21:45. Closed all day 24 Dec and from 16:00 on 31 Dec (last admission 14:30). Dome (not the roof terrace) closed for cleaning 29 Mar-2 Apr, 19-23 Apr, 19-23 Jul and 23 Aug-19 Nov 2027. Start time of first admission not stated on the official page.
- Book via the Bundestag online form (also fax/post; not by phone). Same-day: free places can be requested in person at the service centre on Platz der Republik, at least two hours before the visit, for up to the next two days (Nov-Mar 8:00-18:00, Apr-Oct 8:00-20:00; weekends 10:00-18:00).
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Reichstag Building Dome and Roof Terrace
Dome and roof terrace are free, but only with advance registration.
Security check (X-ray, metal detector); no large luggage and no storage on site. Everyone 16+ must carry a valid official photo ID (ID card or passport, no copies); 14-15-year-olds a document with name and photo. Name, first name and date of birth of every visitor are needed when registering.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Dome and roof terrace are free, but only with advance registration: Book via the Bundestag online form (also fax/post; not by phone). Same-day: free places can be requested in person at the service centre on Platz der Republik, at least two hours before the visit, for up to the next two days (Nov-Mar 8:00-18:00, Apr-Oct 8:00-20:00; weekends 10:00-18:00).
- Register online well ahead - walk-up slots at the service centre depend on spare capacity and must be at least two hours before your visit.
- Bring a passport or ID card; copies are not accepted.
- A free audio guide (20 minutes, 12 languages) is handed out on the roof terrace.
- The scheduled 19-30 October 2026 dome repair finished early; dome and terrace reopened on 23 October 2026.
- In 2027 the dome closes several times for cleaning (longest: 23 Aug-19 Nov); the roof terrace stays open.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always freeDome and roof terrace are free, but only with advance registration | everyone | Security check (X-ray, metal detector); no large luggage and no storage on site. Everyone 16+ must carry a valid official photo ID (ID card or passport, no copies); 14-15-year-olds a document with name and photo. Name, first name and date of birth of every visitor are needed when registering. | Yes |
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
Open daily; admission every quarter of an hour, last admission 21:45. Closed all day 24 Dec and from 16:00 on 31 Dec (last admission 14:30). Dome (not the roof terrace) closed for cleaning 29 Mar-2 Apr, 19-23 Apr, 19-23 Jul and 23 Aug-19 Nov 2027. Start time of first admission not stated on the official page.
Platz der Republik 1, 11011 Berlin, Germany
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FAQ
Reichstag Dome: common questions
Is Reichstag Dome free?
Yes — Reichstag Dome is free to visit.
Do I need to book for free entry to Reichstag Dome?
Book via the Bundestag online form (also fax/post; not by phone). Same-day: free places can be requested in person at the service centre on Platz der Republik, at least two hours before the visit, for up to the next two days (Nov-Mar 8:00-18:00, Apr-Oct 8:00-20:00; weekends 10:00-18:00).
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Sources
Where this comes from
- bundestag.de/en/visittheBundestag/dome/registration-245686 · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
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