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Visitor Amenities at Parliament and Palais Epstein

Essential guest facilities for your visit to this landmark on the Ringstrasse.

Planning your trip to the Austrian Parliament and the historic Palais Epstein is easier when you know what facilities are on hand. We provide an overview of the amenities available to ensure a comfortable experience while exploring the site's democratic history and architecture. Please check official sources for the most current information regarding available services before your arrival.

Parliament and Palais Epstein
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Visitor amenities and accessibility at Parliament and Palais Epstein
Practical services grouped for easier visit planning in Vienna

Parliament and Palais Epstein in Vienna provides a range of facilities designed to ensure a welcoming experience for all visitors, including comprehensive accessibility features such as step-free access, elevators, and assistive listening systems. Guests can utilize various on-site dining options, including a restaurant and bistro, while families and curious visitors can engage with interactive exhibits in the dedicated visitor center. Please note that registration is mandatory for all visitors planning to tour these historic buildings.

Accessibility

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Accessible parking

Available

4 parking spaces for people with disabilities at Schmerlingplatz.

Wheelchair accessible restroom

Available

Wheelchair accessible restroom available.

Assistive listening system

Available

Inductive hearing system at the Infopoint.

Tactile orientation and tours

Available

Tactile orientation station, lettering, and plans are available, with tactile tours offered seasonally.

In the exhibition area, Visitor Center, and library. Tactile tours available from autumn 2023.

Elevator available

Available

Elevators and stair elevators provide accessibility to all public areas, including gastronomy on the 3rd floor.

Service animals allowed

Available

Seeing eye dogs allowed.

Sign language guided tours

Limited

Available from autumn 2023.

Step-free main entrance

Available

Main entrance has no steps, with automatic 2-wing swing doors (210 cm wide).

Wheelchair accessible

Available

All public areas, including gastronomy on the 3rd floor, are accessible.

Accessible by ramps, elevators, and stair elevators. Wheelchairs can be borrowed.

Families

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Demokratikum Visitor Center

Available

New visitor center with 27 interactive media stations providing information on Austrian democracy.

Includes special offers for children and young people.

Visitor facilities

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Seating available

Available

Seating areas are available in the library's reading room and on several outdoor terraces.

Outdoor terraces offer views of Vienna city center.

Food and retail

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Bistro bar service

Available

The bistro offers cocktails in the evening.

Bistro and self-service canteen

Available

A bistro open all day and a self-service canteen for lunchtime are available.

Restaurant Kelsen

Available

Restaurant serving sustainable cuisine for lunch and dinner for visitors.

Tours and guides

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Guided tours Palais Epstein

Available

Guided tours available for Palais Epstein.

Free of charge. English and German tours offered on Saturdays.

Tickets and entry

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Mandatory registration

Available

Registration is mandatory to visit the Vienna Parliament Building.

Amenities FAQ
Common questions about facilities and visitor services
Read practical answers about amenities at this museum, then open the complete FAQ for broader visit-planning information.

Does Parliament and Palais Epstein have a restaurant for visitors?

Yes, the Restaurant Kelsen serves sustainable cuisine for both lunch and dinner, available to visitors at Parliament and Palais Epstein.

Are there cafes or bistros available at Parliament and Palais Epstein?

Yes, visitors can find a bistro that is open all day and a self-service canteen available during lunchtime. The bistro also offers cocktails in the evening.

Are there child-friendly facilities at Parliament and Palais Epstein?

Yes, the Demokratikum Visitor Center offers 27 interactive media stations about Austrian democracy and includes special offers designed for children and young people.

Is Parliament and Palais Epstein wheelchair accessible for visitors?

Yes, all public areas, including the gastronomy on the 3rd floor, are wheelchair accessible via ramps, elevators, and stair elevators. Wheelchairs can also be borrowed on site.

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