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Planning Your Visit to Parliament and Palais Epstein

Essential tips for exploring Vienna's democratic history and architectural grandeur.

Visiting the restored Austrian Parliament and Palais Epstein offers a unique insight into democratic history and grand architecture in Vienna. This guide provides practical steps and advice to help you plan your trip smoothly. Learn about the best times to go and what to expect during your exploration. Always verify current visitor information directly with the official source before your visit.

Planning Your Visit to Parliament and Palais Epstein
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Visit overview

To visit the Parliament Building, registration is mandatory. Both the Parliament and Palais Epstein offer a diverse range of free guided tours. The new visitor center, Demokratikum, provides interactive information on Austrian democracy, and there are special offers for children and young people.

Entry notes

Registration is mandatory for visiting the Parliament Building. Sessions of the National and Federal Councils can be followed free of charge from the glazed gallery. Guided tours for both the Parliament and Palais Epstein are also free of charge. For Palais Epstein, English guided tours are available on Saturdays at 11:30 and 13:30.

Visit highlights

Explore the new visitor center, the Demokratikum, which features 27 interactive media stations. A library with a reading room is also available. The Restaurant Kelsen offers sustainable cuisine for lunch and dinner, and there is also a bistro and a self-service canteen for visitors.

Timed entry

Required

Parking

Available

Reservation

Recommended

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Four parking spaces for people with disabilities are available at the main entrance on Schmerlingplatz, to the side of the parliament building.

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