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The Parliament of Austria

The following opening hours apply from 22 December 2025 to 6 January 2026:

  • 22 December 2025: 8:00am – 1:00pm
  • 23 December 2025: 8:00am – 6:00pm
  • The Parliament will be closed and cannot be visited between 24 and 28 December 2025.
  • 29 December 2025: 9:00am – 1:00pm
  • 30 December 2025: 9:00am – 5:00pm
  • The Parliament will be closed and cannot be visited on 31 December 2025 and 1 January 2026.
  • 2 January 2026: 9:00am – 5:00pm
  • 3 January 2026: 9:00am – 5:00pm
  • The Parliament will be closed and cannot be visited between 4 and 6 January 2026.

Visit Us

The Austrian Parliament is a place of lived democracy. Come on over and see for yourself!

Partake in one of our guided tours of the Building for groups or individuals. Browse the Library and have a cup of traditional Viennese coffee in the adjacent cafe. Or enjoy the culinary wonders in the new rooftop restaurant overlooking downtown.

Parliament sees itself as a place for political, societal, cultural and scientific discourse and frequently organises or hosts events about a multitude of subjects which you are welcome to attend.

You can find information about accessible visits on the accessibility page.

Come on in!

We're happy to welcome you to the English-language website of the Austrian Parliament. On this page, you can learn about Austria's parliamentarism and democratic system, plan your visit to Parliament, find information on EU & International affairs, and access a range of services.

Explore Austrian Parliamentarism

In this section, you can learn about the representatives in the Austrian Parliament, explore the legislative process and learn about Austria's political system.

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Youth & Parliament

We offer a wide range of possibilities for children and young people to learn about, explore, and participate in parliamentary processes: workshops for elementary schools, high schools, vocational training schools, the apprentices' forum, youth parliament, and more.

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Press & Media

Welcome, members of the press and media!

On this page, you can find information on accreditation, copyright questions, and more. 

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Highlights

Explore some of the highlights of our English language page: things to do, know, and explore.

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Experience Parliament

There are many ways to experience the Austrian Parliament in person or virtually. Learn about our programming and opening hours.

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EU & International

The Austrian Parliament works in close cooperation with the EU and other international organizations. Learn about our cooperation and initiatives.

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Services

Submit an inquiry, access press and media services, learn about special initiatives, or get information on specific topics pertaining to the Austrian Parliament.

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English Content Availability

We are working hard on providing additional information in English. Some of the information and services found on our English website – such as search and filter functionalities or parliamentary documents – are only available in German. Thank you for your understanding.

If you have questions, our info team is there to help.