Visit the Austrian Parliament

Please note:

Parliament will be closed to the public from 3 p.m. onwards on 10 March.

Experience the Austrian Parliament

Welcome to the "Demokratikum - Experience Parliament", the visitor center of the Austrian Parliament. We're here to help you plan your visit, book a tour, and attend sittings. We will also assist you with special requests.

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Guided Tours

Would you like to see behind the scenes of Parliament? Then come on in!

We offer scheduled tours of the main building and the Palais Epstein in English and German. A number of other languages are available upon request.

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Events

The parliament's public visibility and open-door approach is reflected in a wide variety of events covering a broad range of topics such as academic lectures, presentations, national and international conferences, cultural events in cooperation with renowned Viennese, Austrian and international festivals. Visitors are required to register for events in advance.

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Highlights for visitors

No matter your age or interests, there's always something happening at the Parliament. Check out our highlights for visitors:

Elementary school group with tour guide at the Demokratikum Experience Parliament

Youth & Parliament

Democracy starts young. Discover educational programming for children and youth.

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Parliamentary Library & Archives

Visit and explore the collections of the Parliamentary Library and Archives.

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The Parliament Building

Learn about the unique building envisioned by architect Theophil Hansen, its rich history and architecture.

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Aufbau der Kunstinstallation von Eva Schlegel

Art in Parliament

Austria's Parliament is home to a variety of temporary and permanent art pieces from presidential portraits to commissioned artworks created for the space.

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Camera person at work in the Demokratikum Experience Parliament

Press & Media

Journalists and reporters can find relevant information on our dedicated Press & Media page.

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