Welcome to the official English-language website of the Austrian Parliament.
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.
Please note that Parliament is closed on public holidays as well as on 23.12.2023 and 30.12.2023. From 27 — 29.12.2023 and 2 — 5.1.2024, Parliament will be open from 9am to 5pm.
December 10, 2023 is the 75th anniversary of the signing of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. To mark the occasion, Parliament is setting priorities highlighting the importance of human rights to democracy.
On selected days between November 8, 2023 and January 28, 2024, Austrian artist Victoria Coeln will illuminate the Parliament's facade in the "Light of Human Rights."
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.
In this section, you can learn about the representatives in the Austrian Parliament, explore the legislative process and learn about Austria's political system.
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.
Welcome, members of the press and media!
On this page, you can find information on accreditation, copyright questions, and more.
Explore some of the highlights of our English language page: things to do, know, and explore.
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.
