Please note
It will not be possible to access the Parliament Building on September 27, 28 and 30, 2024
It will not be possible to access the Parliamentary Library on September 25 and 26, 2024.
Visit the Austrian Parliament
During a visit of the historic Parliament building, you get to experience the building and its people up close and learn about Austria's political system.
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.
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.
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.
Visitor Registration
We strongly recommend that all visitors register ahead of time when visiting Parliament to avoid long wait times.
- If you book a guided tour via the tour calendar (in German), you do not have to fill out a separate admission form.
- If you book a group tour via the Visitor Center or a Democracy Workshop, you receive a registration code for the entire group as part of your booking information.
- For press info, visit our dedicated Press & Media page.
For other individual visits (e. g. restaurant, Library), please use the registration form.
Highlights for visitors
No matter your age or interests, there's always something happening at the Parliament. Check out our highlights for visitors:
