Open House Day

Would you like to take a look behind the scenes of the work in the newly renovated Parliament Building? Visit us on Austria's National Day, October 26.

Parliament is open on October 26, 2024

Take a behind-the-scenes look at parliamentary activities and interact with the Presidents of the National Council and the Federal Council as well as the MPs.

A 60-minute exploratory tour will take you through the Building - from the Chambers of the National and Federal Councils to the "Plenarium" under the newly erected glass dome.

As a special highlight, you can visit the otherwise inaccessible committee rooms.

At the end of the tour we will bid you farewell on the ramp of the Parliament with a unique view over the Ringstraße.

Sign up for a guided tour in English!

The Parliament will be open to all interested parties on Open House Day, October 26, 2024 from 10am to 4pm. Due to the expected crowds, we ask you to register in advance online for a time slot. By doing so, you will help us reduce waiting times.

All Open House Day tours will be in German. However, you can also register for all time slots in English. In this case, English-speaking guides will accompany the respective tours.

Would you like to cancel your registration?

Please send us an e-mail to: events01@parlament.gv.at

For general questions about the Open House Day, please contact tdot@parlament.gv.at or +43 1 401 10-2500.

Offers for children and young people

The Open Door Day also includes a varied program for children and young people. The aim is to get to know the role of Parliament and to understand the process of democracy.

A colorful painting station awaits young visitors in the reception area. To make the guided tour more attractive for families with children, there is also a stamp pass for the youngest (up to 10 years) and a quiz for older children (from 10 years). It's worth taking part: There are attractive prizes to be won!

the Open House Day offers children activities

Important information about access

There will be a security check when entering the Parliament Building. This may result in waiting times.
Please arrive 15-30 minutes before your booked time slot.
Please bring an official photo ID (e.g. driver's license).
Young people over the age of 14 must also present a valid photo ID (e.g. student ID).

What items are prohibited in the Parliament Building?

Weapons of all kinds (firearms, slashing and stabbing weapons) as well as objects with weapon-like effects (e.g. knives, scissors over 8cm, iron bars, chains)
Long sticks (with the exception of canes for the blind and walking aids for physically-impaired persons)
Stick umbrellas
Nordic walking sticks with tips
Stones
Pyrotechnic articles
Balloons
Bicycles, pedal scooters, and electric scooters
Ladders and folding chairs
Large pieces of luggage (storage is unfortunately not possible on site due to lack of space)
Glass bottles from 330 ml and metal bottles from 500 ml
Camera tripods from 30 cm
Animals (with the exception of assistance animals)

Access

The entrance at the Open House Day is located at the corner of Schmerlingplatz/Dr.-Karl-Renner-Ring directly opposite the Monument of the Republic.

You can reach the Parliament by public transport with the U3 or the streetcar lines 1, 2, 48A, 49, 71, D or U2Z.

The Parliament Building is barrier-free accessible.

map of the Parliament and the surrounding area

You have no time on the National Day?

We offer free guided tours all year. Discover the new Visitor Center "Demokratikum – Experience Parliament" and the Library on your own or visit us during an event or Plenary sitting.

Opening hours:

- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

- Thursday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

- Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admission at 4:30 p.m.)

- On sitting days until 9 p.m. (if the sitting lasts longer, until the end of the sitting).

All offers