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It will not be possible to access the Parliament Building between 25 and 30 September.
During a free guided tour, visitors get the chance to experience the heart of Austrian parliamentarism up close.
It will not be possible to access the Parliament Building between 25 and 30 September.
Democracy thrives on openness and transparency. We invite visitors to experience what's going on behind the scenes during one of our free guided tours. The folder "Welcome to Parliament" / PDF, 1 MB provides an initial insight into the contents of the parliamentary tour.
Explore and learn about the building, its rich history, and the democratic process that takes place here.
Individuals and small groups can take part in one of our free tours. Learn about available topics, how to book, and language options.
Standard in person tours take approximately 55 minutes and are available in German and English.
Upon request, we can accommodate certain guided tours in Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Hungarian, Czech, Slovak, and Turkish - depending on guide availability.
For more information and booking assistance, please get in touch with our Visitor Center.
Larger groups can book a free tour in advance. Get details about topics, the booking process, and language options.
Is seeing democracy in action an item on your bucket list? Then you're in luck - most council sittings are open to the public. We're looking forward to your visit.