The entrance to the Parliament passes through a security check. The check is carried out by means of metal detector arcs and scanner lanes. Therefore, please anticipate waiting times.
In principle, no objects may be taken into Parliament that could pose a risk to physical integrity or disturb the peace and order or dignity of parliamentary bodies. In particular, these include the following objects:
- 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
- Stones
- Pyrotechnic articles
- Bicycles, pedal scooters, and electric scooters
- Ladders and folding chairs
- Glass bottles from 330 ml and plastic bottles or metal bottles from 500 ml
- Camera tripods from 30 cm
- Animals (with the exception of assistance animals)
- Baggage items larger than 60 x 40 x 21 cm (must be left in the checkroom)
