Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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)
• Bulky items
• Items with weapon-like effects
• Long sticks (e.g. Nordic walking poles with the exception of canes for the blind and walking aids for physically-impaired persons)
• Alarm guns, irritant gas sprayers, and airsoft guns
• Concealed weapons
• Stick umbrellas
• Darts
• Skateboards and inline skates
• Gas-filled balloons
• Stones
• Pyrotechnic articles
• Bicycles, pedal scooters, and electric scooters
• Ladders and folding chairs
• Baggage items larger than 60 x 40 x 21 cm (must be left in the checkroom)
• Glass bottles from 330 ml and metal bottles from 500 ml
• Camera tripods from 30 cm
• Animals (with the exception of assistance animals)
• Luggage measuring more than 60 x 40 x 21 cm (must be stored in the checkroom).

All areas of the Parliament Building are barrier-free. You are very welcome, regardless of whether you require acoustic or visual information, whether you have an assistance dog with you, or whether you are in a wheelchair or use a walking aid. You can also explore the Demokratikum - Experience Parliament with its interactive stations with the help of technical support. The exhibition area has a tactile-orientation station and an inductive-hearing system at the Infopoint.

Our staff is specially trained in supporting people with disabilities and is happy to help!

For security reasons, people and personal belongings/items are checked in the entrance area of Parliament. Objects that could pose a threat will be removed and stored securely for the duration of the visit.

Luggage measuring more than 60 x 40 x 21 cm must be stored in the checkroom.

Yes, please note that checkrooms are compulsory in the Parliament Building; leave your outerwear (e.g. coat, jacket, etc.) in the checkroom free of charge.

Have you lost an item of value in the Parliament Building?

• All items of clothing, rucksacks and bags are collected in the checkroom and stored for one week.
• Valuables such as wallets, glasses, cell phones etc. are kept at the Agora information desk in the Visitor Center for four weeks.

At the end of the storage period, these items are handed over to the lost property office (Fundamt).

Under Events, you will find a preview of upcoming events. The button will lead you to further information and – if necessary – to registration.

Yes, you can attend all events in Parliament free of charge.

If you would like to receive regular invitations to (mostly German) public events in Parliament, you can sign up for a free invitation subscription in your profile as a registered user. There are various subject areas to choose from.

Go to profile (german)

To enter the Parliament Building, you will need a valid photo ID which will be scanned at the security check (personal and baggage check) in the entrance area and temporarily stored (see § 11 House Rules (in German) for the Parliament Buildings). Further information can be found in the Privacy.

After registering, you will be sent a personal QR code, which you should present at the Check-In-Table in the Agora after entering the Building (printed out or on your smartphone).

Admission usually begins one hour before the start of the event. The duration of the event depends on the respective program. Please note that checkroom usage is compulsory according to the House Rules (in German).

To the upcoming events

All events are accompanied by photography. The photos will be available for you to download free of charge from our web portal after the event. You are also welcome to take your own photos as long as they do not disrupt the event.

At most events, certain groups of people are seated according to protocol; the remaining guests are free to choose their seats.

Yes, access to the Parliament Building is barrier-free. Ramps, elevators and barrier-free signage are available for this purpose. Further information on barrier-free access can be found on the Parliament website.

Yes, but admission is possible only up to 15 minutes after the start of the event. If you arrive later, you will unfortunately no longer be able to attend the event.

As a visitor to an event, you are permitted access to the "Das Kelsen” restaurant, the Visitor Center, the Library and the Library Café in addition to the event venue. If you would like to get to know Parliament better, we look forward to welcoming you on one of our guided tours.

To the guided tour offer

The Austrian Parliament is easily accessible by public transport.

Guided tours start in the Agora in the Demokratikum – Experience Parliament. You can find out the meeting point for your guided tour at the information desk in the Agora. Please note that checkroom usage is compulsory according to the House Rules (in German).

Due to Parliamentary necessities, guided tours can be canceled even on short notice (one day in advance). In this case, we will inform you by e-mail. We will ask you to book a new date.

Access for booked groups or individuals on public guided tours:

After you have booked a guided tour, you will receive a booking confirmation.

To enter the Parliament Building, you will need a valid photo ID which will be scanned at the security check (personal and baggage check) in the entrance area and temporarily stored (see § 11 Internal Rules for the Parliament Buildings). Further information can be found in the Privacy.

The main entrance to the Parliament Building is barrier-free. You are very welcome, regardless of whether you require acoustic or visual information, whether you have an assistance dog with you, or whether you are in a wheelchair or use a walking aid.

Our staff is specially trained in supporting people with disabilities and is happy to help!

For security reasons, people and personal belongings/items are checked at the entrance area of Parliament. Objects that may pose a threat will be removed and kept securely for the duration of your visit.

Larger items of luggage may also not be taken into the Parliament Building. Storage of these large pieces of luggage is not possible on site due to lack of space.

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)
• Bulky items
• Items with weapon-like effects
• Long sticks (e.g. Nordic walking poles with the exception of canes for the blind and walking aids for physically-impaired persons)
• Alarm guns, irritant gas sprayers, and airsoft guns
• Concealed weapons
• Stick umbrellas
• Darts
• Skateboards and inline skates
• Gas-filled balloons
• Stones
• Pyrotechnic articles
• Bicycles, pedal scooters, and electric scooters
• Ladders and folding chairs
• Baggage items larger than 60 x 40 x 21 cm (must be left in the checkroom)
• Glass bottles from 330 ml and metal bottles from 500 ml
• Camera tripods from 30 cm
• Animals (with the exception of assistance animals)
• Luggage measuring more than 60 x 40 x 21 cm (must be stored in the checkroom).

• Days on which the National Council and the Federal Council have Sittings and days on which special sessions are convened at short notice
• Sundays
• New Year's Day
• Epiphany
• Easter Monday
• Public holiday
• Ascension Day
• Whit Monday
• Corpus Christi
• Assumption Day
• Austrian national holiday
• All Saints' Day
• Immaculate Conception
• Christmas

You can visit the Library, the "Demokratikum - Experience Parliament" Visitor Center, the café Agora café and the KELSEN restaurant during opening hours.

The Demokratikum - Experience Parliament is open for you:

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday from 8am to 6pm
• Thursday from 8am to 9pm
• Saturday from 9am to 5pm (last admission at 4pm)
• On Sitting days until 9pm (if the meeting lasts longer, until the end of the meeting)

Last admission is 30 minutes (60 minutes on Saturdays) before closing time. The Demokratikum – Experience Parliament is closed on Sundays and public holidays. Please note that checkroom usage is compulsory according to the House Rules (in German).

Yes, admission to the Demokratikum - Experience Parliament is free of charge.

To enter the Parliament Building, you will need a valid photo ID which will be scanned at the security check (personal and baggage check) in the entrance area and temporarily stored (see § 11 Internal Rules for the Parliament Buildings). Further information can be found in the Privacy.

All information on access

All areas of the Parliament Building are barrier-free. You are very welcome, regardless of whether you require acoustic or visual information, whether you have an assistance dog with you, or whether you are in a wheelchair or use a walking aid. You can also explore the Demokratikum - Experience Parliament with its interactive stations with the help of technical support. The exhibition area has a tactile-orientation station and an inductive-hearing system at the Infopoint.

Our staff is specially trained in supporting people with disabilities and is happy to help!

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)
• Bulky items
• Items with weapon-like effects
• Long sticks (e.g. Nordic walking poles with the exception of canes for the blind and walking aids for physically-impaired persons)
• Alarm guns, irritant gas sprayers, and airsoft guns
• Concealed weapons
• Stick umbrellas
• Darts
• Skateboards and inline skates
• Gas-filled balloons
• Stones
• Pyrotechnic articles
• Bicycles, pedal scooters, and electric scooters
• Ladders and folding chairs
• Baggage items larger than 60 x 40 x 21 cm (must be left in the checkroom)
• Glass bottles from 330 ml and metal bottles from 500 ml
• Camera tripods from 30 cm
• Animals (with the exception of assistance animals)
• Luggage measuring more than 60 x 40 x 21 cm (must be stored in the checkroom).