Parliament, exterior shot with the Pallas Athena fountain in the foreground

Parliament

Sights

The parliament building built in forms of Greek architecture from 1873 to 1883, was designed by Theophil Hansen. Today, it is the seat of the National Assembly and the Federal Council.

Opening times

  • Mo, 08:00 - 13:00
  • Tu, 08:00 - 18:00
  • We, 08:00 - 18:00
  • Th, 08:00 - 21:00
  • Fr, 08:00 - 18:00
  • Sa, 09:00 - 17:00

In order to visit Vienna´s Parlament Building a registration is mandatory.

Guided tours

Tours for groups

Tours for individuals

Accessibility

    Main entrance

    no steps (Door 210 cm wide)

    Automatic 2-wing swing doors, (the middle door is always in operation)

    Car parks Main entrance

    4 Parking spaces for people with disabilities

    Schmerlingplatz to the side of the parliament building

    Elevator available
    240 cm wide and 140 cm low , Door 110 cm wide
    Further information

    Seeing eye dogs allowed

    Wheelchair accessible restroom available.

    Special offers for people with disabilities

    Barrier-free signage. Tactile orientation station in the exhibition area, inductive hearing system at the Infopoint. Services in the Visitor Center and the library: tactile lettering and orientation plans. From autumn 2023, guided tours in sign language, tactile tours, tours in simple language and easy language.

    Comments

    Information regarding accessibility: www.parlament.gv.at/services/barrierefreiheit/

    All public areas incl. gastronomy on the 3rd floor are accessible by ramps, elevators and stair elevators.

    Lending equipment:
    - for the visually impaired (magnifying glass, flashlight)
    - mobility impaired people (wheelchair)

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