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

Parliament (Parlament)

Dr.-Karl-Renner-Ring 3
1010 Vienna

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.

  • Accessibility

    • Main entrance
      • no steps
        Wheelchair-accessible via an opening of the ramp wall left of the statue of Athena.
    • Car parks Main entrance
      • 4 Parking spaces for people with disabilities
    • Further information
      • Seeing eye dogs allowed
      • Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
    • Special offers for people with disabilities

      Guided tours for more than 5 persons with wheelchairs: by prior reservation.

    • Comments

      Entire visitor's center is free of barriers: elevators, multimedia stations, shop, café, toilets.

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