Hotels near Reichstag Building

The Reichstag has housed the German Bundestag since 1999 - a mid-1890s neo-Renaissance parliament restored after Norman Foster added a glass dome that lets visitors look down through the roof onto MPs in the chamber below. The dome's symbolism (the people above the politicians) makes it the city's most quietly ideological building.

Entry to the dome is free but requires advance registration - book via the official Bundestag website at least 48 hours ahead. Bring photo ID. The 360-degree spiral ramp inside the dome offers panoramic views of central Berlin including the Brandenburg Gate, Tiergarten, and TV Tower.

Pro Tip: Book the latest evening slot in summer (around 9pm) for sunset over the Tiergarten. The rooftop terrace and dome restaurant Kafer is bookable separately and skips the queue. Plenary sessions are open to public viewing on parliament days.