The Parliament Building will be open to visitors all day.
Download the ‘Audio tour Federal Palace’ app and work your way around the Parliament Building. Scan the QR code to download the app.
You can sign up for a 30-minute tour on site. The list is available at the visitors’ entrance. Advance registration is not possible. The maximum number of participants per group is 30.
Council of States and National Council chambers: Two chambers to pass a law.
Visit the visitors’ galleries of both chambers and immerse yourself in the workings of Parliament. (Tour commences at the visitors’ entrance)
German:: 09.00 / 11.30 / 14.00 / 16.00 Uhr
French: 10.30 / 12.45 Uhr
From the three Confederates to the Canton of Jura’s independence
A tour about the history, architecture and artwork in the domed hall. (Tour commences at the visitors’ entrance)
German:: 09.45am / 12.45pm / 3.15pm
French: 11.15am / 3.45pm
Italian: 2.45pm
English: 1.15pm
Families discover the Parliament Building
You can see the bears in the entrance hall, admire the official gift cabinets and learn about the work of the interpreters.
German:: 10.00am / 1.30pm
French: 12.00pm
The cafeteria in the reading room offers delicious snacks and drinks.
Please bear in mind that you may have to queue at security if there are a large number of visitors. Persons aged 16 and over are required to present a valid ID card or passport.