60 years Switzerland in the Council of Europe

Elections in times of crisis: the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe will hold a conference with the Swiss Parliament on 9/10 May 2023.

‘1848 – An incredible history’ audio tour

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Museum Night 2023

The Federal Palace will open its doors to the public on the night of 17 March 2023.

The winter session in pictures

Elections, swearing-in ceremonies, visits, features: Photographer Goran Basic captures moments of the session's everyday life with his camera.

En ce moment au Palais Fédéral

Découvrez Materia Helvetica, l’exposition dédiée aux matières premières suisses et à leurs utilisations.

Open Day on National Day

Both of the Council chambers, the lobby and the domed hall will be freely accessible, along with the Federal Council Chamber in the west wing of the Federal Palace.

Open Day with the Schwiizergoofe

Parliament will be opening its doors to visitors on 15 April 2023 and offering a special programme especially for younger guests.

Audio tour of the Federal Palace

Open Day

The Parliament Building will be open to the general public on Saturday, 29 October.

A snapshot of 1972:

Swiss Women still not convinced of their role in politics