​On Swiss National Day, the Parliamentary Services will once again be opening the doors of the Parliament Building.

Between 9am and 4pm, members of the public will be able to visit the chamber of the National Council, the Hall of the Dome and the «salle des pas perdus».

​At 10am the President of the National Council, Christa Markwalder, and the President of the Council of States, Raphaël Comte, will be on hand in the National Council chamber to answer questions.

Visitors can learn about the historical aspects of the building at various in​formation points. Events will include musical and theatrical presentations by the interactive theatre group «ZusammenSpiel», the «Conservatoire de musique neuchâtelois» and actors from the «StattLand theatre group».

The film «Zimmer 286» (Room 286), which gives viewers an insight into the work of the parliamentary committees, will be shown in committee room 286.

The film «Erklär mir das Parlament» (Tell me more about Parliament) will be shown in Switzerland’s three official languages in committee rooms 3, 4 and 5.

The «Zeitungszimmer» café will be open for business.