Come and see us!
The parliament building is an open house. When parliament is sitting, visitors can follow the debates of the federal chambers from the public galleries. Groups may even organise a meeting with a member of their choice.
When the chambers are not sitting the Parliamentary Services organise guided tours, where visitors can learn about the history of the building as well as how the Swiss parliament is organised and how it functions.
| Individuals |
In view of the large number of visitors it is advisable to sign up the day before, (tel. ++41 31 322 85 22). You will be given a ticket at the visitors’ office in the entrance hall. Please note that you will be asked to desposit an official identity document at the entrance during your visit. |
| Groups |
from 10 to a maximum of 50 must reserve at least 4 months in advance through: besucherdienst@pd.admin.ch or tel. ++41 31 322 85 22. Groups are requested to gather at the visitors’ entrance 30 minutes before the scheduled start of the tour so that security checks can be made. Each member of the group must deposit an official identity document at the entrance. No entry fee. |
| Tour times |
Monday to Saturday: 9.00 a.m., 10.00 a.m., 11.00 a.m.; 2.00 p.m., 3.00 p.m. 4.00 p.m. plus Thursdays: 5.00 pm., 6.00 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. - if redquired.
For groups: 9.00 a.m., 10.00 a.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.
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| Languages |
French, German, Italian, English |
| No tours |
on Sundays
26 February - 22 March 2010
28 May - 21 June 2010
10 Septembre - 4 Octobre 2010
25 Novembre - 20 Decembre 2010
24 Decembre 2010 - 2 January 2011
Before sessions
On the Wednesday afternoon and all day Thursday before sessions start only the public galleries are accessible to visitors (maximum 30 people per group). The “Wandelhalle“ is closed.
Friday and Saturday: no tours.
Immediately after sessions have ended:
Monday and Tuesday no tours; from Wednesday on tours as usual.
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| Individuals |
Individuals do not need to book in advance. Each visitor must leave some form of official identification at the entrance. Visitors may be obliged to queue to get in, even for quite a long time. If there is a large number of visitors, the time allowed in the public gallery may be restricted. Entrance is free of charge. |
| Groups |
Groups of ten or more - up to a maximum of 50 - should book at least 6 months in advance by calling +41 31 322 97 11. Groups are requested to gather at the visitors’ entrance 30 minutes before the scheduled start of the tour so that security checks can be made. Each member of the group must deposit an official identity document at the entrance. No entry fee. |
| Schedule of sessions 2010 |
Spring session: 1 to 19 March (already fully booked)
Summer session: 31 May to 18 June (already fully booked)
Autumn session: 13 September to 01 October
Winter session: 29 November to 17 December |
General remarks
The visitors’ entrance is on the southern side of the parliament building and is accessible via the Bundesterrasse.
Photographing and filming are not allowed inside the parliament building.
Information and reservations
Guided Tours
Parliamentary Services
Bundesplatz 3
CH – 3003 Bern, Switzerland
besucherdienst@pd.admin.ch
Tel.: ++41 31 322 85 22
Fax: ++41 31 322 98 65