Reichstag Building closes dome for maintenance from 19 October
Published on 10/04/2026 at 08:17 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
The Reichstag Building (Reichstagsgebäude) in Berlin will close its glass dome for cleaning and maintenance from 19 to 30 October 2026. The planned closure affects the dome, while the roof terrace remains accessible during the same period.
Reichstag Building dome closes from 19 October
The German Bundestag lists the closure as part of its current visitor information. The dome will not be available from 19 October 2026 through 30 October 2026, and the stated reason is cleaning and maintenance work.
The change applies to the dome rather than the whole rooftop visit. The Bundestag says that members of the public can visit the roof terrace while the dome is closed, although the dome audioguide is not available during the closure. The official closure information places both the date and the visitor arrangements on the same page.
Norman Foster's dome links history with maintenance
The building was constructed from 1884 to 1894 to house the German Reichstag. Paul Wallot designed the original parliament building, which later suffered severe damage during war and was rebuilt before the modern visitor interior was created.
After the Bundestag decided in 1991 to move its seat to Berlin, Sir Norman Foster led the reconstruction. The rebuilt building became the parliament's seat again in 1999, and Foster's steel-and-glass dome became part of the public route above the plenary chamber. The Berlin landmark background records the building's construction dates, architectural history and visitor arrangements.
The October maintenance period therefore temporarily removes the spiral route and its elevated view, but not every rooftop element. That distinction matters for visitors planning a Berlin trip around the closure dates.
Visiting Reichstag Building: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The dome closure runs from 19 October 2026 to 30 October 2026, with cleaning and maintenance given as the reason.
- The roof terrace remains accessible while the dome is closed, so the closure does not remove all rooftop access.
- The building is at Platz der Republik in central Berlin, in the parliamentary and government district. The Bundestag requires advance registration for visits to the dome and roof terrace.
- The dome route includes a 230-metre-long ascent and descent. That route and its audioguide are unavailable during the closure, while the terrace remains accessible.
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Frequently asked questions about Reichstag Building
When does the dome closure take place at Reichstag Building?
The dome is closed for cleaning and maintenance from 19 October 2026 to 30 October 2026.
What remains accessible during the Reichstag Building closure?
The roof terrace remains accessible while the dome is closed. The dome route and its audioguide are unavailable during the maintenance period.
Where is Reichstag Building and how do you get there?
The building is at Platz der Republik in Berlin's parliamentary and government district. Visits to the dome and roof terrace require advance registration with the German Bundestag.
