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LandmarkChecked Oct 5, 2026

Reichstag Dome with kids

It is free and the view is one of the better ones in the centre. You walk a spiral ramp inside the glass dome above the German parliament and look over the government district from the roof terrace. The ramp is 230 metres up and down, and the audioguide lasts about 20 minutes.

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Reichstag Dome, Berlin
Tiergarten
Tickets
FreeNo ticket needed
Go to the official site
Best time

An evening slot after dinner. The dome is closed for maintenance from 19 to 30 October 2026, though the roof terrace stays open.

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The family card

Family card

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Minimum ageNo minimum stated. Every visitor is registered by name and date of birth
7+
Enjoys from7 years
1h
Duration45 min – 1h15
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StrollerNot confirmed yet
€
Child priceFree. Advance registration is required
WC
Toilets and changingNot confirmed yet
Q
QueueAdmission runs every 15 minutes, with last entry at 9:45 pm.
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Best timeAn evening slot after dinner. The dome is closed for maintenance from 19 to 30 October 2026, though the roof terrace stays open.

Verdict by age

Not a general rating. How each age band actually experiences it.

0-2
Tiring
3-5
Fine
6-10
Fine
11+
Great

Children from about eleven get something from the building and the audioguide. Younger ones like the ramp and the view for ten minutes. With a baby or toddler, only go if you want it for yourself.

The catch is paperwork. You must register in advance with the name and date of birth of every visitor, children included, and adults need original photo ID. Without a booking, the service centre near the building gives out leftover places, at least two hours ahead of the visit. The children's audioguide is in German only. For under-fives it is a lot of procedure for a short look.

Tips for the visit

  • Visitors aged 16 and over must show an original ID card or passport. Copies are refused.
  • Ages 14 and 15 need a document with name and photo, such as a student card.
  • The service centre closes at 6 pm at weekends and from November to March.
  • The audioguide comes in twelve languages and is not available when the dome is closed.

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