The Austrian Parliament Building is where the two Houses of the Parliament of Austria conduct their sittings.
The building was designed by the Danish architect Theophil Hansen and is an example of Greek revival. The foundation stone was laid in June 1874, and the first rooms were ready for occupation in November 1883.
The building was partly destroyed during the Second World War, and reconstruction work was completed in 1956.
When the Austrian Parliament is in session, the Visitor Centre (information counter, a small café, a cloakroom and a shop) is open from Monday to Friday from 8.30 a.m. till 6.30 p.m. When parliament is in recess, the opening hours are 9.30 a.m. till 4.30 p.m. It is also open every Saturday from 9.30 a.m. till 1.30 p.m. The centre is open to anyone interested in the Austrian Parliament. The entrance is directly behind the statue of Pallas Athene on Ringstrasse, under the ramp leading up to the main entrance. Provisions have been made to ensure easy access for all visitors.
Guided Tours
Mon - Fri: Generally 10am, 11am, 2pm, 3pm
Sat: Generally 10am, 11am, 12noon, 1pm
(plus Extra tours in Summer)
(No tours on certain holidays and special sittings)
Price 4 euro
Address
Dr. Karl-Renner-Ring 3
A-1017 Vienna
Tel.: ++43-1-40110-0
E-mail: services@parlament.gv.at
How to Get There
TRAM, 1, 2
U-Bahn : U2,U3 Volstheater
External Links
Official Web Site of Austrian Parliament
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