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libanio Jun 7th, 2008 04:36 PM

Visiting the Reichstag
 
We tried to have breakfast at Kafe in Reichstag, but the days will be in Berlin are on saturday and sunday when it is closed. Any sugestions for an easy entrance to the building.
Thanks

JudyC Jun 7th, 2008 05:55 PM

It seemed the line was always long while I visited Berlin except late afternoon.

CarolJean Jun 7th, 2008 10:23 PM

I went first thing in the morning and it wasn't bad at all. People just bunched up on the (porch?) and steps. When I came out an hour later, the line was all the way to the street. So, I guess go early or go late. Enjoy! CJ

libanio Jun 8th, 2008 03:41 AM

Thanks for your information.
IŽll try to arrive early

judybr Jun 9th, 2008 01:35 PM

You can make reservations for the English tour at www.bundestag.de.
We just made them for Sept.
It starts at 10:30 and lasts 1 1/2 hours.


h2babe Jun 9th, 2008 03:59 PM

Libanio, I have been there twice. One time in November, NO lines, we went in without waiting. It was around 6PM, after dinner time. But it was in November.

And the second time was in September, around 8-ish, and the line was all the way to the statue in front of Reichstag. So my thought would be if you go in the peak season (May-Sept) either first thing in the morning or late at night.

traveller1959 Jun 10th, 2008 02:44 AM

You have the best view if you go there after dark. The close the entrance at 22:00 and you can stay inside until 24:00. Go there after dinner. After your visit, stroll along Oranienburger Straße.

noe847 Jun 10th, 2008 03:32 AM

All three times that I've gone, we've had lunch at the restaurant, but I've heard that the lines are shorter late in the evening. Also I think you can make reservations at the restaurant for tea in the afternoon, if you don't want to do a lunch or dinner.


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