Federal Palace
Guide
Photo: Flooffy · CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
FreeSightAllow 20–45 minPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
The domed home of Switzerland's parliament and government, with a terrace behind it looking down on the Aare and, on clear days, the Alps.
A brief history
In summer the square in front has a grid of fountains that children run through.
Tips
- Best time
- A clear day, from the back terrace
- Cost
- Free
- Allow
- 20–45 min
- Free days
- Always free
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Good to know
- Area
- Bundesplatz: The Federal Palace and its terrace above the Aare.
- Access
- Step-free
- Indoors or out
- Partly indoors
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