Which buildings can we visit?

The Chancellery, the Federal Press Office and the federal ministries each run their own program. In 2026 the Foreign Office showed diplomacy, the Finance Ministry showed customs work, and the Interior Ministry explained state protocol. The full calendar is on the official site.

What is there for younger kids?

Many sites run a kids' program with play, crafts and hands-on stations, and there is live music in several spots.

Upcoming

UpcomingGuided Visit

Federal Government Open Day: Inside the Chancellery and Ministries

When: Dates to be announced
Ages: All ages
Price: Free

Federal Government Open Day: Inside the Chancellery and Ministries photo 2

Federal Government Open Day: Inside the Chancellery and Ministries photo 3

Federal Government Open Day: Inside the Chancellery and Ministries photo 4

Guided VisitMitte

Where

Mitte, Bundeskanzleramt and federal ministries

Ages

All ages

Setting

Indoors and outdoors

Plan for

Half-day (3-4 hours)

Language

German

Music

Live music

Kids' Activities

Crafts, games, workshops, children's press conference

What you need to know

Kids' press conference: children take the press seats and question the government spokesperson
Rooms usually closed: visitors see places not normally open to the public, like the Foreign Minister's office in 2026
GSG9 parachute jumps: part of the Interior Ministry's 2026 program

About

The Federal Chancellery and federal ministries open the doors of Berlin's government quarter once a year. Kids play the press at a children's press conference, try crafts and games in the kids' areas, and watch ministers take questions on stage. Many buildings also offer guided tours, exhibitions, workshops and live music.

Free

Dates to be announced

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