Regierungsviertel/Spreebogen

The area north of Tiergarten follows the curve of the River Spree, known as the Spreebogen. This district forms the core of Germany’s political life.

Government and Parliament

Germany’s parliament, the Bundestag, meets in the historic Reichstag building, a landmark with a striking glass dome. Nearby are offices and ministries that house parts of the federal government.

Across the River

On the opposite bank stands Berlin’s modern central train station, Hauptbahnhof. The station links the government quarter with the rest of the city and the country, bringing steady movement along the riverfront.