The court upholds the unity of law in the Federal Republic of Germany and is therefore at the heart of our democracy. Discover German legal history up close in this fascinating building complex.

PRICE: $14
per person

 

The Federal Administrative Court is the highest administrative court in Germany. In 14 senates, judges decide on disputes in administrative law and ensure the further development of the law. On the certified exclusive tour, you’ll travel through the history of justice to significant judgments and historical decisions, such as the notorious Reichstag fire trial of 1933 or the trial of October 1907, in which Karl Liebknecht had to defend himself for publishing his writings.

Built in 1879 during the Wilhelminian Empire as a Reich Court, the building is the judicial tradition cast in imposing architecture. In the large courtroom, you’ll find impressive national coats of arms and imperial pictures. You’ll also learn more about the official attire that still identifies federal judges today: a crimson robe with a beret.

The tour guides will also tell you about the building’s varied uses, from an art museum during the GDR era to its return as a federal court in 2002. The tour along the cornerstone of German jurisdiction combines judicial history, architecture, and the current status quo of jurisprudence.

Experience the history of justice up close
Explore historic courtrooms
Apartment visit to the former president
Exciting things about the building’s history and architecture

Tour of the Federal Administrative Court
Visit the historic meeting rooms
Visit the former presidential apartment

 

This is just one of the many unforgettable experiences that Germany has to offer. Discover more tours, hidden gems, and must-see spots in Berlin or on our complete Germany guide.