The Maximilianeum is the Bavarian State Parliament building above the Isar, at the eastern end of Maximilianstraße. You can see the façade from the street or check how to attend a public parliamentary sitting. The Landtag says its November and December 2026 special tours are booked up, though cancellations may release places. Landtag individual visits and special tour availability

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Can you go inside the Maximilianeum?

For a plenary sitting, the Landtag opens online registration one week before the date, subject to space. You can register yourself and one companion. Public committee meetings admit individuals if seats are available. Check the day’s meeting and the entry instructions, and bring official photo ID. Landtag individual visitor rules

The 2026 special tours are scheduled for selected dates from 6 November to 20 December and are fully booked as of 12 November. The Landtag plans further individual tours in autumn 2027. Check for a cancellation or use the virtual tour linked on the Landtag page. If you have a confirmed special tour, follow the ticket instructions for the east gate, Ostpforte, and security check. The visitor FAQ also directs wheelchair and rollator users to the east gate. Special tours and virtual tour and Landtag accessibility FAQ

What is the building’s history?

King Maximilian II commissioned the building for a scholarship foundation and as the end point of Maximilianstraße. Friedrich Bürklein designed it, the foundation stone was laid in 1857 and the building was completed in 1874. The foundation still owns it. The Landtag moved in in 1949, after its previous building was destroyed in the Second World War. Parliament’s building history and Bürklein and the Maximilianeum

How do you get to the Maximilianeum?

The address is Max-Planck-Straße 1. Tram 19 or 21 stops at Maximilianeum. Max-Weber-Platz is the nearby U-Bahn station, with service changes during works, so check MVG before you set off. For a walk, approach over the Maximiliansbrücke from the city or continue through the Maximiliansanlagen towards the Angel of Peace. Landtag directions, MVG service updates and park paths