Accessibility in the Riksdag

Most of the Riksdag's premises are located in older buildings of significant architectural, cultural and historical value, which means accessibility adaptations often pose a challenge. The Riksdag Administration takes ongoing measures to improve accessibility, for example, by adapting more of its entrances and toilets, installing automatic door-openers and adding edge highlighters on stairs.

Entrances

Riksgatan 3

The Visitors’ Entrance is situated at Riksgatan 3. You should use this entrance, for example, if you wish to attend a debate in the Chamber or participate in a guided tour.

A lift is available from street level to the entrance at Riksgatan 3.

Norrbro 1A and 1B  

The entrances at Norrbro 1A and 1B are used for visits to the former First and Second Chambers.

Lifts are available from the street level at Norrbro 1A and 1B to the two chambers.

Mynttorget 1

The entrance at Mynttorget 1 is used for visits to the Skandia Room. Various public events are held here, such as the Committee on EU Affairs’ public consultations with the Government. 

Lifts are available from the street level at Mynttorget 1 to the Skandia Room.  

Getting around

• Two wheelchairs are available for loan during visits. Please inform us when you arrive if you wish to borrow a wheelchair.
• There are lifts and wheelchair lifts in all premises in which guided tours are held.
• In addition, there are no thresholds to premises in which guided tours are held. 

Hearing loops and audio enhancement

• Hearing loops are available in the Chamber, the former First and Second Chambers and the Skandia Room.
• Guide equipment for audio enhancement is available. Please let us know when you book your visit if you or your group would like audio enhancement.

Sign language interpretation

Some debates in the Chamber have sign language interpretation. These include debates between party leaders and the foreign policy debate. Information about which debates are interpreted into sign language is available in the Calendar on the Riksdag website.

It is possible book a sign language interpreter for visits to the Riksdag. If you wish to attend a guided tour with a sign language interpreter, please contact our booking service.

Accessibility for people with impaired vision

• The Riksdag has some tactile devices which can help visitors with impaired vision.
• Please inform us if you have impaired vision, so the guide can take this into account during the tour.

Toilets

Accessible toilets are available. 

Guide dogs and assistance dogs

Guide dogs and assistance dogs are welcome at the Riksdag.

During your visit

If you have not informed us of any particular wishes in advance when booking, please let us know when you arrive at the Riksdag and we will do our best to help you.