Reise ins Herz der deutschen Justiz: Erleben Sie das Bundesverwaltungsgericht

At a glance

Leipzig
Guided tours, Guided Visits

It preserves the unity of law in the Federal Republic of Germany and is thus a cornerstone of our democracy: the Federal Administrative Court. The tour offers an exciting journey right into this heart of German justice. Discover with us up close the German legal history in this fascinating building complex. The Federal Administrative Court is the highest administrative court in Germany. In 14 chambers, judges decide on disputes in administrative law and ensure the development of the law. On the certified exclusive tour, you will embark on a journey through legal history towards significant rulings and historic decisions, such as the notorious Reichstag fire trial of 1933 or the trial from October 1907, in which Karl Liebknecht had to defend himself for the publication of his writings. The building, established as the Imperial Court in 1879 during the Wilhelmine era, is the judicial tradition cast in imposing architecture. In the large courtroom, you can expect impressive state coats of arms and images of emperors. You will also learn more about the judicial dress that makes federal judges recognizable to this day: a crimson robe with a beret. The tour guides will also bring you closer to the varied use of the building, from an art museum during the GDR period to its return as a federal court seat in 2002. The tour along the cornerstone of German jurisdiction unites legal history, architecture, and the current status quo of jurisprudence. Photos: Niklas Wehling