Visiting the Court

The Court of Justice of the European Union aims to bring the Court as close as possible to EU citizens. One way it does this is by organising visits, which are managed by the Court’s Visits Service.

Visits help to explain the fundamental role and purpose of the Court of Justice and the General Court, and how their judgments directly impact the lives of EU citizens.

There are a number of different ways to visit the Court.

Attending public hearings

Individual visitors can attend public hearings held at the Court of Justice or the General Court. The Court calendar contains details of all hearings, judgments and Opinions scheduled for the upcoming weeks.

For more details, see our page on attending public hearings.

Group visits

Groups of legal professionals, students and other citizens can enjoy organised visits and profit from a programme designed to offer a full insight into the work of the Court.

For more details, see our page on group visits.

Educational project

Secondary school students aged 15 to 18 can participate in the Court’s online education programme. Each event is organised by a teacher or class leader.

For more details, see our page on our educational project.

Tourist visits

Groups of up to 20 people can attend guided tours of the Court organised by Luxembourg City Tourist Office. These tours are held outside of regular Court hours.

For more details, see our page on guided tours.

Tours of the Court’s art

The Court of Justice of the European Union organises free guided tours of its in-house art collection showcasing Europe’s cultural heritage.

For more details, see our page on art tours.