Viewing plateau of the Saarburg castle complex

Burganlage Saarburg (EIKE DUBOIS)

The remains of SaarBurg Castle are enthroned high above the Saar. The castle was considered one of the oldest and most beautiful hilltop castles in the west and is both the town's landmark and namesake. Due to its strategically favorable location, Saarburg Castle was always fiercely contested and was often attacked and destroyed. The castle complex is freely accessible. In the evening, the castle lighting provides an atmospheric backdrop high above the town. 

Accessibility certified People with walking disabilities

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All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for people with walking disabilities".

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report. 

  • There is a parking lot for people with disabilities. 
  • The path from the parking lot to the castle complex is 70 m long. It is easy to walk and drive on and has a maximum longitudinal gradient of 6% over a distance of 6 meters. 
  • All rooms and facilities that can be used by guests are accessible without steps or via an elevator or stairlift.  
  • All passages/doors and paths are at least 90 cm wide.
  • Some of the paths on the lower castle plateau are not easy to walk or drive on. 
  • The path from the elevator to the upper castle plateau is 53 m long. It is easy to walk and drive on and has a maximum longitudinal gradient of 5% over a distance of 8 m.  
  • The upper castle plateau is easy to walk and drive on.
  • Seating is available.

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Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report. 

  • Assistance dogs may be brought along.
  • The signage (for orientation) is not designed in clearly legible and high-contrast lettering.
  • An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed acoustically. 
  • The steps to the lower castle plateau are not visually rich in contrast. There is a handrail on one side.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.

  • The name or logo of the institution is not clearly recognizable from the outside.
  • There is no information in plain language.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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Burganlage Saarburg Burganlage Saarburg (EIKE DUBOIS)
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