Rheine Youth Hostel

Jugendherberge Rheine (Björn Reschabek)

Accessibility certified People with walking disabilities Wheelchair users

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Short Report as PDF

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

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

  • A parking space for people with disabilities is available.
  • All rooms and facilities accessible to guests are either step-free/at ground level or accessible via a ramp or elevator.
  • There is no gradient of more than 6%.
  • All doors, passageways, and pathways accessible to guests are at least 90 cm wide.
  • There is a lowered reception desk.
  • There are seven rooms designed to be accessible.
  • The toilet in these rooms is accessible from the left or right (at least 90 cm). There are flip-up grab bars on the left and right sides of the toilet.
  • The sink is wheelchair compatible, and the mirror is visible even when seated.
  • Access to the shower is threshold-free. A shower chair is available, but there is no grab bar in the shower.
  • The dining room has tables that are no more than 80 cm high and are wheelchair compatible at a height of 67 cm and a depth of 30 cm.
  • There is a public restroom for people with disabilities that is accessible from both sides (at least 90 cm). There are flip-up grab bars to the left and right of the toilet. 

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • In the event of an audible alarm, there is no additional clear visual flashing or strobe signal.
  • There is no audio induction loop system available.
  • Wi-Fi is available.
  • In the rooms surveyed (404 and 406), there is at least one freely accessible electrical outlet near the bed.
  • An emergency call made from the elevator is confirmed only by an audible signal. Stairs are available as an alternative.
  • The dining room features tables with bright, glare-free lighting; there are no lamps standing on or hanging above the tables that obstruct the field of vision or eye contact.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • Assistance dogs are welcome.
  • The entrance area is designed with high visual contrast.
  • The signage (for wayfinding) features easy-to-read, high-contrast lettering.
  • All elevated areas accessible to guests are illuminated with bright, glare-free lighting.
  • An emergency call made from the elevator is confirmed by an audible signal.
  • Stair treads do not have high-contrast edges. Stairs have at least one handrail on one side.
  • The font on the menu is simple and designed with high visual contrast.
  • Information is not available in raised print or Braille.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • The name of the youth hostel is clearly visible from the outside.
  • The destinations of the trails are within sight, or trail markers are placed at a distance that ensures they are always visible.
  • Printed materials (e.g., business cards, key card holders) bearing the address are displayed prominently.
  • Food is displayed prominently (buffet, counter).

Evaluation report: Download as PDF