Tourist information Wernigerode
Picturesquely embedded in the charming low mountain range landscape of the Harz mountains, Wernigerode lies at an altitude of 240 m above sea level.
The well-preserved medieval town centre with its colourful half-timbered buildings from six centuries, narrow alleys, beautiful gardens and idyllic corners characterise the face of the town first mentioned in 1121.
The Wernigerode® Castle, the centre of 19th century art and cultural history, rises majestically high above the city.
Wernigerode is an ideal starting point for excursions and hiking tours to the Harz mountains. The narrow-gauge railways in the Harz region offer pure railway romance, steamy and puffing to the 1,141 m high Brocken.
Barrier-free information
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 space for people with disabilities at St. Sylvestri Church.
- The building is accessible without steps via the side entrance.
- All rooms and facilities that can be used by guests are accessible without steps/at ground level or via an elevator.
- All doors/passages and paths that can be used by guests are at least 90 cm wide.
- The counter is 72 cm high at its lowest point. Seating is available.
- There is a public toilet for people with disabilities, which is accessible from one side (at least 90 cm). There is a flip-up grab rail on the accessible side of the toilet.
- No guided tours are offered for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users.
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Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There is no clearly visible alarm.
- There is no audio induction loop system at the counter.
- An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed audibly.
- Guided tours for people with hearing impairment and deaf people (in German sign language) are offered on request. A reservation in advance is necessary.
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 main entrance is designed with high visual contrast.
- The signage (for orientation) is designed in easily legible, high-contrast lettering.
- All elevated areas accessible to guests are brightly lit without glare.
- An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed acoustically.
- Stair steps do not have high-contrast edges. Stairs have handrails on both sides.
- Information is not available in Braille or prismatic writing.
- Guided tours are offered for people with visual impairments and blind people. Advance registration is required.
- During the tours, exhibits are integrated for touching.
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 establishment is clearly recognizable from the outside.
- The objectives of the paths are always within sight or signs in visible distance are available.
- There are no guided tours available for people with cognitive impairments.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
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Tourist information Wernigerode
(Manuela Fischer)
Tourist information Wernigerode
(Manuela Fischer)