PS.SPEICHER Einbeck

PS.SPEICHER Einbeck

The PS.SPEICHER on the outskirts of Einbeck is located in a lavishly renovated granary and is an adventure and exhibition park dedicated to the history, present and future of our individual transportation on two wheels. The small town in southern Lower Saxony has developed into Germany's classic car mecca in recent years.

The unique mobility exhibition not only makes the hearts of technology enthusiasts beat faster. The PS.SPEICHER tells the story of motorized locomotion on two, three and four wheels in an entertaining way on an area of 5,000 m² and offers knowledge and entertainment for the whole family.

For more information, please visit the website https://www.ps-speicher.de

Accessibility certified People with walking disabilities Wheelchair users

Barrier-free information

Short Report as PDF

All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - 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.

  • There is four marked parking space for people with disabilities (parking space size: 350 cm x 500 cm).
  • The building and terrain are steplessly accessible.
  • All evaluated rooms and facilities available to the guests are accessible at ground level or via ramp, an elevator or inclined platform lift.
  • The ramp has a maximum gradient of 6 % and a total length of 3 m.
  • The platform of the inclined platform lift is 90 cm x 125 cm.
  • The elevator cabin measures 246 cm x 564 cm. The elevator door is 240 cm wide.
  • All evaluated passageways/doors available to the guests are at least 90 cm wide.
  • The cash desk is at its lowest point 75 cm high.
  • Seating is available in the exhibition.
  • The exhibits are predominately visible when seated.
  • The information on the exhibits predominately readable when seated.
  • There are wheelchair accessible tables available in the restaurant „Genusswerkstatt“ (maximum height 80 cm, wheelchair accessible at a height of 67 cm and a depth of 30 cm).
  • Guided tours for people with walking impairments and wheelchair users are offered on request. A reservation in advance is necessary.
  • Mobile or fixed seats are available for people with walking disabilities, which may be used during the guided tour.
  • The entire route of the guided tour is steplessly variable for wheelchair users.
  • Offered aids:wheelchair, mobile seats.

Public toilet for people with disabilities 

  • The manoeuvring spaces are:
    in front of the toilet and the washbasin at least 150 cm x 150 cm;
    left and right of the toilet at least 90 cm x 70 cm.
  • There are grab rails available on the right and left of the toilet. The grab rails can be flipped-up.
  • The sink is wheelchair compatible.
  • The mirror can be seen while standing or sitting.
  • An alarm trigger is available.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • The alarm is clearly visible in the entire object.
  • There is no audio induction loop system at the counter.
  • An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed audibly.
  • The information on the exhibits is predominately provided in writing.
  • There is audible information on the exhibits.
  • Information on the exhibits is displayed photo realistically.
  • In the restaurant genusswerkstatt there are tables with bright and glare-free lighting, on which there are no lamps standing or hanging that interfere with the field of vision or eye contact.
  • There is no seating area with low background noises (e.g. corner seating, separate room).
  • 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 allowed in relevant areas.
  • External paths usually do not have visually contrasting or tactilely detectable sidewalk boundaries.
  • The entrance is visually rich in contrast and recognizable by a tactile change of floor covering.
  • The signage is not designed in clearly legible and contrasting font.
  • An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed audibly.
  • The break position is not announced by spoken commands.
  • The exhibits are usually well illuminated.
  • The information on the exhibits is predominately provided in writing and is visually rich in contrast.
  • There is audible information on the exhibits.
  • The menu font in the restaurant is straightforward and visually rich in contrast.
  • There is no menu available in large print or braille.
  • Guided tours for people with visual impairments and blind people 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.

  • 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.
  • The information on the exhibits is predominately provided in writing, but not in easy language.
  • Information on the exhibits is displayed photo realistically.
  • Technical possibilities of information for people with cognitive impairments: film, audioguide.
  • The dishes are visibly presented (buffet, bar).
  • Guided tours for people with cognitive impairments are offered on request. A reservation in advance is necessary.
  • The guided tour for people with cognitive impairments is given using easy language.
  • The contents (e.g. exhibits) of the guided tour for people with cognitive impairments are easy to understand or are explained in a way that is easy to understand (e.g. visually).

Evaluation report: Download as PDF