Youth hostel Meppen

Jugendherberge Meppen (Thorsten Helmerichs)

Nestled in an idyllic park landscape and surrounded by the watercourses of the Ems and Hase, Meppen Youth Hostel offers a unique combination of modern accommodation and cultural experience. As part of the international cultural network Koppelschleuse Meppen, the youth hostel is more than just a place to spend the night. It is a center for intercultural encounters and creative development. Whether art workshops, theater performances or archaeological expeditions - guests of all ages get their money's worth here.

For more information, please visit the website https://www.jugendherberge.de/jugendherbergen/meppen

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 - partially accessible for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users".  

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

  • There is a parking lot, but none for people with disabilities.
  • All rooms and facilities that can be used by guests are accessible without steps/at ground level. 
  • All doors/passages and paths that can be used by guests and are raised are at least 90 cm wide.
  • The reception counter is 110 cm high.
  • There are four barrier-free rooms.
  • The WC in the room can be accessed from one side (at least 80 cm). There is a folding grab rail on the accessible side of the WC.
  • The washbasin is wheelchair compatible and the mirror is visible when standing or sitting.
  • Access to the shower is barrier-free. A grab rail and a shower chair are available.
  • There are tables in the dining room that are max. 80 cm high and wheelchair compatible at a height of 63 cm and a depth of 30 cm.
  • There is a public toilet for people with disabilities, which can be accessed from one side (at least 80 cm). There are folding grab rails 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.

  • There is no inductive hearing system available. 
  • Wi-Fi is available.
  • At least one double or multi-bed room is available.
  • There is a freely available socket near the bed.

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 signage (for orientation) is designed in easily legible and high-contrast lettering.
  • All elevated areas that can be used by guests are brightly lit and glare-free.
  • At least one double or multi-bed room is available.
  • Information is not available in Braille or prismatic writing.

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 recognizable from the outside. 
  • The destinations of the trails are within sight or there are signs at a constantly visible distance. 
  • There is at least one double or multi-bed room available.
  • Information is not available in plain language.
  • Food is visibly presented (buffet, counter)

Evaluation report: Download as PDF