Tourist-Information Fürth
Right in the heart of the city, directly in the main train station, the Tourist Information Fürth welcomes you. Here you will receive valuable information for your stay in Fürth, as well as on the city's history and the many themed tours. In addition, you can get tourist information about the neighboring cities and the Franconian region. Do you need a room or a funny Fürth souvenir? You have come to the right place!
For people with walking disabilities, the Tourist Information can be reached via a ramp and barrier-free access. The Tourist-Information Fürth offers a city tour for visually and physically impaired participants. Depending on the impairment, you can explore the old town or the city park of Fürth together with our guides, experience history, feel buildings or facades. Additionally, a sign language guide can be booked. Advance reservation is necessary. The contents are explained in easy language. There is an eyeble function on the website.
Barrier-free information
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - accessible for people with walking disabilities".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- 50 m opposite there are bus stops around the station square. The station itself can be reached via a long ramp (distance: approx. 40 m).
- There are two public parking spaces for people with disabilities.
- The parking lot is 15 m away from the entrance.
- The entrance/access to the building is possible without steps (max. 2 cm threshold) via the barrier-free designed entrance.
- All rooms and facilities that can be used and raised for the guest are accessible without steps. Door thresholds are max. 3 cm high.
- Exterior walkways have a maximum longitudinal slope of 8%.
- Passages and doors are at least 91 cm wide.
- The information counter is 110 cm high at its lowest point.
- There is a public municipal toilet for the disabled right next to the Tourist Information (does not belong to the Tourist Information). The toilet can only be opened with a Euro key. This key can be deposit at the Tourist Information.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There is no audio induction loop system
- There is no visually clearly perceptible alarm.
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.
- Signage (for wayfinding) is designed with easily readable, high-contrast text.
- All elevated areas accessible to guests are illuminated with bright, glare-free lighting.
- Information is not available in braille or raised lettering.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- The name of the tourist information is clearly recognizable from the outside.
- The info counter is directly visible from the entrance door.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
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Entrance area of the tourist information in the main station
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View of the sitting area
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View of brochure display
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View of counter and souvenirs
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Employee prepares meeting
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