Youth Hostel Aurich

Youth Hostel Aurich

The completely modernized youth hostel is surrounded by space and nature. Cutter trips, bicycle tours, a trip by canoe or a visit to the seal banks - all this and more can be experienced in the immediate vicinity of the youth hostel. 

A stay in the youth hostel will not be boring. Table tennis, a playground, a football field, a music system and a playroom for children are just a few examples of the many leisure activities.

Certified in the period

March 2021 - February 2024

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 tested - partially barrier-free for people with walking disabilities".

Some accessibility notices are listed below. Detailed information can be found in the evaluation report at the end of the text.

  • There is a public car park available. It is a general gravelled car park without marking of parking spaces. (Distance to entrance: 57 m).
  • The path from the car park to the entrance is not easy to walk and drive on.
  • In addition to the main entrance there is an entrance area with elevator. The key is available at the reception desk.
  • The cab size of the elevator is 105 cm x 141 cm (door width: 79 cm). Control elements are not arranged on a horizontal control panel (height of the control devices from 95 cm to 112 cm).
  • Access to the building (vestibule) is possible without thresholds.
  • The reception is 72 cm to 106 cm high. 
  • All rooms that can be used by the guest are accessible at ground level or via a ramp.
  • In public areas, doors and passageways are at least 90 cm wide.
  • There are no revolving doors.
  • In the entrance area of the dining room there is an 11 m long ramp with 7 % gradient. There are wheelchair accessible tables. The terrace is accessible without thresholds.

Room 101 with sanitary room (multi-bedroom)

  • The manoeuvring space in the sleeping area are:
    at least 120 cm 120 cm in front of essential immobile furnishings;
    at the right side of the bed 208 cm x 527 cm;
    at the left side the bed stands next to the wall.
  • The bed is compatible for a bed lift.
  • A nursing bed cannot be provided.
  • The narrowest passage width in the room is 208 cm.
  • The manoeuvring spaces in the sanitary room are:
    in front of the toilet and the washbasin at least 150 cm x 150 cm;
    left of the toilet 200 cm x 70 cm, right 65 cm x 70 cm.
  • The toilet has handles that can be folded up on both sides.
  • The shower are at ground level is 150 cm x 150 cm. There is a shower chair, but no handles.
  • The washbasin is wheelchair compatible and the mirror can be seen while standing or sitting.

Public toilet for people with disabilities

  • The manoeuvring spaces are as follows:
    in front of the toilet 160 cm x 54 cm;
    in front of the washbasin 200 cm 112 cm;
    left of the toilet 95 cm x 58 cm, the toilet is not accessible from the right.
  • On the left side there is a handle which can be folded up, on the right side not.
  • The washbasin is wheelchair compatible and the mirror can be seen while standing or sitting.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

Some information on accessibility are listed below. Detailed information can be found in the evaluation report at the end of the text.

  • There is no audio induction loop.
  • There is no visibly perceptible alarm in the building.
  • There are tables with bright and glare-free lighting where there are no lamps standing or hanging that restrict eye contact.
  • The outgoing emergency call is not indicated visibly in the elevator.
  • There is no television with teletext.
  • Free WIFI access is available.
  • There is no electrical outlet available near the bed.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

Some information on accessibility are listed below. Detailed information can be found in the evaluation report at the end of the text.

  • Assistance dogs are allowed.
  • The entrance area is not visually rich in contrast and cannot be recognized by a tactile change of floor covering.
  • The signage in the elevator at the entrance is not tactile. The stopping position is not announced by speech. An outgoing emergency call is confirmed audibly.
  • Alternatively there is a staircase at the entrance without visually or tactile contrasting step edges, but with a handrail on both sides. There is no tactile or visual contrast between the floor covering and the stairways.
  • The signage is designed in clearly legible and contrasting font. 
  • Information is not available in Braille or prismatic font. 

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

Some information on accessibility are listed below. Detailed information can be found in the evaluation report at the end of the text.

  • The name and logo of the establishment are clearly recognizable from the outside.
  • Business cards/brochures with the address and telephone number of the host are visibly displayed at the reception desk.
  • There is a menu with pictures available. 
  • The destination of the path is within sight.
  • There is no information in easy language.
  • Information is not displayed with pictograms or images.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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Youth Hostel Aurich
Youth Hostel Aurich Youth Hostel Aurich (Joke Pouliart)
Youth Hostel Aurich Youth Hostel Aurich (Joke Pouliart)