"Tiergarten"

Großer Tiergarten (dpa)

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 wheelchair users".

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

  • There are numerous parking spaces around the Großer Tiergarten.
  • There is a map at each entrance to the Tiergarten.
  • The paths in the Großer Tiergarten are at least 250 cm wide and mostly easy to walk and drive on.
  • There are longitudinal gradients of up to 32% (bridges).
  • Some gardens and viewpoints are only accessible via stairs. Alternative paths are usually available.
  • A circular tour through the Tiergarten is approximately 10 km long.
  • There are sufficient seating areas.
  • Information and overview maps. These can be seen and read while seated.
  • There are signposts at major intersections.
  • There are various playgrounds. However, there is no playground equipment that is accessible and usable for wheelchair users.
  • There is a public, barrier-free toilet for people with disabilities at the Brandenburg Gate, which is accessible from both sides (at least 90 cm). Flip-up handrails are available.
  • Some road crossings are secured with traffic lights.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • There are numerous parking spaces around the Großer Tiergarten.
  • There is a map at each entrance to the Tiergarten.
  • A circular tour through the Tiergarten is approximately 10 km long.
  • There are plenty of places to sit.
  • There are signposts at major intersections.
  • The paths are also used by cyclists, skaters, and police on horseback.
  • Some road crossings are secured with traffic lights.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • There is a map at each entrance to the Tiergarten.
  • Information is provided in writing, but not in Braille.
  • A circular tour of the zoo is approximately 10 km long.
  • In some places, there are visually contrasting side barriers along the path.
  • There are sufficient seating areas.
  • The paths are also used by cyclists, skaters, and police on horseback.
  • Some road crossings are secured with traffic lights.
  • Assistance dogs are permitted.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • There is a map at each entrance to the zoo.
  • Information is provided in writing, but not in easy-to-read language.
  • A tour of the zoo is approximately 10 km long.
  • The route is signposted throughout.
  • The signage does not use pictograms.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF