1. German Bratwurst Museum
The 1st German Bratwurst Museum in Mühlhausen is the only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to the history, culture and tradition of the Thuringian bratwurst. Since its reopening, this modern interactive experience, set across a 3.7-hectare site, has combined a museum, leisure park, dining facilities, events and regional culinary culture to create a unique tourist attraction. Visitors can enjoy interactive exhibitions on the more than 622-year history of the Thuringian grilled bratwurst, historical equipment, demonstration facilities, seminars, theatre performances, family activities and hands-on experiences, such as bratwurst workshops and seminars. The experience is complemented by regional cuisine, Thuringian crafts, animal enclosures featuring native breeds and the ‘Trabi Paradise’.
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All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for people with walking disabilities".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There are three parking spaces available for people with disabilities.
- The “Weißes Haus” bus stop is located 200 m away.
- All rooms and facilities accessible to guests are step-free/at ground level or accessible via a ramp.
- The outdoor paths are at least 150 cm wide and are generally easy to walk and drive on.
- They have a maximum longitudinal slope of up to 14%.
- All doors, passageways, and pathways accessible to guests are at least 90 cm wide.
- The ticket counters are 107–111 cm high.
- Exhibits and information are mostly visible while seated.
- Seating is available.
- There is a public restroom for people with disabilities, which is partially accessible from one side. A fold-down grab bar is provided.
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Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- In the event of an audible alarm, there is no additional visual flashing or strobe signal.
- There is no audio induction loop system available.
- Information about the exhibits is provided in writing.
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Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- Outdoor paths usually have a visually high-contrast or tactile boundary marking.
- Service dogs are welcome.
- The entrance area is designed with high visual contrast.
- Signage (for wayfinding) is designed with easily legible, high-contrast lettering.
- All elevated areas accessible to visitors are illuminated with bright, glare-free lighting.
- Information about the exhibits is presented with high visual contrast.
- Information is not available in raised lettering or Braille.
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Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- The museum's name is clearly visible from the outside.
- The destinations of the trails are within sight, or trail markers are placed at a distance that keeps them constantly visible.
- There is no information provided in simple or easy-to-understand language.
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