Youth Hostel Castle Wernfels
Castle fun with wellness character - Be a knight and princess for once: What child doesn't dream of that? Conquer Wernfels Castle, the only youth hostel with its own heated outdoor pool.
Where once princes resided, Germany's most popular youth hostel opens its doors in the Franconian town of Spalt. Welcome to Wernfels Castle, one of our DJH family youth hostels with 200 beds in 66 rooms.
The right programme for everyone - How about a hands-on history lesson? "Raise the curtain" is the motto of our natural open-air stage. Here theatre groups enjoy their rehearsals in a dreamlike ambience. Ask about our programmes with the "curriculum supporting" seal of approval for primary schools.
Enjoying the community without barriers:
To enable people with walking difficulties to enjoy their stay without hindrance, these youth hostels are equipped to meet the needs of wheelchair users who can move their wheelchairs themselves.
Our tip: Youth hostels cannot always be correctly assigned to the terms "wheelchair accessible" and "wheelchair-friendly". Before you decide on a stay, ask the hostel team for detailed advice.
Only 1 wheelchair user can be accommodated as not all rooms are wheelchair accessible. Level access, a lift and a bedroom with a bathroom suitable for the disabled are available.
Barrier-free information
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.
- Parking is available.
- All rooms and facilities available to guests are accessible without steps/at ground level or via an elevator.
- All doors, passageways, and pathways available to guests are at least 70 cm wide.
- The reception desk is 114 xx cm high. An alternative, equivalent means of communication while seated is available.
- There are no rooms designed to be accessible.
- A public restroom with a shower for people with disabilities is available.
- The restroom is accessible by wheelchair from one side (at least 80 cm). Fold-down grab bars are available to the left and right of the toilet.
- The sink is wheelchair compatible, and the mirror is visible even when seated.
- Access to the shower is threshold-free. A shower chair is provided.
- The dining room has tables that are no more than 80 cm high and are wheelchair compatible at a height of 67 cm and a depth of 30 cm.
- To enter the swimming pool, there are low steps with a handrail.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
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.
- Wi-Fi is available.
- In some of the rooms surveyed, there is a freely accessible electrical outlet near the bed.
- An emergency call made from the elevator is confirmed only by an audible signal. Stairs are available as an alternative.
- All dining areas feature tables with bright, glare-free lighting, and there are no lamps standing or hanging above them that obstruct the field of vision or eye contact.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- Assistance dogs are welcome, except in dining areas.
- The entrance area is designed with high visual contrast.
- Signage (for wayfinding) is designed with easily readable, high-contrast lettering.
- All elevated areas accessible to guests are illuminated with bright, glare-free lighting.
- An emergency call made from the elevator is confirmed by an audible signal.
- Steps do not have high-contrast edges.
- Staircases have at least one handrail on one side.
- Information is not available in raised lettering or Braille.
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 not clearly recognizable from the outside.
- The objectives of the paths are always within sight or signs in visible distance are available.
- There is no information available in easy language.
- Information is not displayed with pictograms or images.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
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Youth Hostel Burg Wernfels
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Two bed room - Youth Hostel Burg Wernfels
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Own heated outdoor pool - Jugendherberge Burg Wernfels
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Space for music and sports - Youth Hostel Burg Wernfels
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Recreation room Wernfels Castle Youth Hostel
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