Townhouse in Ulm
The Ulm Town Hall is an open exhibition space and event venue for current topics in culture, social affairs, science, economics, media and politics – with tourist information and a café-restaurant. It is a meeting place for people of all backgrounds, a forum for public discourse, and an extension of Münsterplatz. The exhibitions in particular are open daily and admission is free. The architecture also presents itself with the greatest possible openness, with the interior and exterior merging into one another.
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.
- The nearest public parking garage, “Am Rathaus,” is located on Neue Straße, approximately 170 meters away.
- The Rathaus bus stop is 170 meters away.
- All rooms and facilities accessible to guests are step-free/at ground level or accessible via elevator. The door thresholds to the terraces are 6 cm high.
- There are no slopes with a gradient of more than 6%.
- All doors/passages and paths that are accessible to guests are at least 90 cm wide.
- There is a lowered counter.
- Most exhibits and information are visible while seated. “Münsterblick” shows a section of a 180-degree live view from the tower of Ulm Minster. Visitors can enjoy a view that is otherwise only possible from high above.
- There is a public toilet for people with disabilities, which is accessible from one side (at least 80 cm). There is a foldable grab rail on the accessible side of the toilet.
- Guided tours are offered for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users. Advance booking is required.
- Mobile or fixed seating is available for people with walking disabilities, which can be used during the tour.
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 acoustic alarm, there is no additional visual flashing signal.
- There is no audio induction loop system.
- Wi-Fi is available.
- An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is only confirmed acoustically. Alternatively, stairs are available.
- Information about the exhibits is provided in writing.
- Guided tours are offered for deaf people (in German sign language), but not for people with hearing impairments.
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.
- The signage (for orientation) is designed in easily legible, high-contrast lettering.
- All elevated areas accessible to guests are brightly lit without glare.
- An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed acoustically.
- Steps do not have high-contrast edges.
- Stairs have handrails on both sides.
- Information is not available in relief or Braille.
- Guided tours are offered for people with visual impairments and blind people. Advance registration is required.
- During the tours, exhibits are integrated for touching.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- The name of the museum is clearly visible from the outside.
- The destinations of the paths are within sight, or there are path markers at a constantly visible distance.
- There is no information in easy or simple language.
- No guided tours are offered for people with cognitive impairments.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
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Karla Nieraad
(Ingrid Seybold)
Karla Nieraad
(Ingrid Seybold)