Youth Hostel Leer
The youth hostel Leer, one of the oldest buildings in the city, is located in the heart of the old town. The "Bummel-Meile", the picturesque harbor and many other sights can therefore be reached easily on foot.
The immediate surroundings also have some highlights to offer: Castles and palaces, museum harbor with open-air museum for historic ships, the UNESCO World Heritage Wadden Sea and much more.
Please visit the website www.jugendherberge.de for more information.
Certified in the period
March 2021 - February 2024
Barrier-free information
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility tested - partially barrier-free for people with walking disabilities".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report at the end.
- There is a marked parking space for people with disabilities (parking space size 350 cm x 510 cm, distance to entrance back 35 m).
- Access to the entrance area is without steps or thresholds.
- The reception is 74 cm high.
- All rooms that can be used by the guest are accessible at ground level.
- In public areas doors and passageways are at least 80 cm wide.
- There are wheelchair accessible tables in the dining room. The terrace is accessible at ground level.
- There is no public toilet available, which can be attained via a maximum of one step and has a door width of at least 70 cm.
Room 30 with sanitary room
- The manoeuvring spaces in the sleeping area are 200 cm x 113 cm in front of essential immobile furnishings and 197 cm x 400 cm to the left of the bed. On the right the bed stands next to the wall. It is not wheelchair accessible. A nursing bed cannot be provided.
- The narrowest passage width in the room is 105 cm.
- The manoeuvring spaces in the sanitary room are larger than 150 cm x 150 cm in front of the toilet and washbasin. The manoeuvring spaces next to the toilet are 151 cm x 55 cm on the left and 100 cm x 55 cm on the left.
- There are handles that can be folded up on both sides.
- The shower area at ground level is 130 cm x 190 cm. There is a shower chair and grab handles.
- 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. For detailed information please see the evaluation report at the end.
- There is no audio induction loop.
- There is no visually perceivable alarm in the building.
- There are tables with low background noises in the dining room.
- There are tables with bright and glare-free lighting on which there are no lamps standing or hanging that restrict eye contact.
- Free WiFi access is available.
- There is at least one electrical outlet available near the bed.
- Knocking at the room door is not indicated by a blinking signal.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report at the end.
- Assistance dogs are allowed.
- The entrance area is not visually rich in contrast, but can be recognized by a tactile change of floor covering.
- Signs are designed in clearly legible font.
- The walkway boundary is visually rich in contrast in outdoor areas.
- Control elements are tactile.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report at the end.
- 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.
- The destination of the path is usually within sight.
- There is no information that serves as orientation and consists of words.
- There is no information in easy language.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
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Youth Hostel Leer
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