Tourist information and Event Hall in the "Bestehornhaus" Aschersleben
The Bestehornhaus, built in 1908, is located in the centre of the town and is the cultural and conference centre of the town of Aschersleben. Events of all kinds take place here; from concerts to readings to seminars.
The tourist information office is located in the front part of the building (street side), the WCs, the lift and the event rooms with box office and cloakroom are located in the rear part (courtyard side).
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All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - accessible for people with walking disabilities".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- The Bestehornhaus is the cultural and conference center of the city of Aschersleben. The tourist information office is located in the front part of the building (street side), while the toilets, elevator and event rooms with box office and checkroom are located in the rear part (courtyard side).
- There is a parking lot for people with disabilities. Advance reservation is requested.
- All rooms and facilities that can be used by guests are accessible without steps/at ground level or via an elevator.
- All doors/passages and paths that can be used by guests are at least 80 cm wide.
- The counter in the tourist information office is 121 cm high. There is an alternative option for communication while seated.
- The cash desk and checkroom in the Bestehornhaus are 82 cm high.
- Seating is available.
- There is a public toilet for people with disabilities that can be accessed from at least one side (at least 80 cm). There is a folding grab rail at least on the accessible side of the toilet.
- Guided tours are offered for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users. Advance booking is necessary.
- 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.
- There is no audio induction system available.
- Wi-Fi is available.
- Information is available in written form.
- An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is only confirmed acoustically. Alternatively, stairs are available.
- There are no guided tours for people with hearing impairments and deaf people.
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 signage (for orientation) is designed in easy-to-read, high-contrast lettering.
- All areas are brightly lit and glare-free.
- An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed acoustically.
- Stairs have a handrail on at least one side.
- Information is not available in Braille or prismatic writing.
- Guided tours are offered for people with visual impairments, but not for blind people. Advance booking is necessary.
- During the guided tours, tactile exhibits are integrated.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- The name of the tourist information office is clearly recognizable from the outside.
- The destinations of the routes are within sight.
- Information is mainly/exclusively provided in writing, but not in plain language.
- Guided tours are offered for people with cognitive impairments. Advance booking is necessary.
- The contents (e.g. exhibits) of the guided tour for people with cognitive impairments are easy to understand or are explained in an easy-to-understand way (e.g. pictorially).
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
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Tourist information and Event Hall in the "Bestehornhaus" Aschersleben
(Max Schurz)
Tourist information and Event Hall in the "Bestehornhaus" Aschersleben
(Max Schurz)
Tourist information and Event Hall in the "Bestehornhaus" Aschersleben
(Max Schurz)