tourist information Falkenstein

tourist information Falkenstein

The Selketal Information Centre is located right next to the Gartenhaus car park. From here, Falkenstein Castle, Degenershausen Landscape Park and the Gartenhaus restaurant are all easily accessible.

The Selketal Information Centre offers visitors the following services:  

  • Personal  advice on booking accommodation 
  • Posting  of holiday magazines and information material   
  • Suggestions  for day trips in the region   
  • Group offers & bookings     
  • Package  deals   
  • Host service & key handover   
  • Shop: regional souvenirs, postcards, HarzCard, walking maps, books   
  • Ticket sales
Accessibility certified People with walking disabilities Wheelchair users

Barrier-free information

Short Report as PDF

All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users".  

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.

  • There are three parking spaces for people with disabilities.
  • The Gartenhaus bus stop is located 50 meters away. 
  • All rooms and facilities accessible to guests are step-free and at ground level. 
  • There are no slopes steeper than 10%.
  • All doors, passageways, and pathways accessible to guests are at least 90 cm wide.
  • There is a lowered counter.
  • Information is primarily visible while seated.
  • There is a public restroom for people with disabilities, which is accessible from one side (at least 80 cm). There is a fold-down grab bar on the accessible side of the restroom.

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 loop system available. 
  • Information will be provided in writing.

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 wayfinding) is designed with easy-to-read, high-contrast text.
  • All elevated areas accessible to guests are illuminated with bright, glare-free lighting.
  • 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 tourist information office is clearly visible from the outside. 
  • The destinations of the trails are within sight, or trail markers are placed at regular intervals. 
  • There is no information available in plain language or simplified language. Information can be provided by staff members.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF