Town hall Duderstadt
The history of the town hall dates back to 1302. This makes Duderstadt Town Hall one of the oldest in Germany. Visitors can go on their own voyage of discovery from the vaults deep down in the cellar to high up in the tower
For general information, please visit the website www.duderstadt.de.
Barrier-free information
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility tested - accessible for people with walking disabilities".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report at the end of the text.
- There is a parking space available for people with disabilities (parking space size 450 cm x 500 cm; distance to entrance approx. 25 m). The controls of the parking automat "Am Grobenmarkt" are 105 cm or 100 cm high.
- The ZOP is 700 m away from the guest information. The path is easy to walk and drive on due to its surface quality.
- The width of the entrance door is 100 cm, access to the building is threshold-free and step less. The door opens automatically. Directly in front of the entrance there are cobblestones.
- The entrance can be reached either by stairs (6 steps á 18 cm) or a lift (size of the platform: 95 cm x 160 cm). The lift has a load capacity of 150 kg.
- Two doors must be passed between the entrance door and the checkout area in the guest information area. These are at least 100 cm wide and open automatically.
- Doors and passageways are at least 95 cm wide. Door thresholds are max. 2 cm high.
- The sales counter with checkout area in the guest information area is 110 cm or 90 cm high at the highest or lowest point. There is another possibility for communication while sitting.
- All exhibition rooms and halls that can be used by the guest can be reached either by stairs or by lift.
- The exhibits in the exhibition rooms can be viewed while sitting or standing.
- The exhibit "Fledermaus" is located on the 3rd floor. In front of the exhibit there is a ramp with an inclination of 6 % on a length of 1.8 m.
Guided tours
- Guided tours for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users are offered.
- Special trained guides make sure that guests with walking disabilities and wheelchair users can take part in any guided tour.
- Mobile seating is available.
Public toilet for people with disabilities
- The toilet is located in the 2nd floor.
- The manoeuvring space next to the toilet carrier: left 30 cm x 68 cm, right 80 cm x 68 cm, in front of the toilet or washbasin 106 cm x 120 cm.
- On the right side there is a fold-up handle.
- The washbasin is wheelchair compatible. The mirror can be seen while sitting or standing.
- An alarm cord is present.
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Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report at the end of the text.
- There is no inductive hearing aid.
- There are exhibits. The information is available in writing.
- There is no visibly perceivable alarm.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report at the end of the text.
- Assistance dogs may be brought along.
- Outdoor paths usually have visually high-contrast or tactilely detectable walkway boundaries.
- The signage (for orientation) is designed in easily legible and high-contrast lettering.
- All areas are brightly lit and glare-free.
- The steps of the staircase to the exhibition are fitted with horizontal contrasting edges.
- Stairs have a handrail on at least one side.
- Information is not available in Braille or prismatic writing.
- A language station is integrated into the exhibition.
- There are no guided tours for people with visual impairments or blind people.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report at the end of the text.
- Name and logo of the company are clearly recognisable from the outside.
- The objective of the path usually is within sight or there are signs at a constantly visible distance.
- There is no information in easy language.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF