Tourist Information Borkum

Tourist Information Borkum (Joke Pouliart)

The tourist information Borkum is located in the center of the village. The beach, the Borkum lighthouse or numerous restaurants are only a few minutes walk away.

The friendly staff at the tourist information will be happy to help you find accommodation and provide helpful tips for your stay on the island.

For general information, please visit the website  www.borkum.de .

Accessibility certified People with walking disabilities

Barrier-free information

Short Report as PDF

 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.

  • There are two parking spaces for people with disabilities.
  • The Tourist Information Center is accessible without steps, but access to the entrance is via three steps. The stairs have a handrail on one side.
  • All rooms and facilities that can be used by guests and are elevated are accessible without steps/at ground level. 
  • All doors/passages and paths that can be used by guests and are raised are at least 90 cm wide.
  • The counter/cash desk is 76 cm high at its lowest point. There is an alternative option for communication while seated.
  • There is a public WC for people with disabilities that can be accessed from one side (at least 80 cm). There are folding grab rails on the left and right.   
  • The following aids are available: Wheelchair, beach and wading wheelchair, cadWeazle with electric drive, defibrillator on the beach and in the tourist information office

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • There is no clearly visible alarm.
  • There is no audio induction loop system.

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.
  • Stairs have a handrail on at least one side.
  • Information is not available in Braille or prismatic writing.

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 is clearly recognizable from the outside.
  • The objectives of the paths are always within sight.
  • There is no information in easy language.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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