"Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus"
The Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus – known as D’haus for short – is the largest spoken theater in North Rhine-Westphalia and is one of the largest stages in the German-speaking region. The D’haus Schauspiel program includes Young Drama and the Stadt:Kollektiv.
With its productions and its various events, the D’haus addresses the entire urban society in its diversity. The main venue is the Schauspielhaus on Gustaf-Gründgens-Platz. The curved white building by architect Bernhard Pfau is an iconic landmark of Düsseldorf.
Barrier-free information
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - accessible for people with walking disabilities and partially accessible for wheelchair users".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- Parking spaces are available for people with disabilities.
- All rooms and facilities that can be used by guests are accessible without steps/at ground level or via a ramp or elevator.
- All doors/passages that can be used by guests and are raised are at least 80 cm wide.
- The counter/cash desk is no more than 80 cm high or there is an alternative way of communicating while seated.
- Seating is available.
- Separate parking spaces for wheelchair users are available by prior arrangement.
- There are three public WCs for people with disabilities, which can be accessed from at least one side (at least 80 cm). There are folding grab rails on the left and right.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There is an audio induction loop system in the large building. MobileConnect is available in the large and small buildings.
- Wi-Fi is available.
- An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is only confirmed acoustically. Alternatively, stairs are available.
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.
- The first and last steps of a staircase have horizontal and vertical contrasting edges.
- Stairs have handrails on both sides.
- 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 Schauspielhaus is clearly recognizable from the outside.
- The destinations of the paths are within sight or there are signs at a constantly visible distance.
- Information is not available in easy language.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
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"Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus"
(Guido Bonewitz-Raband)
"Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus"
(Guido Bonewitz-Raband)
"Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus"
(Guido Bonewitz-Raband)