Festspielhaus Baden-Baden
Our house - One of the best addresses for music and dance.
In 2023, the Festspielhaus Baden-Baden will celebrate its 25th birthday. Stroll through history with us. Germany's largest opera house dates back to a private foundation that revived an old idea from the 19th century. Back then, Richard Wagner tried to build his festival house here. Today, the house is dedicated to Europe's musical heritage in all its diversity and researches new forms of music education and participatory programs for future generations of music fans.
Barrier-free information
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - 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 five designated parking spaces for people with disabilities in the underground parking garage.
- The “Festspielhaus” bus stop is located 50 meters away.
- The building is accessible without steps via the side entrance.
- All guest-accessible areas and facilities are either step-free/at ground level or accessible via an elevator.
- All guest-accessible doors and passageways are at least 86 cm wide, with the exception of the boxes and the second side tier.
- The ticket counter is 90 cm high.
- The 8 designated seats for wheelchair users are located in the stalls and are accessible without steps and with a maximum longitudinal slope of 6%.
- Assistive devices available: Wheelchair
- There are two public restrooms for people with disabilities, both of which are accessible from either side (at least 90 cm). The grab bars in the restrooms can be folded up.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for people with hearing impairment".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There is no clearly visible alarm.
- There is an audio induction loop system at the ticket counter.
- The Festspielhaus has a wireless infrared transmission system. If you call +49 7221 3013-101 in advance, you will receive a headset or an induction receiver for hearing aids at the store.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- Assistance dogs may not be brought to the establishment.
- All evaluated and usable areas for the guest are well illuminated, i.e. bright and glare-free.
- Staircases are partially visually contrasting and have handrails on both sides.
- The signage is designed in clearly legible and contrasting font.
- Information is not available in Braille or prismatic font.
- Offered aids: Opera glasses
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- The name of the festival hall is clearly visible at the main entrance.
- There is no colored or pictorial guidance system available.
- There is no information in easy language.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
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Festspielhaus Baden-Baden
(Andrea Kremper)
Festspielhaus Baden-Baden
(Christian Grund)
Festspielhaus Baden-Baden
(Christian Grund)
Festspielhaus Baden-Baden
(Christian Grund)
Festspielhaus Baden-Baden
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Festspielhaus Baden-Baden
(Thomas Straub)