egapark Erfurt

egapark Erfurt (Steve Bauerschmidt)

The egapark Erfurt is the most important garden monument of the 1960s and one of the most beautiful parks in Germany. Throughout the changing seasons, the park bursts into bloom across expansive flowerbeds, in 20 unique themed gardens, and on Europe's largest ornamental flowerbed, covering 6,000 square meters. In addition to 120,000 plant varieties, other attractions of the egapark include Thuringia's largest playground, Erfurt's highest viewpoint, and the award-winning exhibition at the German Horticultural Museum. A desert and primeval forest experience, unique in Germany, awaits you in the Danakil area. The egapark offers a break from everyday life for all generations.

Accessibility certified People with walking disabilities Blind people

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

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

  • There are 12 marked parking spaces for people with disabilities.
  • The egapark stop on line 2 is nearby.
  • The park is accessible via a ramp or a lift with no steps.
  • Almost all paths and facilities that can be used by visitors are accessible without steps or via ramps (except for the observation tower, which is only accessible via steps).
  • The ramps have a maximum gradient of 5% and a maximum total length of 12 metres. Exception: the ramp to Hall 1 has a maximum gradient of 11% over 7 metres.
  • All doors/passages accessible to visitors are at least 80 cm wide. 
  • Outdoor paths are at least 150 cm wide and easy to walk and drive on.
  • Seating is available.
  • The exhibits/objects and their information are mainly visible when seated.
  • Wheelchair-accessible tables are available in the catering areas.
  • Guided tours are offered for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users. Advance booking is required.
  • The entire route of the guided tour is accessible to wheelchair users without steps.
  • Assistive devices available: walkers, wheelchairs, transfer wheelchairs, handcarts.
  • There are numerous public toilets for people with disabilities.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • There is no alarm.
  • There is an inductive hearing system at the handicapped accessible ticket office.
  • The information on the exhibits/stations/objects is provided in writing.
  • In the the gastronomy areas there are tables with bright and glare-free lighting, on which there are no lamps standing or hanging that interfere with the field of vision or eye contact.
  • There is seating area with low background noises (e.g. corner seating, separate room).
  • Guided tours are offered for people with hearing impairment, but not for deaf people.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

 All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for people with visual impairments". 

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

  • Assistance dogs are welcome.
  • External paths tactilely detectable sidewalk boundaries.
  • External paths usually do have visually contrasting sidewalk boundaries.
  • The entrance is visually rich in contrast, but not recognizable by a tactile change of floor covering.
  • There are no visually contrasting or tactilely detectable floor indicators available.
  • The signage is designed in clearly legible and contrasting font.
  • There are no obstacles, e.g. objects protruding into the path/room.
  • There are no revolving or rotating doors.
  • Steps are not visually rich in contrast.
  • Stairs have mostly handrails on both sides.
  • The exhibits/stations/objects are usually well illuminated.
  • The information on the exhibits/stations/objects is provided in writing and is mostly visually rich in contrast.
  • The menu font Rundbau - Café & Restauran is straightforward and visually rich in contrast. There is no menu available in large print.
  • Information is not available in raised print or Braille.
  • Guided tours are offered for people with visual impairments, but not for blind people. A reservation in advance is necessary.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • The name of the facility is clearly recognizable from the outside.
  • Signs in visible distance or an uninterrupted guidance system are available.
  • There is no colored or pictorial guidance system available.
  • The information on the exhibits is provided in writing, but not in easy language.
  • There are no menu with pictures available and the dishes are not visibly presented (buffet, bar).
  • Guided tours for people with cognitive impairments are offered. A reservation in advance is necessary.
  • The guided tour for people with cognitive impairments is given using easy language.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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