Weser-Ems-Halls Oldenburg
The Weser-Ems-Hallen, which are characterized by their multi-functionality, consist of a total of four halls: the small and large EWE Arena, the exhibition hall and the congress hall, which in turn contains two festival halls, six seminar and conference rooms.
More than 500,000 visitors flock to the Weser-Ems-Hallen for around 300 events each year. Both trade conferences, crowd-pleasing trade fairs and first-class sporting events such as the home games of the EWE Baskets Oldenburg take place in the event complex.
Please visit the website www.weser-ems-hallen.de. for general information.
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 at the end of the text.
- There are 24 marked parking spaces for people with disabilities at the north entrance (congress and exhibition hall).
- There are 18 marked parking spaces for people with disabilities at the south entrance (small and large EWE Arena).
- All outdoor paths are easily accessible on foot and by vehicle.
- All rooms and facilities that are accessible to guests are step-free/at ground level or accessible via elevators.
- All doors/passages that are accessible to guests are at least 80 cm wide.
- Assistive devices available: Wheelchairs.
- There are designated wheelchair spaces in the halls/arenas.
- There are public restrooms for people with disabilities that are accessible from at least one side (at least 90 cm). There is a foldable grab bar on at least the accessible side of the restroom.
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Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There is no audio induction loop.
- There is no visually perceivable alarm in the building.
- In the elevators, an outgoing emergency call is confirmed audibly, but not visibly. Alternatively, stairs are available.
- Information for orientation is available in writing.
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Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- Assistance dogs are permitted.
- The entrance areas are visually contrasting with their surroundings.
- Glass doors are not marked with safety markings.
- Control elements are tactile and visually contrasting throughout.
- In the elevators, emergency calls are confirmed acoustically.
- All stairs have handrails, but no contrasting step surfaces and are not designed with visually contrasting edges.
- No information is available in Braille.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- The name and logo of the business are clearly visible from the outside.
- Some of the destinations are within sight. There are no signs at regular intervals.
- There is no information in easy-to-read language. Information is not presented using pictograms or images (except for toilet doors).
Evaluation report: Download as PDF