Tourist-Information Wetzlar
Tourist Information at the cathedral square
The Wetzlar Tourist Information is located in the old town, directly at the Domplatz. Here you will find information for your discovery tour through the winding old town with its cathedral, half-timbered houses, Goethe memorials, boutiques and the exciting world of optics.
The team of the Tourist-Information will be happy to help you plan your stay: with finding a hotel, your city tour, cycling and hiking tours, excursions to the surrounding area or visiting events.
Barrier-free information
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There is a marked parking lot for people with disabilities at the cathedral. It is not easy to walk and drive on.
- The path from the parking lot to the entrance is 25 m long. It is not easy to walk or drive on in places and has a maximum longitudinal gradient of 6.5% over a distance of 20 m.
- The Wetzlar Leitzplatz bus stop is approx. 550 m away.
- The building is only accessible via two steps (bell available at the entrance).
- All evaluated passageways/doors available to the guests are at least 90 cm wide.
- The counter is 110 cm high. There is another possibility for communication while seated.
- Guided tours are offered for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users. The entire route is stepless.
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 counter.
- Guided tours are offered for deaf people. Pre-registration is necessary.
- There is a video tour of the city in DGS. Audio guides with this video city tour can be borrowed from the tourist information office. The tour is also available online.
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 allowed in relevant areas/rooms.
- The entrance is visually rich in contrast, but not recognizable by a tactile change of floor covering.
- The steps in front of the entrance have visually contrasting edges.
- All evaluated and usable areas for the guest are well illuminated, i.e. bright and glare-free.
- Information is not available in Braille or prismatic font.
- Offered aids: reading aids (reading glasses, magnifying glasses, etc.)
- There are no guided tours available for people with visual impairments and blind people.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- The name or logo of the facility is clearly recognizable from the outside.
- There are no guided tours available for people with cognitive impairments.
- There is a city rally in easy language that can be accessed online.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
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Tourist-Information Wetzlar
(Dominik Ketz)
Tourist-Information Wetzlar
Tourist-Information Wetzlar