Watzmann Thermal Bath

Watzmann Thermal Bath (Watzmann Therme)

The Watzmann Therme in Berchtesgaden is a barrier-free bathing and adventure paradise for the whole family. With its diverse offerings and modern concept, the spa offers everything your heart desires.

The accessible concept of the Watzmann Therme ensures that people with physical limitations can also benefit from the facilities of the spa without restrictions. For example, the pools and sunbathing areas are designed for wheelchairs and the changing rooms and sanitary facilities are also adapted accordingly. In the spa, visitors can choose between different bathing and sauna areas, all with different themes and offers.

All in all, the Watzmann Therme offers an unforgettable bathing and adventure experience for the whole family and is an absolute must for anyone planning a stay in Berchtesgaden.

Accessibility certified People with walking disabilities Wheelchair users

Barrier-free information

Short Report as PDF

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.

  • The Watzmann Therme bus stop is 160 meters away.
  • There are four marked parking spaces for people with disabilities.
  • The building is accessible without steps.
  • Almost all rooms and facilities that can be used by guests are accessible without steps or via a ramp and elevator.
  • Exceptions: The indoor and outdoor saltwater pools and the Swiss stone pine sauna are only accessible via steps.
  • The ramp to the gym has a maximum gradient of 7.6% and a total length of 7 m.
  • The ramp to the adventure pool (upper floor) has a maximum gradient of 9% and a total length of 6 m.
  • The ramp (outdoor path) to the tunnel sauna has a maximum gradient of 8% and a total length of 7 m.
  • Almost all doors/passages that can be used by guests are at least 90 cm wide.
  • Exceptions: sauna doors between 67 cm and 81 cm wide, shop door 84 cm wide, and door to the outdoor saltwater pool 80 cm wide.
  • The cash desk is 110 cm high at its lowest point. There is another, equivalent communication option available while seated.
  • There is a sanitary room available for people with disabilities.
  • The toilet in this room is accessible from one side (at least 80 cm). There are folding grab rails to the left and right of the toilet.
  • The shower in the sanitary room for people with disabilities is accessible without steps. There are grab rails in the shower. A shower seat is available.
  • To access the indoor adventure pool, the toddler pool, and the saltwater pool, there is a passenger lift and flat steps with a handrail.
  • The saltwater pool has a raised edge at sitting height above the pool surround.
  • There are shallow steps with a handrail to access the cold pool in the outdoor area.
  • There is a public toilet for people with disabilities, which is accessible from one side (at least 80 cm). There is a folding grab rail on the accessible side of the toilet.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • There is no clearly visible alarm.
  • There is no audio induction loop.
  • An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed audibly.
  • Alternatively stairs are available.
  • In the restaurants of the of the sauna and water landscape there are tables with bright and glare-free lighting, on which there are no lamps standing or hanging that restrict the field of vision or eye contact.
  • There is no seating area with low background noises (e.g. seating corner, separate room).

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • Assistance dogs are not allowed in the establishment.
  • The main entrance is visually rich in contrast and recognizable by a tactile change of floor covering.
  • The entrances to the water, sauna and sole landscape are visually rich in contrast, but not recognizable by a tactile change of floor covering.
  • The evaluated areas that can be used by the guest are well lit, i.e. bright and glare-free.
  • There are no visually contrasting or tactilely detectable floor indicators.
  • The paths in corridors/aisles are visually contrasted to the surroundings in the entire building/object.
  • The paths in corridors/aisles are predominantly marked with tactile markings or the walls or other structural elements can mainly be used for orientation.
  • 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.
  • There are a few glass doors without safety markings.
  • An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed audibly.
  • The stopping position is not announced by spoken commands.
  • The operating controls are visually rich in contrast and tactilely detectable.
  • Alternatively stairs are available.
  • At least at the first and last step, stairs have visually contrasting edges.
  • Stairs have handrails on both sides.
  • The pool edges are visually contrasted.
  • The font of the menu in the restaurants of the sauna and water landscape is straightforward and visually rich in contrast.
  • There is no menu in large print or Braille.
  • 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 establishment is clearly recognizable from the outside.
  • There are signs at a visible distance or an uninterrupted guidance system.
  • There is no colored or pictorial guidance system.
  • There is no menu with pictures and the dishes are not visibly presented (buffet, bar).
  • There is no information in easy language.
  • Information is not displayed with pictograms or pictures.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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