European Youth Hostel
The modern and hospitable Europa-Jugendherberge Saarbrücken is located in a green area and yet central with good connections to the city center.
Saarbrücken is the capital of the Saarland. The immediate location to France is reflected in the way of life of the people. The romantic old town with its southern flair invites you to take a stroll.
Saarland barrier-free: www.barrierefreies.saarland
Certified in the period
June 2024 - May 2027
Barrier-free information
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 is at least one parking space for people with disabilities.
- All rooms and facilities that can be used by guests and are elevated are accessible without steps/at ground level or via a ramp or elevator.
- All passageways/doors and paths are at least 87 cm wide (exception: door to the conference room is 78 cm wide).
- Eight barrier-free multi-bed rooms are available.
- The WC in the rooms can be accessed from one side (at least 78 cm). There is a grab rail on the non-accessible side of the toilet.
- The washbasin is wheelchair compatible and the mirror is visible when standing or sitting.
- The shower is stepless, a shower seat is available
- There are wheelchair compatible tables in the dining room and bistro (maximum height 80 cm, wheelchair compatible at a height of 67 cm and a depth of 30 cm).
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.
- An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed visually and audibly.
- In the dining room and in the bistro 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.
- In the rooms there is no electrical outlet available near the bed.
- The ringing or knocking on the doors is not indicated by a flashing signal which can be detected in all rooms.
- WiFi is offered.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- Assistance dogs are allowed on request.
- The entrance is visually rich in contrast.
- All evaluated and usable areas for the guest are well illuminated, i.e. bright and glare-free.
- The signage is designed in clearly legible and contrasting font.
- There are glass doors without safety markings.
- An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed visually and audibly.
- Steps are not visually rich in contrast.
- Stairs have at least a handrail on one side. The menu font is straightforward and visually rich in contrast.
- Information is not available in Braille or prismatic font.
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 establishment is clearly recognizable from the outside.
- 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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European Youth Hostel Saarbrücken
(Die Jugendherbergen in Rheinland-Pfalz und im Saarland)
Europa-Jugendherberge Saarbrücken
(Carola Heimann)
Europa-Jugendherberge Saarbrücken
(Carola Heimann)
Europa-Jugendherberge Saarbrücken
(Carola Heimann)
Europa-Jugendherberge Saarbrücken
(Carola Heimann)
Europa-Jugendherberge Saarbrücken
(Carola Heimann)
Europa-Jugendherberge Saarbrücken
(Carola Heimann)