Church St. Georgen Wismar
The Church of St. George is one of the three large main churches of Wismar and an outstanding architectural monument of North German Brick Gothic. Once it was the place of worship for craftsmen and tradesmen. The origins of St.-Georgen lie in the 13th century.
The church, heavily damaged during the war and later exposed to decay, has been rebuilt since 1990 with the support of the Deutsche Stiftung Denkmalschutz. The viewing platform on St. Georgen offers a new and impressive view of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town and the Old Harbour and can be reached by lift.
Concerts take place regularly in the church. (Festspiele MV, NDR-Sinfonieorchester und die Klassikertage Wismar)
Barrier-free information
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 at the end of the text.
- There is a parking lot for people with disabilities.
- Access to the church is stepless.
- All usable and elevated rooms are accessible at ground level via an elevator and a ramp (gradient of 7 % over a length of 6 m).
- All passages/doors are at least 90 cm wide.
- The exhibits are mainly visible when standing or sitting.
- The viewing platform is easy to walk and drive on.
- There is a public toilet for people with disabilities, which can be accessed from one side (at least 90 cm).
- There is a folding grab rail on the accessible side of the toilet.
- Aids available: wheelchair, rollator
- Guided tours are offered for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users. Advance booking is requested.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report at the end of the text.
- There is no audio induction loop.
- In the event of an acoustic alarm, no visually perceptible flashing or flashing signal appears.
- The elevator leading to the viewing platform is operated by personnel.
- Guided tours are offered for people with hearing impairments and deaf people. Please book in advance.
- Sign language interpreters can be organized.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report at the end of the text.
- Assistance dogs are allowed.
- The entrance is visually rich in contrast and can be recognized by a tactile change in the floor covering.
- Rooms and corridors are brightly illuminated.
- Glass doors are not marked with safety markings.
- The elevator leading to the viewing platform is operated by personnel.
- The steps leading to the elevator are visually contrasting.
- The exhibits are generally well illuminated. The information on the exhibits is visually rich in contrast.
- Information is not available in Braille or prismatic lettering.
- Guided tours for visually impaired and blind people are offered. Please book in advance.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report at the end of the text.
- Name and logo are not clearly visible from the outside.
- The objective of the path usually is within sight or there are signs at a constantly visible distance.
- There is no information in easy language.
- Guided tours are offered for guests with cognitive impairments. Please book in advance.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
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Church St. Georgen
Church St. Georgen
View from St. Georgen over the Hanseatic city of Wismar