"Herrenhäuser Gärten"

"Herrenhäuser Gärten" (Nik Barlo Jr.)

The Herrenhausen Gardens in Hanover are among the most beautiful parks in Europe. The current shape and size of the gardens were created as early as 1714 and have remained almost unchanged to this day. Three styles of garden art can be seen here in perfection. The Great Garden impresses with Baroque ornamentation and magnificent water features, as well as a variety of native and exotic plants, mazes, impressive fountains and stunning sculptures. During the summer months, many events take place such as the International Fireworks Competition, the Little Festival in the Great Garden and numerous theater and musical performances.

Please visit the website www.visit-hannover.com/en for general information.

Barrier-free information

Short Report as PDF

People with restricted mobility and wheelchair users

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.

There are eleven parking spaces for people with disabilities.
The Herrenhäuser Gärten tram stop is 50 meters away.
Access is step-free (entrance to the information pavilion).
All rooms and facilities that are accessible to guests are step-free/at ground level or accessible via a ramp or elevator.
The outdoor paths are at least 150 cm wide and mostly easy to walk and drive on.
They have a maximum longitudinal slope of up to 6%.
All doors/passages that can be used by guests are at least 80 cm wide.
Exhibits and information can mostly be viewed while seated.
Seating is available.
The restaurant has wheelchair-accessible tables (maximum height 80 cm, wheelchair access at a height of 67 cm and a depth of 30 cm).
There are four public toilets for people with disabilities, which are accessible from both sides (at least 80 cm). Folding grab rails are available to the left and right of the toilet.
Guided tours are offered for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users. Advance booking is required.
Mobile or fixed seating is available for people with walking disabilities, which can be used during the tour.

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People with hearing impairments and deaf people

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. Detailed information can be found in the test report at the end of the text.

An inductive hearing system is available.
Information is provided in writing.
An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is only confirmed acoustically. Alternatively, stairs are available.
Information about the exhibits is provided in writing.
Guided tours are offered for people with hearing impairments and deaf people (in German sign language). Advance registration is required.

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People with visual impairments and blind people

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. Detailed information can be found in the test report at the end of the text.

Assistance dogs are welcome.
Signage (for orientation) is designed in easily legible, high-contrast lettering.
All elevated areas accessible to guests are brightly lit without glare.
Emergency calls made in the elevator are confirmed by an acoustic signal.
Some stairs have visually contrasting edges on the first and last steps.
Stairs have at least one handrail on one side.
Information about the exhibits is visually high-contrast.
Information about the exhibits is provided acoustically.
A written guide for the blind and a DAISY CD are available for loan at the information pavilion and at the ticket office.
Guided tours are offered for people with visual impairments and blind people. Advance registration is required.

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People with cognitive impairments

Some information on accessibility are listed below. Detailed information can be found in the test report.

The name of the Herrenhäuser Gardens is clearly visible from the outside.
The destinations of the paths are within sight, or there are path markers at regular intervals.
There is no information in easy-to-read language.
Guided tours are offered for people with cognitive impairments. Advance registration is required.

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