Tourist Information Gifhorn
Südheide Gifhorn is the southern gateway to the Lüneburg Heath. Here you can discover unique heath, moor and water landscapes as well as great sights, historical buildings and interesting museums.
The mill town of Gifhorn with its historic facades and small alleys invites you to go shopping. With the international mill museum, where 13 full-size mills can be seen, there is also plenty to do culturally.
For general information please visit the website www.suedheide-gifhorn.de.
Barrier-free information
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - accessible for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There is a parking lot for people with disabilities.
- The building and all rooms and facilities that can be used and raised for guests are steplessly accessible.
- The counter is 80 cm high at its lowest point and there is an alternative option for communication while seated.
- Special tours for people with disabilities are not offered. However, tours can be individually adapted to the needs of the group on request. For example, rest breaks (with seating) are planned for city tours. Advance booking is necessary.
- The city tour is steplessly accessible for wheelchair users except for the visit to the church.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There is no alarm.
- There is no audio induction loop system at the counter.
- Special tours for people with disabilities are not offered. However, on request guided tours can be customized according to the group’s need. A reservation in advance is necessary.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
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.
- All evaluated and usable areas for the guest are well illuminated, i.e. bright and glare-free.
- There are glass doors without safety markings in height of 40-70 cm and 120-160 cm.
- Special tours for people with disabilities are not offered. However, on request guided tours can becustomized according to the group’s need. A reservation in advance is necessary.
- 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 tourist information is clearly recognizable from the outside.
- The objectives of the paths are always within sight.
- Special tours for people with disabilities are not offered. However, on request guided tours can becustomized according to the group’s need. A reservation in advance is necessary.
- There is no information in easy language.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF