Tourism, culture and visitor centre at the Weißenburger Tor

Tourism, culture and visitor centre at the Weißenburger Tor (Simon Kesting)

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.

  • There are three marked parking spaces for people with disabilities.
  • The bus stop "Paradeplatz" is 30 m away.
  • The building is accessible without steps.
  • All evaluated rooms and facilities available to the guests are accessible at ground level.
  • All evaluated passageways/doors available to the guests are at least 90 cm wide.
  • The counter in the tourist information is 119 cm high.
  • The exhibits in the exhibition "Germersheimer Geschichte" are predominately visible when seated and the information is predominately readable when seated.

Public toilet for people with disabilities

  • The manoeuvring spaces are:
    in front of/behind the door, in front of the WC and the washbasin at least 150 cm x 200 cm;
    to the left and right of the WC at least 90 cm x 70 cm.
  • There are fold-up grab rails to the left and right of the WC.
  • The washbasin is wheelchair compatible.
  • There is an alarm trigger.

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 system.
  • The information in the exhibition "Germersheimer Geschichte" is provided in writing.

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.
  • All evaluated and usable areas for the guest are well illuminated, i.e. bright and glare-free.
  • Glass doors do not have safety markings.
  • The signage is designed in clearly legible and contrasting font.
  • The information in the exhibition "Germersheimer Geschichte" is provided in writing and is visually rich in contrast.
  • Information is not available in Braille or prismatic font.
  • Offered aids: reading aids (reading glasses, magnifying glasses, etc.)

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 facility is clearly recognizable from the outside.
  • The information in the exhibition "Germersheimer Geschichte"is provided in writing, but not in easy language.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF