Church of the Sacred Heart Munich
Description
The Herz Jesu Church in Munich - Neuhausen is a Catholic parish church and was built between 1997 and 2000 according to the plans of the Munich architectsl Allmann Sattler Wappner. The modern building soon became one of the most frequently visited churches in Munich. Its clear architectural language impresses many people.
The entrance portals of the Herz Jesu Kirche are probably the largest church portals in the world and are opened after festive church services and on Sunday evenings in summer.
Today, it is home to the parish community and a venue for many events and concerts that are also attended nationwide
Information on accessibility
Download short report as PDFAll 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 are two parking spaces for people with disabilities.
- The Neuhausen bus stop is 200 m away.
- All rooms and facilities that can be used by guests are accessible without steps/at ground level.
- All doors/passages that can be used by guests and are raised are at least 90 cm wide.
- Exhibits and information are mainly visible from a seated position.
- Seating is available.
- There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users. However, there is enough space for people in wheelchairs.
- There is a public toilet for people with disabilities, which can be accessed from both sides (at least 90 cm). The grab rails on the toilet can be flipped-up.
- Guided tours are offered for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users. Advance booking is necessary.
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- Assistance dogs are welcome.
- The signage (for orientation) is designed in easily legible and high-contrast lettering.
- All elevated areas that can be used by guests are brightly lit and glare-free.
- Information is visually rich in contrast.
- Information is not available in Braille or prismatic writing.
- Guided tours are offered for people with visual impairments and blind people. Advance booking is necessary.
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. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There is an inductive hearing system available.
- Wi-Fi is available.
- Information about the exhibits is provided in writing.
- Seating is available.
- Guided tours are offered for people with hearing impairments, but not for deaf people. Advance booking is necessary.
- Guided tours with FM equipment are available for people with hearing impairments (e.g. headphones, neckloops).
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- The name of the church is clearly recognizable from the outside.
- The Neuhausen bus stop is 200 m away.
- The destinations of the paths are within sight or there are signs at a constantly visible distance.
- Information is provided in writing, but not in plain language.
- No guided tours are offered for people with cognitive impairments.
Address & contact
Herz Jesu Kirche München
80639 München