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Hotel Helmer

Description

The cozy Hotel Helmer is located in fairytale surroundings with a view of the Alps, the famous royal castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau and in the middle of the village of the royal castles in Schwangau.

With hospitality and cordiality, we invite you to relax and enjoy. Discover art, culture and sights in the Allgäu. In our unique region you will experience a high level of recreational value through activities such as hiking, cycling, swimming, Nordic walking and much more. Wellness for body and mind! With great attention to detail, we have expanded our hotel in the Allgäu into a modern holiday hotel, which presents itself down to earth and is rooted in the Schwangau traditions.

Arrive and let the Helmer family and their team pamper you in a familiar atmosphere in Schwangau. In our house we are happy to be there for you personally and fulfill your wishes. Relax and let us take care of you. We look forward to you! 

Information on accessibility

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All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - accessible for people with walking disabilities".

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 at the main building and one parking space at the annex.
  • The buildings are steplessly accessible.
  • All evaluated rooms and facilities available to the guests are accessible at ground level or via elevators.
  • The elevator cabins are 106 cm x 140 cm in size. The elevator doors are at least 90 cm wide. There is a 4 cm threshold in front of the elevator in the adjacent building.
  • All evaluated passageways/doors available to the guests are at least 83 cm wide. There are exceptions in the wellness area (sauna door e.g. 58 cm wide).
  • The reception desk is 110 cm high. There is an equivalent communication option when seated.
  • There are sufficient wheelchair-compatible tables in the breakfast room and other catering areas (maximum height 80 cm, wheelchair compatible at a height of 67 cm and a depth of 30 cm).

Public WC for people with disabilities (main building, basement)

  • The manoeuvring spaces are:
    150 cm x 180 cm in front of the washbasin;
    at the door to the WC 97 cm x 160 cm; in front of the WC 153 cm x 220 cm;
    to the left of the WC 37 cm x 70 cm; to the right of the WC 80 cm x 60 cm.
  • There are grab rails to the left and right of the WC. The grab rail on the right can be folded up.
  • The washbasin is wheelchair compatible. The mirror can be seen while sitting or standing.
  • There is no alarm trigger.

Room 102 (main building, 1st floor, double room)

  • The manoeuvring spaces are:
    in front of essential furnishings (e.g. wardrobes) 130 cm x 118 cm;
    to the left of the bed 200 cm x 200 cm; to the right of the bed 75 cm x 200 cm.
  • The bed is 55 cm high.
  • The threshold to the balcony is 4.5 cm high.
  • The manoeuvring spaces in the bathroom are:
    in front of the washbasin and WC 139 cm x 147 cm;
    to the left of the WC 140 cm x 71 cm; to the right of the WC 18 cm x 58 cm.
  • There are grab rails to the left and right of the WC. The left grab rail can be folded up.
  • The washbasin is wheelchair compatible. The mirror can be seen while sitting or standing.
  • The threshold-free shower measures 110 cm x 140 cm. Grab rails and a shower seat are provided.
  • There is no alarm trigger.

Room 402 (annexe, 1st floor, double room)

  • The manoeuvring spaces in bedroom 1 are:
    in front of essential furnishings (e.g. wardrobes) 105 cm x 199 cm;
    to the left of the bed 200 cm x 182 cm; to the right of the bed 206 cm x 182 cm.
  • The bed is 55 cm high.
  • The manoeuvring spaces in bedroom 2 are significantly smaller.
  • The manoeuvring spaces in the bathroom are:
    in front of the washbasin 133 cm x 135 cm; in front of the WC 150 cm x 129 cm;
    to the left of the WC 183 cm x 71 cm; to the right of the WC 24 cm x 58 cm.
  • There are grab rails to the left and right of the WC. The left grab rail can be folded up.
  • The washbasin has limited access. The mirror can be seen when sitting and standing.
  • The threshold-free shower is 145 cm x 145 cm. Grab rails and a shower seat are available.
  • An alarm trigger is available.

Room 408 (annexe, 2nd floor, double room)

  • The manoeuvring spaces in bedroom 1 are:
    in front of essential furnishings (e.g. wardrobes) 90 cm x 196 cm;
    to the left of the bed 200 cm x 181 cm; to the right of the bed 63 cm x 181 cm.
  • The manoeuvring spaces in bedroom 2 are:
    in front of essential furnishings (e.g. wardrobes) 90 cm x 98 cm;
    to the left of the bed 164 cm x 151 cm; to the right of the bed 56 cm x 181 cm.
  • The beds are 56 cm high.
  • The threshold to the balcony is 3.5 cm high.
  • The manoeuvring spaces in the bathroom are:
    in front of the washbasin 150 cm x 130 cm; in front of the WC 150 cm x 129 cm;
    to the left of the WC 159 cm x 72 cm; to the right of the WC 115 cm x 72 cm.
  • There are grab rails to the left and right of the WC. Both grab rails can be folded up.
  • The washbasin has limited access. The mirror can be seen when sitting and standing.
  • The threshold-free shower is 145 cm x 145. Grab rails and a shower seat are available.
  • An alarm trigger is available.

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.

  • Assistance dogs may not be brought to the establishment.
  • All evaluated and usable areas for the guest are well illuminated, i.e. bright and glare-free.
  • The signage is designed in clearly legible and contrasting font.
  • An outgoing emergency call in the elevators is confirmed audibly.
  • Steps are not visually rich in contrast. Stairs have at least one handrail.
  • The menu font is straightforward and visually rich in contrast.
  • Information is not available in Braille or prismatic font.

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 at the counter.
  • An outgoing emergency call in the elevators is confirmed audibly.
  • In the breakfast room and other catering areas there are enough tables with bright and glare-free lighting, on which there are no lamps standing or hanging that interfere with the field of vision or eye contact.
  • There is one electrical outlet available near the bed.
  • WiFi is offered.

 Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.

  • The name or logo of the establishment/facility is clearly recognizable from the outside.
  • The objectives of the paths are always within sight or signs in visible distance are available.
  • There is no information in easy language.
Certified in the period: January 2024 – December 2026

Address & contact

Hotel Helmer

Mitteldorf 10
87645 Schwangau
Phone number: +49 83 62 9800
E-mail address: info@hotel-helmer.de
Website: www.hotel-helmer.de

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