Munich Cathedral To Our Lady of the Cross
Church of Our Lady
Description
Munich's Cathedral of Our Lady is Munich's landmark. The cathedral is also known as the Frauenkirche and is dedicated to Mary.
Anyone who sees the towers of the Frauenkirche thinks of Munich. The church is world-famous and is always worth a visit (again). The Frauenkirche was built in the middle of Munich's old town between 1468 and 1488. The building was intended as a sign of self-confidence in the royal seat. The nobility and Munich citizens financed the building. The parish and collegiate church also became an episcopal church and cathedral in 1821. Today, the Cathedral of Our Lady is a house for all people. Visitors will find open doors, church services, concerts, guided tours, the cathedral store, a tactile model and other information material for their own visit. You can also climb up to the south tower and see the famous Devil's Footstep.
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“.
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There is no car park for people with disabilities.
- Almost all rooms and facilities that can be used by guests are accessible without steps/at ground level or via a ramp.
- The following areas are not barrier-free: Upper floor south tower (tower room and lift), crypt
- All doors/passages that can be used by guests and are raised are at least 90 cm wide, paths are at least 120 cm wide.
- Seating is available.
- There are no public toilets for people with disabilities.
- Guided tours are offered for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users. Advance booking is necessary.
- Mobile or fixed seating is available for people with walking disabilities, which can be used during the tour.
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 easy-to-read, high-contrast lettering.
- All areas are predominantly brightly lit and glare-free.
- The first and last steps of the staircase at the main entrance have horizontal and vertical contrasting edges.
- Stairs have at least one handrail on one side.
- Seating is available.
- Aids available: Cathedral guide with tactile illustrations and descriptions in Braille and large print
- Guided tours are offered for people with visual impairments and blind people. Pre-booking is necessary.
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There is no inductive hearing system available.
- An outgoing emergency call in the South Tower lift is only confirmed acoustically. Alternatively, stairs are available.
- The lift is not barrier-free.
- Seating is available.
- There are no guided tours for people with hearing impairments and deaf people (in German sign language).
- On Sundays and Catholic holidays, the main service is translated into sign language on screens in the two side aisles and via livestream.
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- The name of the cathedral / main portal is not clearly recognisable from the outside.
- The destinations of the paths are within sight.
- Information for orientation is presented in pictorial form.
- The destinations of the paths are within sight or there are signposts at a constantly visible distance.
- Seating is available.
- Aids available: Cathedral guide in easy language
- Guided tours are offered for people with cognitive impairments. Pre-booking is necessary.
- The contents (e.g. exhibits) of the guided tour for people with cognitive impairments are easy to understand or are explained in an easy-to-understand way (e.g. pictorially).
Address & contact
Münchner Dom - Zu Unserer Lieben Frau
80331 München