Oberstdorf in the summer. Many houses, with the mountains in the background.

Tourist Information at the train station Oberstdorf

Description

The entrance to the Tourist Information Office at the train station is located directly across from the station plaza and is wheelchair accessible. The Tourist Information Office is also accessible via an elevator from the parking lot. All guests are warmly welcome. A digital visitor display provides information on current event recommendations and activities in Oberstdorf. A mobile loop system is available for people with hearing impairments. This system facilitates communication during consultations by reducing distracting background noise and transmitting speech signals more clearly. This ensures a pleasant and understandable consultation experience for guests and locals with varying needs.

Information on accessibility

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

Some information on accessibility are listed below. Detailed information can be found in the test report.

  • There is a parking space for people with disabilities.
  • The “Bahnhof” bus stop is 10 meters away.
  • All rooms and facilities that can be used by guests are step-free/at ground level or accessible via a ramp or elevator.
  • There are no slopes with a gradient of more than 10%.
  • All doors/passages and paths that can be used by guests are at least 90 cm wide.
  • Most information is visible while seated.
  • The counter is 110 cm high. There is an alternative means of communication while seated.
  • There is a public toilet for people with disabilities, which is accessible from one side (at least 80 cm). There are folding grab rails to the left and right of the toilet.

All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for people with visual impairments and blind people".

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

  • Assistance dogs are welcome.
  • Outdoor paths usually do not have visually contrasting or tactilely detectable sidewalk boundaries.
  • The entrance is visually rich in contrast and recognizable by a tactile change of floor covering.
  • There are no visually contrasting or tactilely detectable floor indicators.
  • The signage is designed in clearly legible and contrasting font.
  • An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed audibly.
  • Steps are not visually rich in contrast.
  • Stairs have at least a handrail on both sides.
  • Aids offered: reading aids (reading glasses, magnifying glasses, etc.)

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. Detailed information can be found in the test report. 

  • There is no clearly visible alarm.
  • There is an audio induction loop at the counter.
  • An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed audibly.
  • The information on the exhibits (broschures) is predominately provided in written form.
  • WiFi is offered.

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

  • The building is accessible from the station side as well as from the car park.
  • The name of the tourist information is clearly visible from the outside at both entrance areas.
  • The information counter is directly visible from the entrance.
  • There is no information in easy language or pictorial representation or pictograms (exception: toilet signs).
Certified in the period: December 2025 – November 2028

Address & contact

Tourist Information am Bahnhof

Am Bahnhofsplatz 3
87561 Oberstdorf
Phone number: +49 8322 7001005
E-mail address: mesloh@oberstdorf.de
Website: http://www.oberstdorf.de

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