Exterior view - Tourist-Information Bayreuth

Tourist-Information Bayreuth

Description

In addition to the theater box office, the central ticket agency, the Tourist Information also houses the Bayreuth Shop with many beautiful souvenirs.

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 and wheelchair users".

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

  • There are two designated parking spaces for people with disabilities (space size: 350 cm x 515 cm). 
  • The bus stop "Opernhaus" is 80 m away.
  • The building is accessible without steps.
  • All rooms and facilities that can be used and raised for the guest are accessible without steps.
  • All doors/passages usable and raised for the guest are at least 90 cm wide.
  • The counter is 74 cm high at the lowest point.
  • Exterior pathways (to WCs) are at least 200 cm wide and easy to walk and drive on, with maximum longitudinal slopes of up to 7% over a distance of 2.70 m.
  • 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 to use during the tour.
  • The entire route of the guided tour is step-free for wheelchair users.
  • aids/services: Wheelchair, rollator, reading aids (reading glasses, magnifying glasses, etc.)
  • Cooperation with medical supply store: Aids can be provided or contact can be established.

Public toilet for people with disabilities (opposite of the tourist information)

  • The manoeuvring spaces are:
    in front of the sink 185 cm x 125 cm;
    in front of the toilet 190 cm x 100 cm;
    to the left of the toilet 125 cm x 70 cm;
    to the right of the toilet 40 cm x 70 cm.
  • There are grab rails to the left and right of the toilet.
  • Both grab rails can be flipped-up. 
  • The sink is accessible from underneath at a height of 67 cm and a depth of less than 30 cm.
  • The mirror can be seen while standing or sitting.
  • A cord is provided as an alarm trigger

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

  • Assistance dogs are allowed in relevant areas/rooms.
  • The entrance is visually rich in contrast and recognizable by a tactile change of floor covering.
  • 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.
  • Guided tours are offered for people with visual impairments. A reservation in advance is necessary.
  • Tactilely detectable exhibits are integrated in the guided tour.
  • aids/services: Wheelchair, rollator, reading aids (reading glasses, magnifying glasses, etc.) 
  • Cooperation with medical supply store: aids can be provided or contact can be established.

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

  • There is no clearly visible alarm.
  • There are no guided tours available for people with hearing impairment and deaf people.
  • Cooperation with medical supply store: aids can be provided or contact can be established.

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

  • The name or logo of the tourist information is clearly recognizable from the outside.
  • The objectives of the paths are not always within sight.
  • Information for orientation is available with pictorial symbols (pictograms, photorealistic representation).
  • The guided tours for people with cognitive impairments are easy to understand or are explained in an easy-to-understand way (e.g. pictorially). Advance booking is necessary.
Certified in the period: September 2023 – August 2026

Address & contact

Tourist-Information Bayreuth

Opernstraße 22
95444 Bayreuth
Phone number: +49 (0) 921 885-88
Website: www.bayreuth-tourismus.de

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