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Tourist Information and Museum Lenggries

Description

The climatic health resort of Lenggries is located at the entrance to the Karwendel Mountains and offers not only cultural sights but also active holidaymakers as well as those seeking peace and quiet a wide range of services. For more information, please visit https://www.lenggries.de/en/sommer/index.  

Information on accessibility

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

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

  • There is a parking area marked for people with disabilities (parking space size 350 cm x 450 cm, distance to entrance: 30 m).
  • The building can be accessed without steps or thresholds. 
  • The counter at the Tourist Information on the ground floor is also the ticket office for the museum. The counter is 108 cm high. 
  • All evaluated rooms available to the guest are at ground level or accessible via a stair lift.
  • Doors and passageways are at least 90 cm wide.
  • There are no carousel or rotary doors.
  • People with walking disabilities and wheelchair users can take part in the regular guided tour. Seating is available during the guided tour. The whole route is wheelchair accessible. Please make an advance reservation.

Exhibition rooms on the second floor

  • The exhibition rooms on the second floor can be reached via the stair platform lift.
  • The platform size is 70 cm x 84 cm. 
  • The exhibits and the appropriate information are predominantly perceptible and readable while sitting.

Public toilet for people with disabilities

  • The manoeuvring spaces in the sanitary room are 122 cm x 70 cm to the left of the toilet, 82 cm x 70 cm to the right and at least 150 cm x 150 cm in front of the toilet and washbasin.
  • The toilet has handles on both sides, the right one can be folded up.
  • The washbasin is wheelchair compatible and the mirror can be seen while standing or sitting.

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

  • Assistance dogs are allowed.
  • The entrance area is visually rich in contrast and can be recognised by a tactile change of floor covering.
  • There are no obstacles, e.g. objects protruding into the path/room.
  • Walking path boundaries can be partially detected tactilely, there are no floor indicators.
  • Aids offered: reading aids (reading glasses, magnifying glasses, etc.)
  • There are no guided tours offered for visually impaired people or blind people.
  • The museum can be reached via a staircase with 18 steps. Handrails are available on both sides. There is a visual and tactile contrast between the floor covering and the staircase.
  • Essential paths are not tactilely detectable, but mostly visually rich in contrast.
  • The exhibits are generally well illuminated and in contrast with their surroundings.

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

  • There is no audio induction loop.
  • There is no visibly perceivable alarm.
  • There are no guided tours offered for people with hearing impairment or deaf people.
  • Information is provided in written form.
  • Technical possibilities of information transmission: Films

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

  • The name and logo of the company are clearly recognisable from the outside.
  • The destinations of the routes are within sight or there are signs at a visible distance.
  • Information is not displayed as pictograms or images
  • There are no guided tours offered in easy language.
Certified in the period: June 2021 – May 2024

Address & contact

Tourist Information und Museum Lenggries

Rathausplatz 2
83661 Lenggries
Phone number: +49 8042 5008800
E-mail address: info@lenggries.de
Website: https://www.lenggries.de

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