The German Cathedral is the southernmost of the twin churches on the Gendarmenmarkt square. Although it looks like a church from the outside, the inside is a multi-level museum on the history of German parliament. Europe Disabled Travel Advice, Accessible Tours Hotels, Accessible Holidays, Disabled Guided Tours By www.sagetraveling.com.
2. The German Cathedral is the southernmost of the twin churches on the
Gendarmenmarkt square.
• Although it looks like a church from the outside, the inside is a multi-level
museum on the history of German parliament.
• The main entrance has steps but you can go to the south (left) side of the
building, press the button, and a staff member will unlock the door that
you will need to pull open.
• An elevator can get you to all levels of the building except for the
reception desk to pick up an English audioguide.
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3. Is there an accessible entrance? Yes, it is located south of the
building which is to the left if you are facing the main entrance. You will
need to press the button at the door. I’m not sure if this unlocked the
door or someone buzzed me in but it was open after this.
Is the door push/pull, revolving, automated by a button, or motion
activated? A pull door. At the step-free entrance, press the button and
someone will unlock the door.
Where is the closest place that cars/taxis can
drop-off people? On Mohrenstrasse to the
south of the building
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4. Are there cobblestones or hills leading to the entrance?
No hills or cobblestones
What percentage of the attraction can be viewed without having to go
up steps? 95%, there is an elevator to reach all levels of the building
Which parts are not accessible? The reception desk where you can pick
up an English audioguide can only be reached via steps.
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5. Are there loaner wheelchairs? Yes, 1 loaner chair
Is there an accessible bathroom? Yes
Is the door wide enough for a wheelchair? Yes
Are there grab bars? Yes
Is there a space to position a wheelchair next to the toilet? Yes
Are there guided tours that don’t have to go up steps? No guided tours
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6. Does advance notice need to be given for…
…handicapped parking? No
…opening of an accessible entrance? No
…loaner wheelchairs? No
…accessible tours? No accessible tours
Is there a discount for someone with a disability and/or their
companion? Free for all
Address: Gendarmenmarkt, 10117 Berlin, Germany
Telephone: 49 (0)30 22 73 04 31
Website: http://www.berlin.de/orte/sehenswuerdigkeiten/deutscher-dom/index.en.php
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