Vischering Castle

All areas relevant to the assessment meet the quality criteria for the "Accessibility Tested—Partially Accessible for People with Mobility Impairments and Wheelchair Users" designation .

We have compiled some information on accessibility below. Detailed information can be found in the inspection report.

• There are four designated parking spaces for people with disabilities.
• All rooms and facilities accessible to guests are either step-free/at ground level or accessible via elevators and stair lifts.
• All doors and passageways accessible to guests are at least 78 cm wide.
• There is a lowered counter (90 cm high).
• Exhibits and information are primarily viewable while seated.
• There are two public restrooms for people with disabilities, both of which are accessible from either side (at least 90 cm). There are fold-down grab bars on the left and right sides of the restroom.
• Information brochures with a route for people with limited mobility are available.
• Guided tours are offered for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users. Advance registration is required.
• Mobile or fixed seating is available for people with walking difficulties, which can be used during the guided tour.

We have compiled some information on accessibility below. Detailed information can be found in the inspection report.

• A general parking lot is available.
• An emergency call made from the elevator is confirmed audibly, e.g., via an intercom.
• There is no induction loop system at the counter.
• The following technical options for conveying information are available: audio guide available, multimedia guide and videos available.
• Orientation information is available in written form.
• Guided tours are offered for people with hearing impairments and deaf people (in German Sign Language). Advance registration is required.
• Guided tours with FM systems (e.g., headphones, neck-loop systems) are provided for people with hearing impairments.

All areas relevant to the assessment meet the quality criteria for the "Accessibility Tested—Partially Accessible for People with Visual Impairments and Blind People" designation .

We have compiled some information on accessibility below. Detailed information can be found in the audit report.

• Assistance dogs are welcome.
• The entrance areas are designed with high visual contrast.
• The signage (for wayfinding) is designed with easily readable, high-contrast text.
• There is a tactile map of the Lüdinghausen cityscape.
• All elevated areas accessible to guests are illuminated with bright, glare-free lighting.
• An emergency call made from the elevator is confirmed with an audible signal.
• Staircases have at least a handrail on one side. Steps generally do not have handrails.
• The exhibits are well-lit.
• Information about the exhibits is presented with high visual contrast.
• Staff members can also provide explanations of the exhibits.
• Information is not available in braille or raised lettering.
• Guided tours are offered for people with visual impairments and blind people. Advance registration is required.
• During the guided tours, exhibits are included that visitors can touch.

We have compiled some information on accessibility below. Detailed information can be found in the inspection report.

• The name of the castle is clearly visible from the outside.
• The destinations of the trails are within sight, or trail markers are placed at regular intervals.
• An information brochure written in simple language is available.
• Information about the exhibits is primarily provided in written form, but not in simplified language.
• Guided tours are offered for people with cognitive disabilities. Advance registration is required.
• The content (e.g., exhibits) of the guided tour for people with cognitive impairments is easy to understand or is explained in an easy-to-understand way (e.g., using pictures).

(01.01-31.12) Opening hours main and outer bailey
The museum shop in the gatehouse is open on Mondays.