"Tagungswerk"

Tagungswerk

The only reminder of a church at the Tagungswerk today is the bell tower in the inner courtyard. The conference location in Berlin-Kreuzberg near Checkpoint Charlie is simple elegant. With a large, divisible hall and 5 seminar rooms on several floors, as well as a large roof terrace, the location offers space for around 300 people. By the way, in the conference work the name program, because the location is perfect for congresses and conferences. 

Certified in the period

May 2022 - April 2025

Accessibility certified People with walking disabilities

Barrier-free information

Short Report as PDF

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. For detailed information please see the evaluation report at the end of the text.

  • There is a marked parking space for people with disabilities in the courtyard, entrance Markgrafenstr. (parking space size: 500 cm x 500 cm).
  • The subway station Kochstr. (U6) and the bus stations Jewish Museum (248) and Lindenstr./ Oranienstr. (M 29) are within walking distance.
  • The entrance is step-free.
  • All evaluated rooms that can be used by guests are accessible at ground level, via ramps or by elevator.
  • The ramp in the foyer has a longitudinal gradient of 7% over a length of 10 m (intermediate landings available) and a width of 122 cm (alternatively three steps).
  • The elevator car is 90 cm x 190 cm.
  • All passageways/doors are at least 90 cm wide.
  • The counters for reception, catering, etc. are 72 cm and 99 cm high respectively.

Public toilet for people with disabilities 

  • The manoeuvring space in the sanitary room is:
    in front of the toilet/washbasin at least 145 cm x 150 cm,
    to the left of the toilet 100 cm x 70 cm, to the right of the toilet 61 cm x 70 cm.
  • There are handles on both sides of the toilet which can be folded up.
  • The washbasin is wheelchair compatible and the mirror can be seen while standing or sitting.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • In the event of an audible alarm, a visually perceptible flash signal is only emitted in the room; in all other areas it is not.
  • In the elevator, an emergency call is confirmed audibly. Alternatively, stairs are available.
  • No audio induction loop is available. 

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • Assistance dogs may be brought along.
  • The entrance is visually contrasting to the surroundings and is recognizable by a tactilely perceptible change of flooring.
  • There are glass doors without security markings.
  • All evaluated and for the guest usable areas are well, i.e. brightly, and glare-free illuminated.
  • In the elevator, confirmation of an emergency call is audible. The signage is visually contrasting and the controls are tactile. The stopping position is not announced by speech.
  • Alternatively, the stairwell can be used. Stairs have a handrail on one side. Stair treads are not visually contrasting. 
  • Signage in rooms is designed in legible, high-contrast lettering.
  • There is no information in Braille or prismatic writing.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • Name and logo of the conference work are clearly recognizable from the outside.
  • The objective of the path usually is within sight or there are signs at a constantly visible distance.
  • There is no information in easy language.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF