Youth Hostel Kelbra

Youth Hostel Kelbra (Deutsches Jugendherbergswerk Landesverband Sachsen-Anhalt e. V. )

Best views in every respect: The Kelbra Youth Hostel is located on the edge of the Kyffhäuser Mountains - between orchards and right below the Kyffhäuser Monument. Enjoy the wonderful view from our large sun terrace and look forward to eventful days!

There are numerous sights nearby: caves and historic castles, beautiful nature and of course the Kyffhäuser monument. Here you can not only marvel at a magnificent view from the 81 meter high monument tower, but also at the deepest castle well in the world and the old, romantic ruins of the lower castle!

Certified in the period

November 2023 - October 2026

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 tested - barrier-free for people with walking disabilities".

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

  • There are unmarked parking spaces for people with disabilities (space size 350 cm x 500 cm).
  • The path from the parking lot to the rear entrance is 90 m long.
  • The ramp at the rear entrance is 300 cm long and has a maximum longitudinal inclination of 6%.
  • The back entrance leads to the ground floor to the reception, cafeteria, room 107 and the terrace.
  • All rooms that can be used by guests are at ground level or accessible via ramps.
    Exception: lounge on the upper floor only via stairs
  • The reception counter is 88 cm high. 
  • In public areas doors are at least 80 cm wide.  
  • In the dining room and cafeteria there are wheelchair accessible tables.
  • Aids offered: mobile ramps, higher single beds

Room 03 (multi-bedroom, basement)

  • The room can be reached via a ground-level external entrance or stairs.
  • The movement areas in the sleeping area are:
    in front of essential immovable furnishings at least 145 cm x 145 cm;
    to the left of the bed 355 cm x 174 cm, to the right the bed is against the wall.
  • The narrowest passage width in the room is 146 cm.
  • The movement areas in the bathroom are:
    in front of the toilet and the sink at least 150 cm x 150 cm;
    to the right of the toilet 70 cm x 70 cm, to the left 163 cm x 70 cm.
  • There are grab handles that can be folded up on both sides.
  • The walk-in shower area is 150cm x 252cm.
  • There are grab bars, but there is no shower chair.
  • The sink has limited access.
  • The mirror can be viewed while standing or sitting.
  • There is an alarm trigger.

Room 107 (multi-bedroom, ground floor)

  • The room is accessible via the rear entrance with a ramp.
  • The movement areas in the sleeping area are:
    in front of essential immovable furnishings at least 145 cm x 145 cm;
    to the right of the bed 270 cm x 300 cm, to the left the bed is against the wall.
  • The narrowest passage width in the room is 270 cm.
  • The movement areas in the bathroom are:
    in front of the toilet and the sink at least 150 cm x 150 cm;
    to the right of the toilet 70 cm x 70 cm, to the left 163 cm x 70 cm.
  • There are grab handles that can be folded up on both sides.
  • The walk-in shower area is 150 cm x 250 cm.
  • There are grab bars, but there is no shower chair.
  • The sink has limited access.
  • The mirror can be viewed while standing or sitting.
  • There is an alarm trigger.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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 an optical alarm in the outdoor area and at the main entrance or in the corridor to the reception.
  • In the dining room and in the cafeteria there are tables with bright and glare-free surroundings, where no lamps are standing or hanging. There are areas with low background noises.
  • There are no televisions with teletext in the rooms. There is no free WiFi access. 
  • There is at least one freely available electrical outlet near the beds.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • Assistance dogs are allowed.
  • The main entrance is visually rich in contrast and recognizable by a tactile change of floor covering. The rear entrance is not.
  • Glass doors are not provided with safety markings. There are no carousel or rotary doors.
  • Rooms and corridors are brightly lit. There are no obstacles, e.g. objects protruding into the path/room.
  • Steps are not visually rich in contrast. 
  • Stairs have at least a handrail on one side. 
  • General information is not available in Braille or prismatic writing.
  • In outdoor areas, the sidewalk boundary is tactile and visually rich in contrast. There are no floor indicators.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • Name and logo of the company are clearly visible at the main entrance, not at the rear entrance.
  • The destination of the route is usually not within sight.
  • Information is partly displayed with pictograms or pictures. 
  • There is information in easy language, but no colored or pictorial guidance system.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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