Fortress Ehrenbreitstein Youth Hostel

Ehrenbreitstein Fortress Koblenz Youth Hostel is located in the historic Ehrenbreitstein fortress with an incredible view over the Rhine and Moselle valleys. Here, modernity and historic walls are in harmony. 

Read more:  https://www.diejugendherbergen.de/jugendherbergen/koblenz/ 

Certified in the period

September 2024 - August 2027

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.

  • There are five parking spaces for people with disabilities. Until 10 a.m., it is possible to drive up to the front of the youth hostel by prior arrangement. The grounds are car-free from 10 am.
  • All rooms and facilities that can be used by guests are accessible without steps/at ground level or via a ramp or elevator. 
  • All doors/passages and paths that can be used by guests are at least 80 cm wide.
  • At least one double or multi-bed room is available.
  • The WC in room 108 is easily accessible from one side (65 cm). There are folding grab rails on both sides.
  • The washbasin is wheelchair compatible and the mirror is visible when standing or sitting.
  • Access to the shower is barrier-free. A grab rail and a shower chair are available.
  • There are tables that are max. 80 cm high and wheelchair compatible at a height of 67 cm and a depth of 30 cm.
  • There is a public toilet for people with disabilities, which can be accessed from both sides. There are folding grab rails on both sides. 

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • There is no audio induction system available. 
  • There is no clearly visible alarm in the youth hostel.
  • Wi-Fi is available.
  • There is a freely available socket near the bed.
  • An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is only confirmed acoustically.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • Assistance dogs are welcome.
  • The signage (for orientation) is designed in easy-to-read, high-contrast lettering.
  • All areas are brightly lit and glare-free.
  • At least one double or multi-bed room is available.
  • An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed acoustically.
  • There are glass doors without safety markings.
  • Stairs have a handrail on at least one side.
  • Information is not available 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.

  • The name of the youth hostel is clearly recognizable from the outside. 
  • There is at least one double or multi-bed room.
  • There is no color or pictorial guidance system.
  • There is no information in easy-to-read language.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF