Theater Erfurt
The new building of the Theater Erfurt was opened in 2003 and is one of the most modern venues in Europe. The opera house of the Thuringian state capital is only a stone's throw away from the medieval ensemble of the Erfurt Cathedral and the "Severikirche" and the baroque fortress of the "Petersberg". Among the numerous events in the year - opulent operas and operettas, festive concerts, numerous special events - are attended by culture lovers from near and far.
In addition to the excellent view from all 800 seats, there is also an ideal sound enjoyment: the acoustics of the new building meet the highest technical standards. Opera and concert visits to the Theater Erfurt are therefore always a first-class experience, not least thanks to the excellent singing ensemble, the Philharmonic Orchestra Erfurt and the opera choir of the Theater.
Certified in the period
December 2021 - November 2024
Barrier-free information
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility tested - barrier-free for people with walking disabilities and partially barrier-free for wheelchair users".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. Detailed information can be found in the test report at the end of the text.
- There are three marked parking spaces in the public parking area for people with disabilities (parking space size: 260 cm x 600 cm; distance to the entrance approx. 20 m).
- The path from the parking spaces to the entrance is easy to walk and drive on.
- The theater entrance to the foyer is accessible without steps or thresholds.
- The entrance to the theater box office / information desk and the side entrance / evening box office are steplessly accessible (threshold 0.5 cm / 1 cm).
- All evaluated rooms that can be used by the guest are accessible at ground level or via the elevator.
- The elevator cab measures 108 cm x 160 cm.
- The counter at the theater box office is 75 cm to 115 cm high, the counter at the evening box office is 85 cm high. There is a possibility of communication while sitting.
- In the Great House there are 4 wheelchair places in rows 1 and 2, each on the right and left at the beginning of the rows of seats. In the STUDIO.BOX wheelchair places in the 1st row can be arranged if necessary.
- All evaluated passageways and doors are at least 90 cm wide.
Public toilet for people with disabilities (outdoors)
- The maneuvering spaces in the toilet are as follows:
at the door, in front of the toilet and the washbasin at least 150 cm x 150 cm;
right and left of the toilet at least 90 cm x 70 cm. - There are handles which can be folded up on both sides of the toilet.
- The washbasin is wheelchair accessible and the mirror can be seen while standing or sitting.
- An alarm trigger is present.
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All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility tested - partially barrier-free for people with hearing impairment".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. Detailed information can be found in the test report at the end of the text.
- In the event of an acoustic alarm, no visually perceptible flashing light or flashing signal appears.
- There is an audio induction loop in the following rooms: hearing loop in the Great House from row 4 (approx. 500 seats); 5 mobile devices are available for the STUDIO.BOX.
- Selected productions are surtitled in the Great House.
- In the elevator, an outgoing emergency call is confirmed acoustically, but not optically. Alternatively stairs are available.
- Information is available in legible font.
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Some information on accessibility are listed below. Detailed information can be found in the test report at the end of the text.
- Assistance dogs are allowed.
- All entrances are visually high in contrast and can be recognized by a tactile change of floor covering.
- In the elevator, the stopping position is not announced by speech. Signs are not available in Braille. The operating elements are tactile but not visually high in contrast. An outgoing emergency call is confirmed acoustically.
- Stairs do not have high-contrast step surfaces. Handrails are present. The first and last step on the staircase to the Great House have a visually contrasting edge to the horizontal and vertical step surface.
- The information is available in easily legible font and can be detected tactilely (e.g. relief or prismatic writing).
- In the public toilet there is information in Braille at the door handle.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. Detailed information can be found in the test report at the end of the text.
- Name and logo of the theater are clearly recognizable from the outside at the entrance to the foyer and at the entrance to the box office / information.
- The destinations of the routes are usually within sight or there is an uninterrupted guidance system.
- There is no information in easy language or in photorealistic representation.
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Theater Erfurt
Theater Erfurt - Great House
Theater Erfurt