Youth Hostel Magdeburg

Youth Hostel Magdeburg - reception (Manuela Fischer)

As the capital of Saxony-Anhalt, the cathedral city of Magdeburg is a cultural centre of the state - and a popular tourist destination. Our Kultur|Jugendherberge is the perfect starting point for exploring the lively city and the region.

You will find us in the immediate vicinity of the Hundertwasser House "Grüne Zitadelle" - central and quiet in a pedestrian zone. The cathedral, monastery, museums and parks are only a few minutes' walk away. Experience Magdeburg's exciting history and enjoy the lively present! Our youth hostel offers two- to six-bed rooms with shower/WC, a family floor, a children's playroom, a bistro and modern meeting rooms for seminars, events and celebrations in a city location.

Certified in the period

December 2021 - November 2024

Accessibility certified People with walking disabilities

Barrier-free information

Short Report as PDF

All test relevant areas meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility tested - partially barrier-free for people with walking disabilities".

Some information on accessibility are listed below. Detailed information can be found in the test report. 

  • There is a general car park. There are two unmarked parking spaces for people with disabilities (parking spaces will be reserved after registration, parking space size: 350 cm x 500 cm).
  • The path from the car park to the entrance is 90 m long and easy to walk and drive on due to its surface quality.
  • The building is steplessly accessible.
  • The reception counter is 100 cm high. There is an equivalent communication possibility while sitting.
  • The size of the elevator cab is 90 cm x 200 cm. 
  • The platform of the inclined platform lift to the dining area is 150 cm x 100 cm. 
  • All evaluated rooms usable by the guest are at ground level, accessible via elevator or staircase lift.
  • Doors and passageways are at least 90 cm wide. 
  • There are wheelchair accessible tables in the dining room.

Room 500 (multi-bedroom) - 5th floor

  • There is a connecting door to room 501.
  • The manoeuvring spaces in the bedroom are 118 cm x 220 cm in front of the essential immobile furnishings;
    120 cm x 200 cm to the left or right of the bed.
  • The height of the bed is 45cm.
  • A nursing bed is not available 

Room 501 (multi-bedroom) - 5th floor

  • There is a connecting door to room 500.
  • The manoeuvring spaces in the bedroom are
    at least 120 cm x 220 cm in front of the essential immobile furnishings;
    120 cm x 200 cm to the left or right of the bed.
  • The height of the bed is 45cm.
  • A nursing bed is not available 

Shared sanitary room for rooms 500 and 501

  • The manoeuvring spaces are as follows:
    at the door at least 120 cm x 120 cm;
    in front of the toilet 200 cm x 110 cm;
    in front of the washbasin 118 cm x 140cm;
    to the left of the toilet 90 cm x 70 cm, the toilet is not accessible from the right.
  • On both sides of the toilet there are handles which can be folded up.
  • The washbasin is wheelchair accessible and the mirror can be seen while standing or sitting.
  • The shower area at ground level is at least 120 cm x 120 cm. There is a shower chair and horizontal grab handles.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

Some information on accessibility are listed below. Detailed information can be found in the test report. 

  • In the event of an alarm, no optically perceptible flashing light or flashing signal appears.
  • There is no audio induction loop.
  • In the elevator, an outgoing emergency call is confirmed acoustically, but not optically.
  • In the dining room there are tables with bright and glare-free lighting, where there are no lamps standing or hanging that restrict the field of vision. There are no seating areas with low background noises.
  • In the evaluated rooms, there is no freely available outlet near the bed.
  • WiFi and a fax machine are available for communication.
  • Information is provided in written form.

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.

  • Assistance dogs are allowed.
  • The entrance area is visually contrasted to the surrounding area and can be recognized by a tactile change of floor covering.
  • At the entrance there are two glass doors (vestibule) with safety markings.
  • In the elevator, the stopping position is not announced by speech. Signs are not available in Braille. The operating elements are tactile and visually high in contrast. An outgoing emergency call is confirmed acoustically.
  • Information is available in legible font, but not in Braille.
  • Rooms and corridors are brightly lit and glare-free.
  • There are no obstacles, e.g. objects protruding into the path/room.

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.

  • The name and logo of the company are clearly visible from the outside.
  • The destinations of the paths are usually within sight. There are no path signs at a visible distance.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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