Accessibility Information
Getting there
Tram and bus station Universität / Zentralbereich
Plan your journey: https://bsag-netz.de/
Trams that stop at Universität / Zentralbereich on the side of the Glass Hall:
Line 6 – Towards Universität-Nord (Endhaltestelle)
Buses that stop at the Universität / Zentralbereich on the side of the Glass Hall:
Line 21 – Towards Universität
Line 22 – Towards Universität-Ost
Line 28 – Towards Universität
Line 31 – Towards Borgfeld-Ost
Trams that stop at Universität / Zentralbereich on the side of the cafeteria (Mensa):
Line 6 – towards Airport
Buses that stop at Universität / Zentralbereich on the side of the cafeteria (Mensa):
Line 21 – Towards Sebaldsbrück/Blockdiek
Line 22 – Towards Kattenturm
Line 28 – Towards Walle
Line 31 – Towards Nedderland
To reach the conference venues in GW2 building and lecture hall building (Hörsaalgebäude) and cafeteria (Mensa), you need to take the stairs or elevator (located in the Glass Hall) up to the level of the Boulevard.
GW2
Humanities 2 Building
Entrances
Main Entrance Courtyard/Cafeteria
- Two outward-opening double doors
- Automatic door with a red switch
- No door opener in the vestibule
- Covered entrance area, well-lit
- Floor grating in the entrance area, caution when wet!
Entrance West A
- One outward-opening double door
- No automatic door
- Covered entrance area, well-lit
- Floor grating in the entrance area, caution when wet!
- Ramp from the courtyard to the West entrance
- No handrail, slight incline
- Partial unevenness due to flooring
- Covered area above the ramp
- Stairs towards MZH
- Handrail on both sides
- Low-contrast steps, no step markings
Entrance/Exit Boulevard/Auditorium Building
- Two outward-opening double doors
- No automatic door
- Covered area
Block B
Connections to the intermediate level
- Bright, wide corridors
Seating options
- Many seating options available below the intermediate level
- Only accessible via stairs
Intermediate level Block B
- Connects the different levels together
- There may be information stands here on various occasions. Therefore, individuals who cannot climb stairs are advised to use the entrance via the boulevard.
- From the intermediate level, only stairs can be accessed!
Stairs
- Low-contrast steps without step markings
- No risers
- Handrails on both sides
Accessible toilets / Nursing room
Accessible toilet Block A, Level 0
- The toilet is located directly next to the three elevators on Level 0, near the entrance to the underground parking.
- It can only be accessed with a Euro key!
- Toilet accessible from one side
- Sink with extended faucets for easy access
- Emergency pull cord located to the right of the toilet at approximately 10 cm height
- No diaper changing table
Accessible toilet Block B – Level 1
- Toilet itself not labelled
- Toilet partially accessible from both sides
- Sink with clearance underneath, short faucets
- No emergency pull cord, provisionally installed switches at 120 centimetres height (functionality not tested)
- No diaper changing table
Nursing Room Block B – Level 1
- Nursing room in Room B1065
- Diaper changing table available
- Key can be obtained at the GW2 cafeteria or at the event office
Accessible toilet Block A – Level 2
- Toilet accessible from both sides
- Sink with clearance underneath, extended faucets
- Four emergency pull cords around the toilet and sink, not at floor level
- Diaper changing table in the anteroom
Accessible toilet Block A – Level 3
- Toilet is locked
- The door can be opened with a Euro key
Accessible toilet Block A – Level 4
- The toilet is located to the left when exiting one of the three main elevators.
- The toilet is only accessible from the front.
- Sink with clearance underneath, extended faucets.
- No emergency pull cord.
Cafeteria
Access from the main entrance courtyard/cafeteria
- Double doors opening outwards
- Automatic door, black switch
- Diffused lighting
Cafeteria entrance
- Mensacard charging station
- Wheelchair ramp with handrails on both sides, stairs to food counter, seating area, and elevators
- Contrast-poor stairs, without risers, no step markings, handrails on both sides
Children’s corner
- Play area for young children at the rear of the cafeteria
- Seating options around the children’s corner
- Toys and chairs for children
Stairs to the Boulevard exit/entrance
- Low-contrast stairs, no step markings
- Handrails on both sides
- Good lighting in the stair area
- Interior door equipped with motion sensor
Elevators
- Lead from the cafeteria to the upper levels of Block A
- Three elevators, the left one has an entrance width of 100 centimetres, the others have 90 centimetres
- The left elevator goes up to the 5th level and also to level 2A, the others go up to the 4th level without 2A
- The left elevator can be specifically called using a Euro key
- Controls at wheelchair-accessible height, tactile labelling
- No auditory announcement
General Signage
- Present everywhere
- Provide rough orientation to rooms, elevators, blocks and toilets in GW2
- High-contrast colours, legible front, and symbols
Room of Silence
- The “Room of Silence” is located in Room B1800
- The room was established in 2012 and is open every day from 7 am to 8 pm. It is intended to be used as a retreat space for those seeking peace, meditation, and prayer.