All areas of the World Cultural Heritage Site at the Völklingen Ironworks and its exhibitions and event spaces are comfortably accessible via ramps and obstacle free lifts, and accessible via walking frames or wheelchairs (with the exception of the 45 metre high viewing platform).
Obstacle free in detail
Access via public transport
- 300 metres to the Völklingen Station (Bahnhof)
- 50 metres to the bus stop “Weltkulturerbe Völklinger Hütte” (World Cultural Heritages Site at the Völklingen Ironworks)
Designated Car Park for the Handicapped
- 20 metres from the blower hall
- 100 metres from the World Cultural Heritage Site at the Völklingen Ironworks
Obstacle free main entrance
(through the blower hall)
- The main entrance features an entry and exit ramp,
- the doors open both outwards and inwards
Obstacle free lifts
- All lifts in the World Cultural Heritage Site at the Völklingen Ironworks are equipped for wheelchairs and feature operating buttons in Braille.
Indications and Signposting
Pictograms serve as signposting for visitors with or without handicap
No Smoking
Smoking is forbidden in all exhibition rooms, exhibition halls and throughout the entire grounds.
Wheelchairs and other mobility aids
Wheelchairs and walking frames are available at the check-in desk.
Barrier free toilet facilities
are displayed in all buildings and throughout the grounds of ironworks.
Languages
German / French/ English
Accompanying service for the handicapped
for the booking of this service for the handicapped it is necessary to make an advance reservation at the visitors’ service of the World Cultural Heritage Site at the Völklingen Ironworks.
Visitors service
Tel +49 (0) 6898-9100-100
Fax +49 (0) 6898-9100-111
visit(at)voelklinger-huette.org
