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Discover Germany as never before with this ultimate guide to accessible travel! Whether you’re seeking stunning landscapes, rich culture, or vibrant cities, experiences and places of interest adapted to meet the needs of people with motor, visual or hearing impairments abound. Here are tips and highlights to ensure a seamless journey for all abilities. Unlock the best of Germany and enjoy Tourism for All!

Your start of an accessible German adventure

Start your accessible adventure in Germany with ease! Germany offers a wealth of barrier-free travel options, from accessible transportation to specially equipped accommodations. Perfectly placed in the heart of Europe, Germany is reached easily from anywhere in the world. Accessible travel is possible by car, by train and public transport, via long-distance coach and by plane. Discover barrier-free offers, such as special accommodations, and practical information for planning your journey, including assistance services, Braille literature, sign language interpreters, discounts, mobility aids, medical care, and more.

Visit Neuharlinger Siel by train, among many other accessible stations in Germany.
Visit Neuharlinger Siel by train, among many other accessible stations in Germany, © GNTB/Jens Wegener.

Germany’s best accessible nature activities

Accessible nature, animal viewing, adventure events for people with walking or visual impairments, and wheelchair-friendly exploration await at Eifel National Park. The Wilder Kermeter features a 4.7-km network of accessible hiking trails. Saxon Switzerland National Park also offers wheelchair-friendly options such as the Rock Gates and the Zur Wildwiese tour. Don’t miss the accessibility-certified bike/handbike tour Treffpunkt Adebar through the stork-rich Elbe River Landscape Biosphere Reserve.

Cycle through the vineyards in Vogtsburg, where paths accommodate handcyles as easily as bicycles.
Cycle through the vineyards in Vogtsburg, where paths accommodate handcyles as easily as bicyclest, © GNTB/Jens Wegener.

Vibrant cities for all to enjoy

In the cities, top-class cultural institutions and architectural highlights are just waiting to be explored. From barrier-free museums to city tours, there’s something for everyone. Germany’s cities and regions will also be happy to provide you with specific options for your perfect holiday. Along a barrier- and stair-free route, YourMunichTour, for example, offers guided tours in easy language on a variety of topics and interests with tactile exhibits.

The city tour in Quedlinburg offers easy paths and aids can be borrowed from a local medical supply store. Assistance dogs are welcome! Another accessible travel tip: The museum of Natural History Magdeburg.

Bring your welcome service dog to enjoy your trip through Germany.
Bring your welcome service dog to enjoy your trip through Germany, © Belish / Adobe Stock.

Things to consider before traveling

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Some tips to consider while traveling

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