Hambach Castle
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Hambacher Schloss - Dominik KetzPhoto: Dominik Ketz
In 1832, Hambach Castle became the "cradle of German democracy" (Theodor Heuß) and a demonstration of national unity and freedom...
Hambach Castle has been a symbol of German democracy since May 1832, when the flag bearing the German national colours of black, red and gold was first flown on Kastanienberg near Neustadt. "Rise, German men and boys of all ranks, shine with the holy glimmer of the fatherland and freedom, gather together!" About 30,000 people followed this call. Guided by trumpet calls and music, they marched up the festooned mountain path to Hambach Castle. They raised the colours black, red and gold on the highest battlements of the castle. They expressed their demands in numerous speeches, greetings, songs and toasts. In countless conversations and discussions, there was a lively, even heated exchange of ideas and opinions. In many ways, this political event resembled a fair filled with stalls, music and carousels.
The exhibition "Hinauf, hinauf zum Schloss!" (Up, up to the castle!) focuses on the events related to the year 1832, with the main focus being on Hambach Festival. A variety of interactive stations, where, for example, you can make cockades or slip into contemporary costumes, will provide plenty of fun to all ages and bring history to life.
The exhibition is divided into several sections: • Europe in turmoil. The road to Hambach Festival • Black, red and gold - symbols of freedom and unity • Freedom of speech and censorship. The fight for freedom of the press and freedom of speech • Parliament and Constitution. From Hambach to Frankfurt • Freedom and international peace. The long road to democracy and Europe An audio guide to the permanent exhibition is available in four languages (German, French, English and Polish).
You can find more information about Hambach Castle here
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Price:
Entrance fees for the visit of the Castle(including the Exhibition on, up for the Castle)
Adults: 5,50€
Schoolchildren/students: 2,50€ (upon presentation of the identity document)
People with disabilities: 3,50€ (upon presentation of the identity document)
Family: 12€
Groups up to 10 people (adults): 4,50€
Groups up to 10 people (students): 1,50€
Free entry for children under 6
Discounts:
- Discount for SWR2 cultural card holders on entrance fee tot he Hambach Castle Foundation and events.
Coordinates
Accessibility
- Parking for people with disabilities
- Step-free access to the building/object/terrain (via elevator/ramp if necessary)
- All other rooms and facilities available to the guests are infinitely accessible by elevator or ramp
- 80 cm minimum width of all passageways/doors
- 70 cm minimum width of all passageways/doors
- Toilets for people with disabilities
- Lateral accessible toilet for a wheelchair
- Hinged grab rail in the toilet at least on the accessible side
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - accessible for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
Information center
- There are 4 marked parking spaces for people with disabilities at the information center. The way from the information center to the castle leads either via stairs or a difficult to walk and drive path with up to 18% slope. Alternatively, parking spaces are available at the castle.
- The building and all evaluated rooms and facilities available to the guests are accessible without steps.
- All evaluated passageways/doors available to the guests are at least 90 cm wide.
- The counter with cash register is 85 cm high at the lowest point.
Public WC in the information center
- The manoeuvring spaces are:
in front of the WC and the washbasin 185 cm x 150 cm;
to the left and right of the WC at least 96 cm x 70 cm. - Fold-up grab rails are provided on both sides.
- The washbasin is wheelchair compatible.
- There is an alarm trigger.
Hambach Castle
- There are 4 marked parking spaces for people with disabilities at the castle. The path from the parking lot to the castle is 100 meters long and has up to 3% slope.
- The building and all evaluated rooms and facilities available to the guests are accessible without steps. The elevator cabin is 110 cm x 226 cm.
- All evaluated passageways/doors available to the guests are at least 90 cm wide with the exception of a passage to the public WCs: 83 cm (alternative: WC in the Information Center).
- The cash desk in the castle is 120 cm high.
- Aids offered: museum stools
Public WC in the castle
- The manoeuvring spaces are:
in front of the WC and the washbasin at least 150 cm x 150 cm;
to the left and right of the WC at least 95 cm x 70 cm. - Fold-up grab rails are provided on both sides.
- The washbasin is wheelchair compatible.
- There is an alarm trigger.
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There is no audio induction loop available.
- There is no clearly visible alarm.
- An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed visually.
- Assistance dogs are welcome
- Tactile offers (tactile model, site plan, etc.)
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility tested - partially accessible for people with visual impairments".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- Assistance dogs are allowed.
- All evaluated and usable areas for the guest are well illuminated, i.e. bright and glare-free.
- The signage is designed in clearly legible and contrasting font.
- An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed audibly. The break position is not announced by spoken commands.
- Steps are not visually rich in contrast. There is at least a handrail on one side.
- There is an audio guide, a tactile model and a tactile map of Hambach Castle.
- Information is not available in Braille or prismatic writing.
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- Name and logo of the facilities are clearly recognisable from the outside.
- There is no colored or pictorial guidance system available.
- There is no information in easy language.
Certification period: September 01, 2022 - August 31, 2025
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