--- title: "Experience Leipzig without barriers ♥ Leipzig Region" url: "https://www.leipzig.travel/en/discover/leipzig-accessibility" description: "Discover Leipzig and the Leipzig Region without barriers - accessible for ✓ mobility, ✓ visual, ✓ hearing and ✓ learning impairments." language: "en" breadcrumb: "Root > Leipzig Travel > Discover > Leipzig Highlights > Experience Leipzig without barriers" --- Experience Leipzig and the region without barriers ==================================================== *Play video*Play external content Please accept all necessary cookies to watch this video. On the following page, we have put together various accessible offers in Leipzig and the region. This allows you to experience your trip to Leipzig without worries and in a relaxed way. Whether you are interested in **cultural experiences** or other **leisure activities**, you will find general information and specific details about each facility here. **Dining options**, **accommodation**, and **sanitary facilities** are also described. There are also offers especially for **travellers with mobility impairments**, **travellers with visual or hearing impairments**, as well as **travellers with learning disabilities**. We are happy if this page helps you plan your trip. We wish you a wonderful time in Leipzig and the region! So you can plan your trip to Leipzig individually - Presentation of numerous offers and their accessibility - Tips for arrival and mobility in Leipzig - Use of pictograms - Contact details for queries about special requirements Tips and suggestions for … - - - - - - Travelling with … - - - - Download or order … - Arrival and mobility in Leipzig - Arrival by Deutsche Bahn**On the train** - Booking wheelchair spaces is possible on long-distance trains (ICE, IC, EC), companions can book an additional seat directly opposite or next to it - The entrance is marked with the wheelchair symbol; newer regional trains are also equipped with a wheelchair ramp - ICE trains have a service call button on the table at the wheelchair user seats – when you press it, a staff member will come to you - The trains are equipped with universal restrooms that offer sufficient space **Deutsche Bahn offers a mobility service hotline at** **,** **people with hearing impairments can send an email to** **.** **At the station** - Guidance system for visually impaired persons: clearly visible and tactile markings on stair steps, platform entrances, as well as exits and entrances - Display cases on the platforms provide information about coach sequences, departure and arrival schedules - You can find more detailed information about the facilities of each platform at: - For assistance with boarding, changing trains, and getting off, as well as for questions about trains and connections, register with the mobility service – registration is possible until 8 p.m. the day before at: . - On the tram - Button with wheelchair symbol ensures that the doors stay open longer - Separate areas in the vehicle provide space for wheelchairs - Wheelchair symbol on the information screens indicates accessible stops - At doors 1 and 2, the line number and destination are announced outside - Guidance system for blind passengers at simple stops (boarding point marked with grooves) - Free travel upon presentation of the disability ID - Companions travel for free if this is noted on the disability ID (Code "B" and the note "The need for permanent accompaniment has been verified") **If you have any questions or need help, the LVB hotline is available for you:** Accessible Cultural Offers -------------------------- If you are looking for accessible cultural activities, you will quickly find them in Leipzig. There are numerous museums, exhibitions, and music events that are accessible. Culture enthusiasts benefit from wheelchair-accessible entrances, elevators, and accessible restrooms, as well as audio guides and guides in sign language or easy language. One example is the Bach Museum, which was awarded the Saxon Museum Prize "Inclusion". You can find more cultural experiences in Leipzig and the region here. ### Tips for Leipzig ### Tips for the region - Accessible leisure activities ----------------------------- Leipzig offers endless possibilities for leisure activities. From wild to relaxed, there is something for everyone. You can enjoy action without barriers, experience nature in the region, or simply unwind. Many activities are accessible by wheelchair and stroller, and offer accessible restrooms. There are also explanations and guided tours in sign language, as well as for visually impaired people and people with learning disabilities. You can find inspiration for various leisure activities in Leipzig and the region here. ### Tips for Leipzig ### Tips for the region - Accessible gastronomy --------------------- Many dining options in Leipzig are also accessible. For example, they are step-free, or have an elevator and accessible restrooms. Some restaurants also offer a menu in Braille. You can find more tips on accessible dining in Leipzig and the region here. - Accessible Toilets ------------------ In Leipzig, there are various public toilets that are accessible. You will find them marked on the map below. Accessible Tourist Information Centres -------------------------------------- For on-site advice, competent staff members in the **certified tourist information centres and regional info points** are there to assist you. Below you will find an overview of all accessibility-audited tourist information centres in Leipzig and the region. Brochure "Experience Leipzig and the region without barriers" With selected, accessibility‑certified facilities and excursion destinations. Now also available as an accessible digital brochure. - - Travel with mobility impairment -------------------------------- As more and more venues focus on accessibility, you can experience a lot in Leipzig as a person with a mobility impairment or with a stroller. Many places have ramps or lifts, allowing you to reach great viewing platforms or take part in cultural events. Here you can find out what you can discover in Leipzig and the surrounding region. - Travelling with a Visual Impairment ----------------------------------- Many activities can be enjoyed barrier-free if you are travelling with a visual impairment. Some museums, for example, offer audio guides or brochures in Braille. One example is the . In 2018, it received the Inclusion Award Mosaik from Central Germany and the honorary award of the Saxon Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired. A performance with live audio description takes place there every month. Before these performances, Leipzig City Theatre (today Central Theatre) offers a tactile stage tour to feel the props and costumes. You can find more tips for Leipzig and the region here. - Travelling with a Hearing Impairment ------------------------------------ Numerous facilities in Leipzig are accessible for people with hearing impairments. For example, some museums or concert halls offer guides with video tours in sign language or inductive hearing systems. You can find the specific offers in Leipzig and the region here. - Travelling with a Learning Impairment ------------------------------------- Leipzig is a city full of art and culture with plenty of creative freedom. There are also many festivals here. Leipzig has a long musical history. For example, there is a large opera house and the famous Thomaner Choir. At the Monument to the Battle of the Nations and in the Museum of the City of Leipzig, you can learn a lot about the city’s history. In the surrounding area, you will find beautiful nature and many impressive castles. There are many things to experience in Leipzig and the region. We show you some of them here. More information - Guide to accessible places in Leipzig The guide to accessible places in Leipzig is an information platform on the accessible usability of public buildings and public places in Leipzig. - Saxony AccessibleSaxony Tourism offers a dedicated page on accessibility with additional interesting information. Contacts - Leipzig Association for the Disabled e. V. Bernhard-Göring-Straße 152 04277 Leipzig Phone: - Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired Saxony e. V. Coordination Office Louis-Braille-Straße 6 01099 Dresden Phone: All tips on accessible services at a glance -------------------------------------------