Hambach Castle
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).
Open from
April bis Oktober täglich 10-18 Uhr geöffnet
November bis März täglich 11-17 Uhr geöffnet
am 24.12. geschlossen
Price:
Eintrittspreise für Schlossbesichtigung
(einschl. der Ausstellung Hinauf, hinauf zum Schloss!)
Erwachsene: 4,50 €
Schüler/Studenten: 1, 50 € (gegen Vorlage des Ausweises)
Menschen mit Behinderung: 2,50 € (gegen Vorlage des Ausweises)
Familien: 9,50 €
Gruppen ab 10 Personen: 3,50 €
Ermäßigungen:
- Ermäßigung für SWR2 Kulturkarte-Inhaber auf die Eintrittspreise ins Schloss und Veranstaltungen der Stiftung Hambacher Schloss
Führungspreise inkl. Schlossbesichtigung und Besuch der Ausstellung:
Erwachsene: 8,00 €
Schüler/Studenten: 5,00 €
Menschen mit Behinderung: 6,00 €
Familienkarte: 17,50 €
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Disability access
- 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
- 90 cm minimum width of all passageways/doors
- 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 tested - accessible for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report at the end of the text.
Information Centre
- There are 4 marked parking spaces for people with disabilities at the Information Centre (350 cm x 550 cm). The distance to the entrance area is 30 m. Alternatively, there are parking spaces available at the castle.
- From the car park you can get to the entrance via an easily accessible and driveable path.
- Elevated access to the building is via a self-opening automatic door with counter.
- The counter with cash desk is 85 cm high at the lowest point and 115 cm at the highest.
- The public rooms are infinitely accessible .
- All public doors and passageways are at least 90 cm wide.
Public toilet in the Information Centre
- The areas in front of the toilet and washbasin are 150 cm x 300 cm.
- The toilet can be accessed from both sides (min. 90 cm x 70 cm).
- Folding handles are provided on both sides.
- The washbasin is wheelchair compatible, the mirror can be seen while standing or sitting.
Hambach Castle
- There are 2 marked parking spaces for people with disabilities at the castle (350 cm x 500 cm). The distance to the entrance area is 100 m. Alternatively, parking spaces are available at the Information Centre.
- From the car park you can reach the entrance to the castle at ground level via a path that is not easy to walk on and drive on.
- The cash desk in the castle is 80 cm high. There is no equivalent communication possibility in sitting position.
- The public rooms are step less or accessible via an elevator.
- All public doors and passageways are at least 90 cm wide.
- The two exhibition rooms can be reached via an elevator. The elevator car measures 110 cm x 226 cm. The clear passage width of the elevator door is 90 cm. The control panel is arranged horizontally.
- The exhibits and the associated information are predominately visible in a sitting position.
- Aids offered: folding seats
Public toilet in the castle
- The manoeuvring spaces are 150 cm x 150 cm in front of the toilet and 120 cm x 200 cm in front of the washbasin.
- The toilet can be accessed from both sides (min. 90 cm x 70 cm).
- Folding handles are provided on both sides.
- The washbasin is wheelchair compatible, the mirror can be viewed while standing and sitting.
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report at the end of the text.
- There is no audio induction loop available.
- There is no visibly perceptible alarm.
- Information on the exhibits is provided in writing at the exhibition.
- In the elevator, the outgoing emergency call is not confirmed visibly.
- Assistance dogs are welcome
- Continuous guidance system with floor indicators
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 at the end of the text.
- Assistance dogs are allowed.
- The entrance areas (information centre and castle) are visually contrasting to the surroundings and can be recognised by a tactile change of floor covering.
- The Information Centre is accessible via a self-opening automatic door with switch.
- Some glass doors are marked with safety markings.
- In the exhibition, the well-lit exhibits contrast visually with their surroundings; information is conveyed acoustically via audio guides. There is a tactile plan.
- Essential "walkways" in the exhibition rooms are visually rich in contrast and usually tactile.
- In the elevator, the confirmation of an emergency call is made acoustically.
- Information is not available in Braille or prismatic writing.
- There are tactile floor indicators. The pavement boundaries are usually visually rich in contrast.
- Information displayed with pictograms or images
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report at the end of the text.
- Name and logo of the company are clearly recognisable from the outside.
- The objectives of the routes are usually within sight or there are uninterrupted route guidance systems.
- Signposts which serve as orientation are communicated photorealistically.
Period of certification: May 01, 2017 - April 30, 2021
Hambach Castle
67434 Neustadt/Weinstr.
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