Berlin, Germany Wheelchair Accessible Travel Guide

Europe’s historical treasure. Landmarks, memorials, museums, art galleries and architecture.

As the capital of Germany, Berlin is filled with sights, sounds, foods and activities that will interest travelers of all types, including the history buff, art lover or shopping enthusiast. Among the city’s most visited attractions are the Berlin Wall, the UNESCO World Heritage Site Museum Island, the Reichstag building and the Brandenburg Gate.

These are only the tip of the iceberg. Countless other Berlin attractions are wheelchair accessible, ensuring that no member of your group is left out. And, by setting the standard as one of the most disability-friendly cities in Europe, Berlin’s investment in an inclusive environment is beginning to spread to other parts of the world.

Berlin Travel Guide Contents

Berlin Airport Wheelchair Accessibility - Wheelchair Travel

Information on wheelchair assistance and accessibility at Berlin’s Tegel and Schönefeld airports. Gate-checking a personal wheelchair & what to expect.

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Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in Berlin, Germany

Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Museum Island & Charlottenburg Palace are wheelchair accessible. Berlin attractions, with information on how to access them.

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Wheelchair Accessible Hotels in Berlin - Wheelchair Travel

A list and reviews of wheelchair accessible hotels in Berlin. Where to find a room with a roll-in shower, grab bars and other accessibility features.

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Berlin, Germany Wheelchair Accessible Public Transportation

Detailed review of wheelchair accessibility for the city bus, U-Bahn subway, S-Bahn and DB Bahn trains and international rail services in Berlin, Germany.

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Berlin Wheelchair Taxis - Wheelchair Travel

Berlin Wheelchair Taxis: What we know about the availability of wheelchair accessible, private transportation or taxi options in Berlin, Germany.

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Berlin Travel Visa Requirements & Safety - Wheelchair Travel

Germany Visa Requirements: Travel requirements, emergency resources and safety information for wheelchair users traveling to Berlin, Germany.

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Additional reading

The following articles from the Wheelchair Travel Blog also provide unique insight into the City of Berlin, covering topics relating to accessible tourism in Berlin.

Museum Island: Get Your Art On In Berlin - Wheelchair Travel

Five of the world’s most respected art, cultural and history museums occupy Museum Island in Berlin, Germany. All 5 are wheelchair accessible.

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Summer Tour of Berlin’s Wheelchair Accessible Charlottenburg Palace - Wheelchair Travel

Built in the 17th century, Schloss Charlottenburg was the home to 7 Prussian kings of the Hohenzollern Dynasty. Originally…

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Wheelchair access at Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp, Berlin

Wheelchair accessibility at Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp, located about one hour outside of Berlin in Oranienburg, Germany.

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