Plan Your Trip
These guides cover the practical details that matter most when traveling with a disability or mobility limitation. Each page gives you specific, verified information so you know what to expect before you arrive in Berlin.
Accessibility Basics
Overview of Berlin accessibility infrastructure, the BGG (Behindertengleichstellungsgesetz, disability equality law), the Schwerbehindertenausweis (disability ID card), key contacts, and what to expect on the ground.
Useful Phrases
German phrases and vocabulary for disabled travelers. Key words like Aufzug (elevator), Rollstuhl (wheelchair), and barrierefrei (barrier-free), plus how to ask for help.
Accessible Toilets
The Euro Key system (Euroschlussel) for accessible toilets across Berlin, public toilet locations, and apps to find nearby accessible restrooms.
Accessible Restaurants
How to find wheelchair-friendly dining in Berlin. What to look for, what to ask when booking, and which neighborhoods have the best step-free options.
Internet & Connectivity
German SIM cards, eSIMs, pocket WiFi, and free WiFi hotspots in Berlin. Stay connected for navigation apps and accessibility tools.
Voltage & Chargers
Germany uses 230V, 50Hz with Type C and Type F plugs. Details on adapters, charging powered wheelchairs, and where to buy supplies in Berlin.
Medication
Rules for bringing medication into Germany, how to find an Apotheke (pharmacy), prescription requirements, and emergency medication access.
Disability Discounts
Berlin WelcomeCard discounts, free companion tickets with Schwerbehindertenausweis, museum free entry, and which foreign disability cards are accepted in Germany.
Equipment Rentals
Where to rent manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and hoists in Berlin. Includes delivery options and pricing from Berlin rental companies.
Service & Guide Dogs
German and EU law on assistance dogs, Assistenzhundgesetz protections, traveling from abroad with your service dog, and tips for Berlin.
FAQ
Answers to the most common questions about accessible travel in Berlin, from U-Bahn elevator reliability to hotel room sizes and cobblestone streets.