With the exception of the observation tower, all areas of the schlossORTH National Park Center are accessible without barriers. For blind and visually impaired individuals, there are tactile and acoustic elements on the Schlossinsel area: models, tracks, furs, etc. to touch, as well as information texts that can be accessed via smartphone. Some hiking trails near Orth an der Donau and Eckartsau, in the sections between the castle and the Marchfeld protection dam, as well as the Stopfenreuther Uferstraße, can be navigated by wheelchair in suitable weather conditions. Some excursion programs can be tailored to people with disabilities.
Further information: Discover the Donau-Auen National Park barrier-free
The three visitor facilities (Experience Center Weidendom, National Park Pavilion Gstatterboden, Information Office Admont) are designed to be accessible. Attractions in the wild nature are also focused on accessibility, such as the themed trail "Lettmair Au" and the "Leierweg" (both near the Experience Center Weidendom). Experiencing the wild Enns is possible, for example, through the viewing window at the Johnsbachsteg, which is specially made for wheelchair users. In addition to these easy tours in the immediate vicinity of the national park centers, there is also the option to use Swiss Tracs (all-terrain vehicles for wheelchairs) to access higher elevations.
Further information: Barrier-free in the Gesäuse National Park
- Hohe Tauern National Park
You have unrestricted access to many of the visitor and information centres. Some of the themed trails and excursion destinations have been made accessible for wheelchair users with appropriate measures. Trollies and Swiss Tracks are available on a few trails for sporty wheelchair users.
Further information: Barrier-free in the Hohe Tauern National Park
The national park house is accessible for people with disabilities, and the signage is partially provided in Braille and raised lettering. The exhibition 'Nature Stories' is accessible for walking and driving and is available to people with disabilities at a reduced admission fee. The enclosure of the two wildcats can be comfortably observed through large windows from the national park house. Certain areas of the nature experience world and the themed path Hennerweg are also accessible.
Further information: Hinweis zur Barrierefreiheit im Nationalpark Thayatal
- Neusielder See - Seewinkel National Park
The flat landscape of the Seewinkel, the mostly paved paths, and the barrier-free accessible infrastructure of the national park also allow guests with mobility impairments to have an impressive nature experience. Many of the tours can also be conducted in an accessible manner.
Further information: Barrier-free offer in the Neusiedler See - Seewinkel National Park
The visitor centers Panoramaturm Wurbauerkogel and Ennstal are accessible for both walking and driving. At Wurbauerkogel, the panoramic lift conveniently takes you to the airy observation terrace for a 360° panoramic view, from where, in good visibility, 21 peaks over 2,000 meters can be seen. Audioguides in German, English, or Czech are available for the exhibition 'Fascination Rock'.
Further information: Barrier-free offers in the Kalkalpen National Park
