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slope or stair. Springs Charles the 4th, Zámecký nether, and
Tržní are inaccessible for wheelchair users due to stairs. Based
on the ascertained data, it is possible to state about the
accessibility of spa colonnades.
Table 2: Accessibility of spa colonnades
Colonnade
Springs
Accessibility
Mlýnská
Mlýnský,
Rusalka, Prince
Vaclav the 1
st
and
the 2
nd
, Libuše,
Skalní
Barrier-free
Sadová
Hadí
Sadový
Barrier-free
Partially accessible
(1 step)
Tržní
Karel the 4
th
,
Zámecký nether,
Tržní
Inacessible
(a lot of stairs)
Zámecká
Zámecký upper
Partially accessible
Vřídelní
Accessible
Pavilion of
spring Svoboda
Svoboda
Accessible
Pavilion of
Alois Klein
Štěpánka
Partially accessible
(1 step)
Source: Own research
Also, forests are attractive for Carlsbad visitors. For wheelchair
users is suitable scenic trail “U Lučních rybníků.” The trail is
situated in fallow deer reserve. Forest trail in reserve has adapted
surface (gravel, asphalt, sand) available for wheelchairs.
The Golf & Spa Resort Cihelny and the Golf Resort Karlovy
Vary are accessible and have barrier-free restaurants, toilets, etc.
Rolava is a relaxing area with sports facilities (grassy field,
beach, natural aqua park, tennis, kids playground, etc.). Barrier-
free entrance, toilets, and shower are available.
b)
Cultural and historic heritage sites
To the cultural and historic sites in the town of Carlsbad belong
churches, spa houses, and castle Doubí.
Churches are inaccessible for wheelchair users or accessible with
assistance. The most famous church in the city (St. Mary
Magdalena Church) is inaccessible because of 16 stairs.
In the town of Carlsbad, there are situated 6 historical spa houses
–
Praga, Purkyně, Chopin, Morava, Tosca, and Elisabeth spa.
They serve as accommodation facilities with spa procedures.
They are inaccessible with a lot of architectural barriers as the
threshold, stairs, insufficient door width, etc. Because of their
historical value, it is complicated to remove barriers.
The castle Doubí is a private object. A part of the castle is
accessible as a museum, but it is inaccessible for wheelchair
users. A lot of steps, threshold, no adapted doors, etc. are
barriers for those visitors.
Table 3: Accessibility of cultural and historic heritage sites
Object
Accessibility
St. Mary Magdalena Church
Inaccessible (16 stairs)
St. Lucas Church
Inaccessible (13 stairs)
St. Ondřej Church
Partially accessible (1 step)
St. Peter & Paul Church
(ev.)
Partially accessible (1 step)
St. Peter & Paul Church
(ort.)
Partially accessible (3 stairs)
Spa houses
Inaccessible
Elisabeth spa
Accessible (barrier-free
pool)
Castle Doubí
Inaccessible (stairs)
Source: Own research
Carlsbad region is well-known through Moser glass and herbal
liqueur Becherovka. Museum of Jan Becher is situated in the
town of Carlsbad. The object has few parts. Only square
Becherplatz is barrier-free. Museum of Moser glass is accessible
by a ramp. Barrier-free parking and toilets are also available.
Becher house is 103 years old building. After reconstruction in
2011 is the house accessible for wheelchair users. Interesting is
gallery Supermarket WC, which is gallery oriented on “design
for all.” The object was rebuilt from public toilets.
Table 4: Accessibility of museums
Object
Accessibility
Jan Becher
Museum
Partially accessible (Becherplatz,
Charles the 4
th
restaurant by elevator)
Moser Museum
Partially accessible (ramp, barrier-free
WC and parking)
Becher House
Partially accessible (ramp, barrier-free
WC)
Gallery
Supermarket
WC
Accessible
Source: Own research.
The International Film Festival in Carlsbad is the world-famous
event and during this festival, there is available “Accessible
cinema.” The project started in the year 2000, for wheelchair
users are available assistance services, information services,
transport by barrier-free buses or cars, etc.
c)
Accommodation facilities
Two hundred twelve accommodation facilities are situated in the
town of Carlsbad according to the data of the tourist information
office. Just 31 hotels and guest-houses of all accommodation
facilities, (it represents 15% only), are accessible or partially
accessible for immobile visitors. Linderová & Janeček (2017)
state that the Carlsbad region offers 20% of accessible
accommodation facilities.
Accessible accommodation should be as close as possible and on
the ground floor where possible. A suitable telephone, alarm, or
other means of calling for help must be available. A minimum
transfer space for toilets, beds, and seating is 750 mm. The best
practice is 950 mm or wider. Height of controls for door handles,
switches, lifts should be within the minimum range of 900 mm
to 1,400 mm from the floor. Best practice is 850 mm to < 1,200
mm. A minimum area of circulation space for all rooms, WCs,
bathrooms is 1,200 mm x 1,200 mm (or diameter 1,200 mm).
The best practice is 1,800 mm x 1,800 mm (or diameter 1,800
mm; Office for Official Publications of the European
Communities, 2004).
Figure 2: Hotels in the town of Carlsbad and their accessibility
Source: Own research
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