Naturally, people with reduced mobility can also use our ferries. All our passengers should enjoy the journey without restrictions - a standard that we have set ourselves as a modern island provider and which we always want to fulfil.
Föhr-Amrum line:
When planning the two double-ended ferries "Schleswig-Holstein" and "Uthlande", special consideration was given to people with limited mobility right from the start. What's more, W.D.R. had its new generation of ships voluntarily tested back in 2014 as part of the "Travel for All" project. As part of an extensive audit, it was assessed whether the "Schleswig-Holstein" and the "Uthlande" are really suitable for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users. The result: all areas used by customers and guests fulfil the quality criteria 'partially barrier-free for people with walking disabilities'. The car deck as well as the dining room on the saloon deck and the sun deck even fulfil the quality criteria'barrier-free for people in wheelchairs'."
The W.D.R.'s newest ship, M/S Norderaue, which has been in service on the Föhr-Amrum line since May 2018, has also paid particular attention to accessibility. The necessary criteria were taken into account from the outset when designing the ship.
Only the M/S Nordfriesland, which was built at a time when not as much attention was paid to accessibility as it is today, has a limitation in terms of accessibility. Unfortunately, the sun deck is not barrier-free for people with walking disabilities.
Hallig Line:
The "Hilligenlei" is in operation on the Hallig Line. The "Hilligenlei" was also built at a time when accessibility was not as important as it rightly is today. Accessibility is not guaranteed here to the same extent as on the new double-ended ferries. Due to its year of construction and special design, the "Hilligenlei" only has limited accessibility. Unfortunately, the saloon and sun deck are not barrier-free. The sanitary facilities are located on the vehicle deck (main deck).
Nevertheless, the W.D.R. can welcome guests with reduced mobility on board the "Hilligenlei" with a clear conscience.
So literally nothing stands in the way of a safe and comfortable journey to the islands and Halligen!