Declaration on accessibility

1. Scope of application

This declaration on accessibility applies to the website of the:
Hannover Marketing and Tourismus GmbH (HMTG)
www.hannover-living.de / http://www.hannover-tourismus.de / online shops at welcome.visit-hannover.com

2. Legal basis

This website endeavours to maintain its web presence in accordance with the Accessibility Reinforcement Act (BFSG) and the Barrier-free Information Technology Ordinance (BITV 2.0) barrier-free accessibility.

3. Status of compatibility with the requirements

This website is Partly barrier-free. The requirements of BITV 2.0 are partially fulfilled.

4. Methodology of the audit

The accessibility check was carried out as part of a Self-assessment by the HMTG. Individual elements were randomly checked using technical testing tools. A comprehensive external audit is currently being planned.

5. Non-accessible content

Some areas are currently still Not completely barrier-free:

• • PDF documents and embedded media: Some older PDF files are not barrier-free. Embedded videos also do not always have subtitles or audio descriptions.
  • Alternative texts: Images, especially in older articles, sometimes do not have sufficient alternative texts.
  • Contrasts & keyboard navigation: Certain navigation and design elements do not yet have sufficient contrast throughout or are not fully accessible via the keyboard.

Planned measures:

• • Step-by-step revision of PDFs and image content.
  • Optimisation of colour contrasts and navigation.
  • Integration of accessible multimedia elements.

6. Barrier-free alternatives

For non-accessible content, we offer on request Alternative accessible formats (e.g. accessible PDFs or text-based information). Please use the contact option below.

7. Preparation of the declaration

This declaration was issued on 23 June 2025 created and last updated on 23 June 2025 updated.

8. Feedback and contact

If you notice any deficiencies with regard to the accessible design of our website or if you require information on non-accessible content, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Hannover Marketing and Tourismus GmbH
Vahrenwalder Street 7
30165 Hanover
e-mail: info@hannover-tourismus.de
Phone: +49 (0)511 12345-0

9. Enforcement proceedings

If you do not receive a satisfactory response to an accessibility enquiry about this website, you are welcome to contact the relevant enforcement body:

State Commissioner for Digital Accessibility Lower Saxony
Lower Saxony Ministry of the Interior and Sport
Hanna-Arendt-Platz 2
30159 Hannover
e-mail: digitale-barrierefreiheit@mi.niedersachsen.de
Phone: +49 (0)511 120-0
Website: www.mi.niedersachsen.de