Accessibility at Oceana Waterworld
Practical information for your visit
Parking
Parking spaces for visitors with a disabled parking permit are available at:
North Entrance
There is 1 space reserved for visitors with a disabled parking permit. Address: Örgrytevägen 5 (next to Rondo).
South Entrance:
There are 5 spaces reserved for visitors with a disabled parking permit. Address: Södra vägen 72 (next to Grand Curiosa Hotel).
Liseberg Södra parking garage
There are 4 spaces reserved for visitors with a disabled parking permit. You will find them on level 2. Address: Nellickevägen 18 (beneath World of Volvo).
Grand Curiosa Hotel
There are 6 spaces reserved for visitors with a disabled parking permit. These spaces may only be used by hotel guests. Address: Getebergsled 2.
We want your visit to be as easy, enjoyable and memorable as possible. Here you can find the most important accessibility features at Oceana.
Personal attendant
Up to two personal attendants may accompany you free of charge.
Read more about personal attendants and the required Liseberg certificate.
Entrance and reception
Automatic door controls positioned at a height accessible from a wheelchair.
Entrance mat in a colour that contrasts with the floor.
Tactile guidance path from the entrance to reception.
Part of the reception desk is lowered and accessible to wheelchair users.
Screens that reduce the risk of glare from daylight.
For hotel guests:
Entrance close to an accessible parking space.
Accessible route between the hotel elevator and Oceana reception.
Towel return point positioned at a height accessible from a wheelchair.
Shop and café
Café counter positioned 900 millimetres above floor level.
Accessible tables and seating.
At least 800 millimetres of clear circulation space.
Products positioned at a height accessible from a wheelchair.
Wheelchairs
Pool wheelchairs are available to borrow free of charge. Numbers are limited.
Ceiling hoist to assist transfers between your own wheelchair and a pool wheelchair.
Power socket for charging an electric wheelchair or mobility scooter.
Facilities for cleaning your own wheelchair before using it in the waterworld. Please note that personal wheelchairs may not be used in the pools.
Facilities for storing your own wheelchair during your visit.
Oceana has a dedicated room for storing, cleaning and borrowing wheelchairs.
Flexible changing room
Lockers:
Lockers positioned at a range of heights.
Accessible shower areas:
Private shower area with a bench and space for a wheelchair.
Grab rail on the inside of the door.
Lock positioned at a height accessible from a wheelchair.
Shower head positioned 900 millimetres above floor level.
Thermostatic shower control positioned 900 millimetres above floor level.
Shelf for items such as shampoo positioned 900 millimetres above floor level.
Shower chair with backrest and armrests.
Hooks positioned 900 and 1,600 millimetres above floor level.
Grab rails in the shower.
Shower area with enhanced accessibility:
All accessibility features available in the accessible shower areas.
Height-adjustable changing table suitable for larger body sizes.
Ceiling hoist to assist with transfers.
Toilet.
Clear and easy-to-understand information:
Each changing room has its own name and colour, which are repeated on signs and other wayfinding points.
Pictograms on signs.
Easy-to-understand videos explaining rules for safety and considerate behaviour.
Shower area with enhanced accessibility.
Other changing rooms
Accessibility:
Accessible changing rooms with space for a wheelchair.
Lockers:
Lockers positioned at a range of heights.
Toilet:
Accessible toilet.
Accessible shower areas:
Shower head positioned 900 millimetres above floor level.
Thermostatic shower control positioned 900 millimetres above floor level.
Shelf for items such as shampoo positioned 900 millimetres above floor level.
Shower chair with backrest and armrests.
Grab rails in the shower.
Both open shower areas and private shower cubicles that can be closed.
Clear and easy-to-understand information:
Each changing room has its own name and colour, which are repeated on signs and other wayfinding points.
Pictograms on signs.
Easy-to-understand videos explaining rules for safety and considerate behaviour.
Each changing room has its own name and colour.
Hair care and personal grooming
Mirrors positioned at different heights.
Hairdryers and shelves positioned so that they can be reached from a wheelchair.
Waterworld
Accessibility and wayfinding:
Flooring and surfaces designed to reduce the risk of slipping.
Tactile, natural guidance routes created using edges and different surface materials.
Ramp and pool lift at Joglofallen. Pool lift at Malstrom.
Handrails and ramps where there are changes in level.
Handrails by the pools.
Contrasting markings on steps.
A variety of seating options.
Accessible water play and equipment:
Accessible water play areas where wheelchair users can take part in the water play.
Life jackets for both children and adults are available to borrow. Life jackets may only be used in Vågpoolen and Malstrom.
Pool depths
Kantorn: 0.1–0.3 metres
Joglofallen: 0.59 metres
Lilla Lagunen: 0–0.29 metres
Malstrom: 1.15 metres
Vågpoolen: 0–1.525 metres
Landing pool: 1–0.5 metres
Sound and lighting:
Measures designed to provide a comfortable acoustic environment.
Lighting designed to reduce the risk of glare.
Roof structures designed to reduce the risk of glare from daylight.
Toilet:
Accessible toilet.
Restaurant:
Everything needed for dining is positioned no more than 900 millimetres above floor level, so that it can be reached from a wheelchair.
Accessible tables and seating.
Tray return points positioned at different heights.
Bar:
Part of the bar counter is lowered and accessible to wheelchair users.
Pool lift at Joglofallen.