Accessibility

We have done our utmost to make our new building accessible to all visitors. We have worked in close collaboration with Toegankelijk Groningen (Groningen Accessible), a project by the zaVie Foundation in Groningen.

Wheelchair accessibility

The entire building is accessible to people in a wheelchair. There's ample turning space for wheelchairs and all floors are accessible by lift. Normally you can reach the rooftop terrace by taking the disabled lift from the tenth floor on the east side of the building. 

Our entire cinema is wheelchair accessible and each theatre has one or two wheelchair spaces.

Please note: the Forum is not accessible to mobility scooters.

Roof terrace access with disabled lift

On the 10th floor, you can use the elevator to access the roof terrace. You will find the elevator to the roof terrace on the east side of the building. The lift can be used independently by visitors and closes at the same time as the roof terrace closes.

Mobility Scooters

Most mobility scooters are too large for our elevators and the layout of our public spaces. However, you can use larger mobility scooters on the ground floor. If you want to explore the rest of the Forum, we kindly ask you to use one of our wheelchairs or the Forum Mobility Scooter if your scooter does not fit in our elevators. Smaller or foldable mobility scooters do fit in the elevators and are allowed.

Forum Mobility Scooter

You can rent a Forum Mobility Scooter for free during your visit. Standard mobility scooters are often too large for our elevators and the spaces between bookshelves, so we offer this alternative. There’s no need to reserve one, but certain conditions apply, which are outlined in the document at the bottom of this page. If you’re unsure whether you can access the Forum or if you need assistance, please contact us in advance.

Service Dogs

Service dogs are welcome at the Forum.

Accessible Toilets

There are seven accessible toilets on multiple floors. Please request a key for these toilets at the information desk. Since not everyone can lock the door from the inside, the door automatically locks when closed and can only be opened from the inside by pushing it.

Gender-Neutral Toilets

The Forum does not have gender-neutral toilets. You are welcome to use the toilet that feels most comfortable for you. If this does not suit you, you may use the accessible toilets. However, you will need to request a key beforehand, which will be provided without requiring an explanation.

Visually Impaired Visitors

For films with audio description, you can use the Earcatch app to follow along. We indicate in advance which films include this feature as clearly as possible.

Hearing Impaired Visitors

All cinemas and the Rabo Studio are equipped with a Sennheiser infrared audio transmitter. Visitors with a hearing aid featuring a T-switch can borrow a receiver with an induction loop from the information desk. Those without a hearing aid can borrow a receiver with headphones.

Parking in the Garage or Bicycle Basement

You can enter and exit the Forum parking garage contactlessly, without needing to use the payment machine.