Regrettably, accessibility did not play a role in planning and construction in the 1960s. Despite all efforts and the support of authorities, as well as disability and trade associations, the tower can not be retrofitted to be barrier-free. In order to ensure the safety of visitors in case of evacuation, wheelchair users and persons with a walking impediment (i.e. persons who can not move without help or assistance, such as crutches, etc.) are unfortunately not able to enter the Berlin TV Tower.