"Stöffel Park"
The "Stöffel" - a huge quarry in which basalt was mined for over 100 years - now presents itself as a 140 ha cultural and landscape park. The "Stöffel" not only contains a unique ensemble of historical buildings of the basalt processing industry, but also a fossil deposit of worldwide importance. 25 million years of geological history come to life here, preserved in the deposits of a volcanic lake. Experience rooms provide insights into the industrial history, appeal to all senses and impress both visually and acoustically.
Barrier-free information
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for people with walking disabilities".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- Stöffel Park is a large site with several areas, some of which are located on a slope. The ticket office is located in the central area. Once you have purchased your ticket, you can drive to the various areas by car. This is recommended for people with limited mobility, as the slope is very steep and the paths are difficult to walk and drive on (coarse gravel).
- There is a parking lot for people with disabilities.
- Some of the paths from the parking lots to the exhibition/experience areas are not easy to walk or drive on and have gradients of up to 12%.
- The ticket office is only accessible via one step. There is a bell; tickets can be purchased at the door.
- Almost all rooms and facilities that are accessible to guests are step-free. The tipper trucks are only accessible via stairs.
- All doors/passages that can be used by guests are at least 90 cm wide or alternatives are available. The door to the ticket office is 80 cm wide; tickets can be purchased at the door.
- There are three public toilets for people with disabilities, which are accessible from both sides (at least 80 cm). There are folding grab rails to the left and right of the toilet.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There is no alarm.
- There is no audio induction loop system.
- The information on the exhibits and objects is predominately provided in writing.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- Assistance dogs are welcome.
- External paths usually do not have visually contrasting or tactilely detectable sidewalk boundaries.
- The entrances to the exhibition areas are neither visually rich in contrast nor recognizable by a tactile change of floor covering.
- Almost all evaluated and usable areas for the guest are well illuminated, i.e. bright and glare-free. The exception is the adventure toilet in the switch house.
- The signage is not designed in clearly legible and contrasting font.
- The exhibits and objects are usually well illuminated.
- The information is predominately provided in writing and is visually rich in contrast.
- In the historical workshop there is audible information (QR codes with audio).
- Information is not available in Braille or prismatic font.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- The name of the park is clearly visible from the outside.
- There is no colored or pictorial guidance system available.
- The information on the exhibits and objects is predominately provided in writing, but not in easy language.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF