BÄRENWALD Müritz

BÄRENWALD Müritz (MIHAI VASILE)

In the middle of nature in the heart of the Mecklenburg Lake District lies the Western Europe's largest bear protection center, the BÄRENWALD Müritz - an animal protection project by VIER PFOTEN. Experience one of the most fascinating wild animals on earth. A paved forest path leads through the 16 hectare forest area, where there is a lot to experience. There is plenty of space to linger and relax and to rest and sit. Various attractions and a barrier-free visitor center round off this nature experience and quickly turn your visit into a day trip. The BÄRENWALD Müritz is open all year round. You will find specially marked free parking spaces directly in front of the building. Accompanying persons receive free admission. Dogs are welcome. 

Accessibility certified People with walking disabilities Wheelchair users

Barrier-free information

Short Report as PDF

All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility tested - barrier-free for people with walking disabilities and partially barrier-free for wheelchair users".

Some Information on accessibility are listed below. Detailed information can be found in the evaluation report at the end of the text.

  • There are two marked parking spaces for people with disabilities. 
  • The circular bus stop is 50 m from the entrance.
  • All rooms and facilities that can be used by guests are accessible without steps/at ground level or via an elevator. 
  • All doors/passages that can be used by guests and are raised are at least 88 cm wide.
  • The bear sanctuary is an extensive park with spacious outdoor enclosures for the bears. Some of the paths (approx. 2 km) are not easy to walk or drive on and have gradients of up to 6% over a length of 500 meters. 
  • Seating is available.
  • In the bear sanctuary, the animal enclosures and the associated information can mainly be viewed and read while seated.
  • There are two public toilets for people with disabilities, which can be accessed from at least one side (at least 90 cm). There is a folding grab rail at least on the accessible side of the toilet. 

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

Some information on accessibility are listed below. Detailed information can be found in the evaluation report at the end of the text.

  • There is a visibly perceptible alarm in the entrance area and at reception.
  • There is no audio induction loop.
  • Written information is available at the "Rundbus" stop.
  • In the bistro there are tables with low background noises.
  • There are tables with bright and glare-free lighting, where there are no lamps standing or hanging that restrict the field of vision or eye contact.
  • In the elevator to the bear academy the outgoing emergency call is not visibly confirmed.
  • In the Bärenwald information is provided in written form at the animal enclosures.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

Some information on accessibility are listed below. Detailed information can be found in the evaluation report at the end of the text.

  • Assistance dogs are allowed.
  • There is no acoustic information available at the "Rundbus" stop.
  • The entrance area to the Bärenwald is visually contrasted with the surrounding area and can be recognized by a tactile change of floor covering.
  • Glass doors are not marked with safety markings.
  • There is no menu in the bistro.
  • In the Bärenwald the information on the animal enclosures is visually rich in contrast. Exhibits for touching are available.
  • In the elevator to the bear academy the outgoing emergency call is acoustically confirmed. Alternatively, staircases with handrails are available.
  • External paths usually do not have visually contrasting or tactilely detectable sidewalk boundaries. 

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

Some information on accessibility are listed below. Detailed information can be found in the evaluation report at the end of the text.

  • The name and logo of the bear park are clearly recognizable from the outside.
  • The stop of the round bus is marked pictorially.
  • The destinations of the paths are mostly in sight. There are no trail signs at a constantly visible distance. 
  • In the bear forest, information at the animal enclosures is conveyed in a photo-realistic manner and in writing, but not in plain language. 

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