Wildlife Park Edersee with Bericher Hut
Experience native wild animals up close, fascinating views of Lake Edersee and a bird of prey flight show in incomparable surroundings. The 53-hectare Wildlife Park is part of the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park. There you will meet animal species such as wolf, lynx and bison in large enclosures. Red deer, fallow deer and mouflon even move completely freely in the WildtierPark.
E-scooters for physically impaired people can be rented for a deposit for a tour of the WildtierPark Edersee.
Please note that due to ongoing construction work, the information below may differ from the current situation. Therefore, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will be happy to provide you with up-to-date information on the progress of the construction work and accessibility, and we look forward to your visit.
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.
- There are three marked parking space for people with disabilities (parking space size: 350 cm x 500 cm).
- The bus stop „Wildpark“ is 40 m away.
- The building is steplessly accessible.
- All evaluated rooms and facilities available to the guests are steplessly accessible.
- All evaluated passageways/doors available to the guests are at least 90 cm wide.
- The cash desk is at its lowest point 92 cm high. There is another, equivalent communication possibility while in a sitting position.
- There are ten wheelchair accessible tables available in the restaurant „Bericher Hütte“ (maximum height 80 cm, wheelchair accessible at a height of 67 cm and a depth of 30 cm).
- Guided tours for people with walking impairments and wheelchair users are offered on request. A reservation in advance is necessary.
- Mobile or fixed seats are available for people with walking disabilities, which may be used during the guided tour.
- The entire route of the guided tour is steplessly variable for wheelchair users.
- Offered aids: scooter, handcart.
Trails in the wildlife parc
- The animals are predominately visible when seated.
- The information on the animals is predominately readable when seated.
- The roundtrail is 3 km long.
- The path is easy to walk and drive on and has a maximum longitudinal gradient of 12 % over a distance of 20 m.
- Seating is available.
Public toilet for people with disabilities
- The manoeuvring spaces are:
in front of/behind the door, in front of the toilet and the washbasin at least 150 cm x 150 cm;
right of the toilet at least 103 cm x 55 cm, no manoeuvring space on the right. - There are grab rails available on the right and left of the toilet. The grab rail on the right of the toilet can be flipped-up.
- The sink is wheelchair compatible.
- The mirror can be seen while standing or sitting.
- An alarm trigger is available.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for people with hearing impairment".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There is no clearly visible alarm.
- There is no audio induction loop system at the counter.
- The information on the exhibits is predominately provided in writing.
- In the restaurant „Bericher Hütte“ there are enough tables with bright and glare-free lighting, on which there are no lamps standing or hanging that interfere with the field of vision or eye contact.
- Guided tours for people with hearing impairment and deaf people (in German sign language) are offered on request. A reservation in advance is necessary.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- Assistance dogs are allowed in relevant areas/rooms.
- The entrance is visually rich in contrast and recognizable by a tactile change of floor covering.
- The signage is designed in clearly legible and contrasting font.
- The information on the animals is predominately provided in writing and is visually rich in contrast.
- Technical possibilities of information for people with visual impairments/blind people: QR-Codes.
- The menu font in the restaurant/café is straightforward and visually rich in contrast.
- There is an uninterrupted guidance system.
- Guided tours for people with visual impairments and blind people are offered on request. A reservation in advance is necessary.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- The name or logo of the establishment/facility is clearly recognizable from the outside.
- The objectives of the paths are always within sight or signs in visible distance are available.
- The information on the exhibits is predominately provided in writing, but not in easy language.
- Guided tours for people with cognitive impairments are offered on request. A reservation in advance is necessary.
- Information is not displayed with pictograms or images.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
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Wildlife Park Edersee with Bericher Hut
(Fotoagentur Wolf/ freiheitswerke)
Wildlife Park Edersee with Bericher Hut
(Fotoagentur Wolf/ freiheitswerke)
Wildlife Park Edersee with Bericher Hut
(Fotoagentur Wolf/ freiheitswerke)
Wildlife Park Edersee with Bericher Hut
(Fotoagentur Wolf/ freiheitswerke)
Wildlife Park Edersee with Bericher Hut
(Fotoagentur Wolf/ freiheitswerke)