"Biosphaerium Elbtalaue"
The Biosphaerium Elbtalaue, the information center for the Lower Saxony Elbe Valley Biosphere Reserve, is located in the historic Bleckeder Castle. Here you can learn about the special features of the Lower Saxon Elbe Valley Biosphere Reserve on a playful journey of discovery using a bird song piano, wind machine, flooding model and much more. The stork live camera provides a very special insight from April to August: From the first egg, to the hatching of the chicks and the fledged young storks.
For general information, please visit the website www.biosphaerium.de.
Barrier-free information
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility tested - accessible for people with walking disabilities and partially accessible for wheelchair users".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report at the end.
- There is a parking lot for people with disabilities.
- All areas are steplessly accessible.
- Access to the building is possible without steps via a ramp.
- All elevated exhibition rooms in the Biosphaerium that can be used by guests are accessible without steps or with an elevator.
- All passageways/doors and paths are at least 80 cm wide.
- The movement areas are at least 120 x 120 cm everywhere.
- The consultation counter is no more than 75 cm high.
- The elevator has a cabin size of 110 cm x 140 cm. The operating elements are not arranged on a horizontal control panel.
- Movement areas of 150 cm x 150 cm are usually available in the exhibition rooms.
- The exhibits can usually be viewed from a seated or standing position.
- There is a public WC for people with disabilities.
- The WC can be accessed from both sides (at least 68 cm x 90 cm).
- Fold-up grab rails are available on both sides.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report at the end.
- There is no clearly visible alarm (e.g. fire alarm).
- An outgoing emergency call in the elevator (alternative: stairs) is confirmed audibly, but not visibly.
- There is no audio induction loop.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report at the end.
- Assistance dogs are welcome.
- There are no obstacles.
- All areas are brightly lit and glare-free.
- Information about the exhibits is visually rich in contrast.
- Information about the exhibits must be communicated acoustically or tactilely (Braille, prismatic writing).
- Signage (guidance system and exhibits) is usually designed in legible, visually contrasting lettering.
- The exhibits are usually well lit and contrast visually with the surroundings.
- Stairs are not visually or tactilely rich in contrast.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report at the end.
- Name and logo of the company are clearly visible from the outside.
- The checkout counter is not directly visible from the entrance.
- Guided tours are offered for guests with cognitive impairments (reservation required).
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
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"Biosphaerium Elbtalaue"
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"Biosphaerium Elbtalaue"
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"Biosphaerium Elbtalaue"
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"Biosphaerium Elbtalaue"
(Andreas Tamme)
"Biosphaerium Elbtalaue"
(Andreas Tamme)