Windstärke 10 - Wreck and Fishing Museum Cuxhaven

Windstärke 10 - Wreck and Fishing Museum Cuxhaven (Guido Frank)

Two historic fish packing halls together with a modern exhibition building form the authentic ambience for an exciting museum experience. "Wind Force 10" stands for a museum experience with all the senses. Numerous films and audio stations convey unforgettable impressions of the dangers and challenges of seafaring. Not only are the stories of sunken ships told, but visitors also experience the extremely hard work on board the fishing trawlers in the North Atlantic. Go on a fishing trip to Iceland during your tour of the museum or "dive" to the bottom of the North Sea in search of shipwrecks and their cargo. 

For general information, please visit the website www.windstaerke10.net.

Accessibility certified People with walking disabilities Wheelchair users

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Short Report as PDF

All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - accessible for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users".

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.

  • There are three marked parking spaces for people with disabilities (parking space size: 350 cm x 500 cm).
  • The museum is steplessly accessible.
  • All evaluated rooms and facilities available to the guests are accessible at ground level.
  • All evaluated passageways/doors available to the guests are at least 90 cm wide.
  • The cash desk is at its lowest point 85 cm high.
  • Seating is available in the exhibition.
  • The exhibits are predominately visible when seated.
  • The information on the exhibits is predominately readable when seated.
  • 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: wheelchair, (wheeled) walker, mobile seats.

Public toilet for people with disabilities

  • The manoeuvring spaces are:
    in front of the toilet and the washbasin at least 150 cm x 150 cm;
    left and right of the toilet at least 90 cm x 70 cm.
  • There are grab rails available on the right and left of the toilet. The grab rails 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

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.
  • There is audible information on the exhibits/stations.
  • Information on the exhibits is displayed photo realistically.
  • There are no guided tours available for people with hearing impairment and deaf people.

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.
  • All evaluated and usable areas for the guest are well illuminated, i.e. bright and glare-free.
  • The signage is designed in clearly legible and contrasting font.
  • The exhibits are usually well illuminated.
  • The information on the exhibits is predominately provided in writing and is visually rich in contrast.
  • There is audible information on the exhibits/stations.
  • Technical possibilities of information for people with visual impairments/blind people: films.
  • There are no guided tours available for people with visual impairments and blind people.
  • 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 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.
  • There are no guided tours available for people with cognitive impairments.
  • Information is displayed with pictograms or images.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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Windstärke 10 - Wreck and Fishing Museum Cuxhaven Windstärke 10 - Wreck and Fishing Museum Cuxhaven (Guido Frank)
Windstärke 10 - Wreck and Fishing Museum Cuxhaven Windstärke 10 - Wreck and Fishing Museum Cuxhaven (Guido Frank)