Historical Pond Grinding Mill

Historical Pond Grinding Mill (Edelsteinminen GmbH)

The last held, water-driven grinding mill at Idarbach (with Multi-Media-Center).

Guided tour, duration approx. 60 minutes. Digging on a covered sandfield possible. Last guided tour at 4 p.m.! 

Accessibility certified People with walking disabilities Blind people

Barrier-free information

Short Report as PDF

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

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

  • There is a parking lot for people with disabilities.
  • There is a bus stop 80T m away. 
  • All rooms and facilities that can be used by guests are accessible without steps/at ground level. 
  • All doors/passages and paths that can be used by guests are at least 80 cm wide.
  • Exhibits and information are mainly visible from a seated position.
  • Seating is available. There are designated spaces for wheelchair users in the movie room.
  • There is a public toilet for people with disabilities, which can be accessed from at least one side (at least 80 cm). There are folding grab rails on the left and right.   
  • Guided tours are offered for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users. Advance booking is necessary.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • There is no audio induction system available. 
  • Information about the exhibits is provided in writing or on film.
  • Seating is available.
  • There are no explicit guided tours for people with hearing impairments or deaf people.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for people with visual impairments".

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

  • Assistance dogs are welcome.
  • The signage (for orientation) is designed in easily legible and high-contrast lettering.
  • All elevated areas that can be used by guests are brightly lit and glare-free. With the exception of exhibition room 3.
  • The exhibits are well lit.
  • Information on the exhibits is visually rich in contrast.
  • Information about the exhibits is mainly provided in writing. There are films and the crystals can be touched.
  • Information is not available in Braille or prismatic writing. 
  • There are no explicit guided tours for people with visual impairments or blind people. Advance booking is necessary. 
  • During the guided tours, exhibits are integrated for touching.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • The name of the Weiherschleife is clearly recognizable from the outside. 
  • The destinations of the paths are within sight or there are signs at a constantly visible distance. 
  • There is no information in plain language. 
  • Information about the exhibits is mainly provided in writing, but not in plain language. 
  • Guided tours are offered for people with cognitive impairments. The contents of the tour can be explained in an easily understandable way.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF