House of Rivers - Natura 2000 Information Centre
The exhibition focuses on topics such as the uniqueness and beauty of riverine landscapes, their sustainable development, habitat and species conservation. The outdoor area offers exciting activities on the subject of water for young and old. A footbridge connects the site with a restored Havel Altarm. Boards inform about the renaturation measures and the effects on the floodplain landscape.
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 parking spaces for people with disabilities.
- All rooms and facilities that are accessible to guests are step-free/at ground level or accessible via an elevator.
- All doors/passages and paths that are accessible to guests are at least 90 cm wide.
- The cash desk is 100 cm high. There is no other equivalent communication option available while seated.
- Exhibits and information are mostly visible while seated.
- Seating is available.
- There is a public toilet for people with disabilities, which is partially accessible from the side (50 cm). There are folding grab rails to the left and right of the toilet.
- Guided tours are offered for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users. Advance booking is required.
- Mobile or fixed seating is available for people with walking disabilities, which can be used during the tour.
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.
- An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed audibly.
- The information on the exhibits is predominately provided in writing.
- There is audible information on the exhibits and an App.
- Information on the exhibits is displayed photo realistically.
- Guided tours are available for people with hearing impairments. Advance booking is required.
- Once a year, a guided tour/excursion is offered in German Sign Language. This event is announced on the website in the events calendar at: https://www.haus-der-fluesse.de/veranstaltungen/veranstaltungen. We would like to expand our German Sign Language services in the medium term; please feel free to contact us in advance if required.
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All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for people with visual impairments and blind people".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- Assistance dogs are welcome.
- Outdoor paths usually do not have visually contrasting or tactile walkway boundaries.
- The entrance is not visually contrasting.
- All raised areas that can be used by guests are brightly lit and glare-free.
- There are no visually contrasting or tactile floor indicators.
- The signage is designed in easily legible, high-contrast lettering.
- An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed acoustically. The stopping position is announced by voice. The controls are designed with high visual contrast and are tactile.
- Alternatively, there are staircases with handrails on both sides. The visual markings are visible on the front and top of all steps, i.e. when ascending or descending the stairs.
- The exhibits are generally well lit.
- Information about the exhibits is mainly provided in writing and is visually high-contrast.
- There is audio information about the exhibits.
- Information is not available in relief or Braille.
- Aids available: reading aids (reading glasses, magnifying glasses)
- Guided tours are offered for people with visual impairments and blind people. Advance booking is required.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- The name of the information center is clearly recognizable from the outside.
- There is no colored or pictorial guidance system available.
- Information for orientation is partly with pictorial symbols (pictograms, photorealistic representation).
- The information on the exhibits is predominately provided in writing, but not in easy language.
- Information on the exhibits is displayed photo realistically.
- Guided tours for people with cognitive impairments are offered. A reservation in advance is necessary.
- The contents (e.g. exhibits) of the guided tour for people with cognitive impairments are easy to understand or are explained in a way that is easy to understand (e.g. visually).
Evaluation report: Download as PDF