Waterhuus Borkum
The Waterhuus and the former water tower together form the overall ensemble "Watermuseum". In the Waterhuus there are further exhibition areas, a seminar room and a water laboratory. In the water tower, an exhibition on six levels provides insights into the history of the tower, spa tourism and drinking water production.
Barrier-free information
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 two parking spaces for people with disabilities.
- Access into the building is step-free (max. 2 cm threshold).
- All rooms and facilities that can be used and raised for the guest are accessible without steps. Door thresholds are max. 1 cm high.
- Passages and doors are at least 89 cm wide.
- The counter/cash register is 110 cm high at the lowest point.
- The exhibits are predominantly visible, perceptible or recognisable while seated.
- The information on the exhibits is predominantly legible while seated.
- The stations/exhibits are visible, perceptible or recognisable while seated.
- There is the possibility of a video transmission of the water tower tour into the exhibition space, so that visitors who cannot walk stairs in the water tower can still experience the water tower.
- There is a public toilet for people with disabilities, which is accessible from both sides (at least 80 cm). The grab rails on the toilet can be folded up.
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All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for deaf people".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There is no audio induction loop system.
- In the event of an acoustic alarm, there is also a clearly visible flashing and strobe signal.
- There is the possibility of a video transmission of the water tower tour into the exhibition room, so that visitors who cannot walk stairs in the water tower can still experience the water tower.
- Information that serves orientation and consists of words is available in written form.
- Information about the exhibits is provided in writing or in photorealistic representations.
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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.
- The entrance area is designed with high visual contrast.
- The signage (for orientation) is designed in easily legible, high-contrast font.
- All elevated areas accessible to guests are brightly lit without glare.
- There is visual contrast between the exhibits and their surroundings.
- There are no floor indicators in the outdoor or indoor areas.
- The exhibits are generally well lit.
- The exhibit signage is visually high-contrast.
- Information about the exhibits is provided acoustically or tactilely (Braille, relief lettering).
- There is a tactile model of the water tower.
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All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for with cognitive impairments".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- The name of the Waterhuus is clearly visible from the outside.
- The destinations of the paths are within sight, or there are path markers at a constantly visible distance.
- Information about the exhibits is provided in simple language or with photorealistic representations.
- Seating is available.
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