Natur Park Südgelände

Entrance area with water tower in the background (Marina Rochel)

Discover nature - experience railway history

Created on the site of a former railroad line and its associated marshalling yard, it now takes visitors on a journey full of relics from past railroad history, surprising artistic insights and wild urban nature worthy of protection. 

 The Natur Park Südgelände in Berlin combines historic railway heritage, fascinating nature reserves, and exciting events. Find information about offers, opening hours, and park highlights on our website 

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Short Report as PDF

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

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

  • The park can be accessed via three entrances.
  • There are parking spaces at the main entrance, but no designated spaces for people with disabilities.
  • The Priesterweg S-Bahn station (lines S 2 and 25) is located 150 meters from the main entrance.
  • The grounds are accessible via the main entrance without any steps.
  • The entrance from the pedestrian bridge at Hans-Baluschek Park (near Südkreuz) and the Prellerweg entrance (between the railway bridges) are only accessible via stairs.
  • Information and overview maps are available. These can be seen and read while seated.
  • Most of the exhibits/stations/objects can be viewed while seated.
  • There is a public restroom for people with disabilities (at the water tower), which is accessible from both sides (at least 80 cm). There are folding grab rails to the left and right of the restroom.
  • Bicycles and dogs are not allowed.
  • Additional services such as catering were not surveyed.

Paths

  • There is a small circular path approx. 1 km long.
  • The path has a low-vibration surface and is easy to walk and drive on. It has a maximum longitudinal gradient of 7% over a distance of 4 m.
  • There is a large circular path approx. 3 km long.
  • Parts of the path are not easy to walk or drive on and have a maximum longitudinal gradient of 9% over a distance of 20 m. It leads along a forest path (Tälchenweg).
  • There are steps or high thresholds on the side paths. Some of the paths are difficult to walk or drive on.
  • There are few places to sit.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label “Accessibility certified – partially accessible for people with hearing impairments and for deaf people.” 

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

  • Information about the exhibits is provided in writing or in photorealistic representations.
  • QR codes can be used to obtain information in German sign language.
  • There are a few seats available.

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 and blind people". 

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

  • The park can be accessed via three entrances. The main entrance at the Priesterweg S-Bahn station is step-free. The other two entrances (Prellerweg and the footbridge from Hans-Baluschek Park) can only be accessed via stairs.
  • The steps at the entrances are not visually contrasting. They have handrails on both sides.
  • The small circular route is approximately 1 km long and has no steps. Some of the other paths have steps, most of which have high-contrast edges.
  • There are information and overview maps. These are designed with high visual contrast and are tactile (e.g., relief or prism writing) and in Braille.
  • In addition, there are panels with tactile elements and an art object to touch.
  • Bicycles and dogs are not allowed. Assistance dogs are exempt (owners must have the appropriate documents with them).

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • There are three entrances to the park.  The main entrance at the S-Bahn station Priesterweg is stepplessly accessible. The other two entrances (Prellerweg and the pedestrian bridge from Hans-Baluschek Park) are accessible only by stairs. 
  • The name of the park is clearly recognizable from the outside only at the main entrance (S-Bahn station Priesterweg). 
  • Signs in visible distance are available. 
  • The information on the exhibits/stations/objects is predominately/exclusively provided in writing, but not in easy language. 
  • Bicycles and dogs are not allowed. 

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

Image gallery

Entrance area with water tower in the background Entrance area with water tower in the background (Marina Rochel)
Circular route on a raised walkway Circular route on a raised walkway (Frank Sperling)
Tactile Exhibition Tactile Exhibition (Frank Sperling)
Tactile Exhibiton Tactile Exhibiton (Frank Sperling)
Giardino Segreto Giardino Segreto (Frank Sperling)
Tactile overview plan Tactile overview plan (Frank Sperling)
Raised walkway Raised walkway (Konstantin Börner)
Seating Seating (Marina Rochel)