"WasserWissensWerk"
The WasserWissensWerk is the visitor and information centre on the subject of drinking water and is located directly at the Steinbachtalsperre near Kempfeld. In the interactive exhibition, visitors can take a tour and learn everything they need to know about water extraction and treatment, water distribution in the region and how our limited and valuable resource is worth protecting.
Those who wish can set out on an exciting journey through the exhibition alone or in groups using exploration sheets in the form of a rally. In the integrated WaterLab, the focus is on the fun of trying things out. Children, but also adults, can carry out water experiments independently with experiment boxes on the topic of "Properties of Water". The water playground located at the WasserWissensWerk offers a welcome change when dealing with the topic of water.
From the WasserWissensWerk, you can also set out on the 13 km long dream hiking trail "Köhlerpfad am Steinbach" (charcoal burners' path at the Steinbach stream), which leads around the Steinbach dam.
WasserWissensHike
On the approximately 1.5 km circular route from the WasserWissensWerk via the viewing platform and the
dam road, five audio stations with information boards provide valuable insights into the Steinbachtalsperre dam. The easy to moderately difficult hike along the dam wall shows us the topic of climate change on site and is an opportunity to learn more about the regional effects.
Barrier-free information
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - accessible for people with walking disabilities and partially accessible for 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.
- The building is steplessly accessible via the side entrance.
- 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.
- Seating is available in the exhibition.
- The stations/objects are predominately visible when seated and information is predominately readable when seated.
- There is a public toilet for people with disabilities, which is accessible from one side (minimum 80 cm). There are folding grab rails on the left and right of the toilet.
- Guided tours for people with walking impairments and wheelchair users are offered on request. A reservation in advance 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 alarm.
- There is no audio induction loop system.
- The information on the stations/objects is predominately provided in writing. There is a multimedia exhibition guide (tablet, app) as well as film and multimedia stations.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- Assistance dogs are welcome
- All evaluated and usable areas for the guest are well illuminated, i.e. bright and glare-free.
- The stations/objects are usually well illuminated.
- The information on the stations/objects is predominately provided in writing and is visually rich in contrast. There is a multimedia exhibition guide (tablet, app) as well as film and multimedia stations.
- Information is not available in raised print or Braille.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - accessible for with cognitive impairments".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- The name of the WasserWissensWerks is clearly recognizable from the outside.
- There is no colored or pictorial guidance system available.
- The information on the stations/objects is provided in writing. There is a multimedia exhibition guide (tablet, app) in easy language as well as film and multimedia stations.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF