The Forest House at the Bergwitzsee
The Waldhaus education and movement center at Lake Bergwitz is a barrier-free exhibition, experience and movement area. You can get actively involved in the hands-on exhibition on the themes of forest-water-man. Children and young people particularly enjoy using the climbing and balancing forest, the beaver play castle and the 7-senses tree house.
Barrier-free information
All test relevant areas meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility tested - partially accessible for people with walking disabilities".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. Detailed information can be found in the test report at the end of the text.
- There is a parking lot for people with disabilities.
- All rooms and facilities that can be used by guests are accessible without steps/at ground level or via a ramp.
- All doors/passages and paths that can be used by guests and are raised are at least 90 cm wide.
- The reception counter is 106 cm high. An alternative means of communication while seated is available.
- Exhibits and information are mainly visible while seated.
- There is a public toilet for people with disabilities that can be accessed from 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.
- 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. Detailed information can be found in the test report at the end of the text.
- There is no audio induction system available.
- Wi-Fi is available.
- Information about the exhibits is provided in writing.
- Guided tours are offered for people with hearing impairments, but not for deaf people. Advance booking is necessary.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. Detailed information can be found in the test report at the end of the text.
- Assistance dogs are welcome.
- The signage (for orientation) is designed in easy-to-read, high-contrast lettering.
- All areas are brightly lit and glare-free.
- Stairs have a handrail on one side.
- Information on the exhibits is visually rich in contrast.
- Information is not available in Braille or prismatic writing.
- Guided tours are offered for people with visual impairments, but not for blind people. Advance booking is required.
- Touch exhibits are integrated during the guided tours.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. Detailed information can be found in the test report at the end of the text.
- The name of the Waldhaus is clearly recognizable from the outside.
- The destinations of the trails are within sight.
- Information about the exhibits is mainly/exclusively provided in writing, but not in plain language.
- Guided tours are offered for people with cognitive impairments. Advance booking is necessary.
- The contents (e.g. exhibits) of the guided tour for people with cognitive impairments are easy to understand or are explained in an easy-to-understand way (e.g. pictorially).
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Image gallery
The Forrest House at the Bergwitzsee
(Manuela Fischer)
The Forrest House at the Bergwitzsee
(Manuela Fischer)
The Forrest House at the Bergwitzsee
(Manuela Fischer)
The Forrest House at the Bergwitzsee
(Manuela Fischer)
The Forrest House at the Bergwitzsee
(Manuela Fischer)