National Park House Juist

National Park House Juist (Joke Pouliart)

In the Juist National Park House, guests can learn interesting facts about marine mammals and the natural changes that the wind and sea make to the island. 

For more information, please visit the website https://www.nationalpark-wattenmeer.de/besuchen/infozentren/nationalpark-haus-juist/

Certified in the period

June 2024 - May 2027

Accessibility certified People with walking disabilities Wheelchair users People with visual impairments Blind people People with cognitive impairments

Barrier-free information

Short Report as PDF

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.

  • The building is steplessly accessible via a ramp. 
  • All passageways/doors and paths are at least 90 cm wide.
  • The cash desk is 62 cm high at its lowest point. 
  • Exhibits and information are mainly visible from a seated position.
  • Seating is available.
  • There is a public toilet for people with disabilities, which can be accessed from at least one side (at least 90 cm). 
  • There is a flip-up grab rail at least on the accessible side 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.

  • The island of Juist is car-free.
  • There is no alarm.
  • There is no audio induction loop system.
  • The information on the exhibits is mainly provided in writing, some of it is presented in photorealistic form. 
  • There are no guided tours for people with hearing impairments or deaf people. 

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 for blind people".

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

  • The island of Juist is car-free.
  • Assistance dogs are allowed in all relevant areas/rooms.
  • The entrance is visually rich in contrast.
  • The elevated areas that can be used by guests are well lit, i.e. bright and glare-free.
  • The signage is designed in easily legible and high-contrast lettering.
  • The steps at the entrance are not visually rich in contrast. Handrails are provided on both sides.
  • The exhibits are generally well lit.
  • The information on the exhibits is mainly provided in writing and is visually rich in contrast. Some information is available in Braille or prismatic writing. 
  • Guided tours are offered for people with visual impairments and blind people. Advance booking is necessary. 
  • Touch exhibits are integrated during the guided tours. 

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 island of Juist is car-free.
  • The name or logo of the house is clearly recognizable from the outside.
  • There are signposts at visible intervals or an uninterrupted guidance system
  • Information on the exhibits is also provided in plain language or with photorealistic illustrations.
  • Guided tours are offered for people with cognitive impairments. Advance booking is required.  
  • 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

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National Park House Juist National Park House Juist (Joke Pouliart)
National Park House Juist National Park House Juist (Joke Pouliart)
National Park House Juist National Park House Juist (Joke Pouliart)