Waldmuseum Zwiesel

Waldmuseum Zwiesel (Martine Ernst)

The Bavarian Forest is presented to you on 1,200 m² in the Forest Museum, which also includes a view across the border into the Bohemian Forest.

The museum extends over three floors. The cultural and natural history of the Bavarian Forest, the theme of glass and the history of the town of Zwiesel form the main contents.

The third oldest pharmacy in the Bavarian Forest is also on display. A separate section is also dedicated to snuff and its precious containers.

Through constant change, additions and changing special exhibitions, concerts, lectures, etc., the Forest Museum is both a cultural centre and a centre of attraction in Zwiesel.

There is a wedding chapel in the Forest Museum where civil weddings are performed.

The forest museum offers numerous events, lectures, and museum educational courses.

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People with restricted mobility and wheelchair users

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

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

There are two parking spaces 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 or elevator.
There are no inclines of more than 7%.
All doors/passages and paths that can be used by guests and are raised are at least 90 cm wide.
Exhibits and information are predominantly visible from a seated position.
The counter/cash desk is 100 cm high. There is an alternative way of communicating while seated.
Seating is available.
There is a public toilet for people with disabilities that can be accessed from one side (at least 80 cm). There is a folding grab rail on the accessible side.
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.

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People with hearing impairments and deaf people

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

There is no inductive hearing system available.
An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is only confirmed acoustically. Alternatively, stairs are available.
Information about the exhibits is provided in writing or in photorealistic form.
Guided tours are offered for people with hearing impairments, but not for deaf people. Advance booking is necessary.

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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 signage (for orientation) is designed in easily legible and high-contrast lettering.
All raised areas that can be used by guests are brightly lit and glare-free.
Steps do not have high-contrast edges.
Stairs have a handrail on at least one side.
Information about the exhibits is visually rich in contrast.
Information about the exhibits is partly conveyed acoustically.
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 necessary.
Touch exhibits are integrated during the guided tours.

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People with cognitive impairments

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

The name of the museum is clearly visible from the outside.
Information about the exhibits is presented in a photo-realistic manner.
There is no information in easy language.
Guided tours are offered for people with cognitive impairments. Advance booking is necessary.

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Waldmuseum Zwiesel (Martine Ernst)