Steinhude Nature Park Barn

  • Nature park info centre
The information center of the nature park is located in the historic barn quarter

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Lake Steinhuder Meer is the centerpiece of the 420 sq kilometer nature park and an attractive landscape. Since the Expo in 2000, the information centre with exhibition space has been in Steinhude in the barn quarter "Scheunenviertel". The staff provide information and an interactive exhibition gives an insight into the fascinating flora and fauna around Lake Steinhuder Meer's bird sanctuary. 



Good to know

Openings

Opening hours may be subject to change at short notice for staffing reasons. Current information can be found on the website of the Nature Park Center at the following address:
www.naturpark-steinhuder-meer.de
Dayoff: Monday, Tuesday

Price info

Events and guided tours can be booked for a fee. Admission to the exhibition is free.

Eligibility

  • Bad Weather Offer

  • Suitable for any weather

  • for Groups

  • for Class

  • for familys

  • for individual guests

  • Pet allowed

  • Suitable for the Elderly

  • for Children of all Ages

  • Suitable for Pushchair

Linguistic proficiency

German, English

Payment methods

free of charge, Cash payment on site

Certification and seal of quality - miscellaneous

  • Reisen für Alle (accessibility certification)

Accessibility

Travel for Everyone
Barrierefreiheit geprüft
teilweise barrierefrei für Menschen mit Gehbehinderung

All areas relevant to the assessment meet the quality criteria for the label “Accessibility Tested – Partially Accessible for People with Mobility Impairments”.

We have compiled some accessibility notes below. Detailed information can be found in the audit report.

  • There are two designated parking spaces for people with disabilities (space dimensions: 350 cm x 500 cm).
  • The path from the parking lot to the information center is 100 m long. 
  • The building is accessible without steps.
  • Almost all rooms and facilities accessible to guests that are elevated are accessible at ground level.
    Exceptions: The Marsh Experience Room and the boat are accessible only via a single step 17 cm high.
  • All doors and passageways accessible to guests are at least 90 cm wide.
  • The ticket counter is 72 cm high at its lowest point.
  • Most of the exhibits can be viewed while seated.
  • Most of the information about the exhibits can be read while seated.
  • Guided tours are offered for people with mobility impairments and wheelchair users. Advance registration is required. 
  • Mobile or fixed seating is available for people with mobility impairments and can be used during the guided tour.
  • The entire route of the guided tour is accessible to wheelchair users without steps. 
  • Public restrooms for people with disabilities are located at the Tourist Information Center on the opposite side of Scheunenplatz (approx. 80 m) or in the restroom building at the bus parking lot, at the corner of Bruchdamm and Meerstraße (approx. 100 m away). 
General Information on Accessibility

Contact person

Region Hannover, Fachbereich Umwelt | Naturpark Steinhuder Meer – Team 36.20
Company
Am Graben 4
31515 Wunstorf

Author

Steinhuder Meer Tourismus GmbH
Meerstr. 15 - 19
31515 Wunstorf

Organization

Steinhuder Meer Tourismus GmbH

License (master data)

Steinhuder Meer Tourismus GmbH
License: Attribution