Fully accessible

Eifel National Park

Tobias Wiesen, Wald und Holz NRW, Eifel National Park

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Eifel National Park

• Established on 1 January 2004

• Dimension: 110 square kilometers

• Overall 16 National Parks in Germany

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Aims of administration

• Since foundation in the year 2004

Accessibility wherever it´s possible

• Determined in concept and plan of Eifel National Park

• Managed as a cross-sectional task

Vision: Whole accessible region of Eifel National Park

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Approaching in 2 main strategies

1. Comprehensive reduction of communication barriers

2. Eliminating structural barriers and creating specific nature

experience programs

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Reduction of communication barriers

• Continuous training for park employees and partners for interacting

with people with disabilities

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Reduction of communication barriers

• Area of marketing:

Observing guidelines for accessibility in print media

Using a high accessible homepage

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Eliminating structural barriers

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Eliminating structural barriers

• Structural accessebility (stepless)

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Eliminating structural barriers

• Structural accessebility (guidance system)© Vogelsang IP, Roman Hövel

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Eliminating structural barriers

• Structural accessebility (induction loop)

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Eliminating structural barriers

• Structural accessebility (information brokerage - several senses)

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Eliminating structural barriers

• Information brokerage – german sign language

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Accessible products

• Barrier-free Wild Kermeter with „The wild way“

© Deutsche Bahn AG / H.-D. Budde

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Accessible products

• Barrier-free Wild Kermeter with „The wild way“

© Nordeifel Tourismus GmbH / Apart Fotodesign © Deutsche Bahn AG / H.-D. Budde

© Deutsche Bahn AG / H.-D. Budde

© Deutsche Bahn AG / H.-D. Budde

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• Ranger tours in german sign language

Accessible products

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Accessible products

• Mobile induction loops for rent at no charge

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Accessible products

• Exploring the national park with a coach

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Accessible products

• Exploring the national park with a ship

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Accessible products

• Animal observation

© freiheitswerke, G. Frank

© E. Pieper © E. Pieper

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Accessible products

• Guided tours with electrical wheelchairs

© Zeyen

© Zeyen

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Accessible products

• Interactive exhibition „Dreams of Wilderness“

2.000 square meters, 2 floors

„Let nature be nature“ as main message

multilingual

© D. Ketz

© D. Ketz

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© D. Ketz

© D. Ketz© D. Ketz

© D. Ketz

© D. Ketz

Impressions

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What is also important

• Consult with experts, concerned persons, consulting agencies

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What is also important

• Networking and cooperations

Nature park

Cities and town councils

Tourism

Public private partnerships

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The tourism value chain

Organisation of

the trip

Excursions

and shopping

Entertainment

and culture

Services on

location

Travel and departure

Activities and sports

Reminder and cofirmation

Arrival and

moving around

Accomodation

and lodging

Food and beverage

Picture: ADAC, 2003

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Thank you for your attention

Tobias Wiesen

Urftseestrasse 34D-53937 Schleiden-Gemünd

Tel. +49 (0)2444 / 9510-70wiesen@nationalpark-eifel.dewww.nationalpark-eifel.de

Administration of Eifel national park at…