Infozentrum Krickenbecker Seen
Free information centre of the Biological Station right on the Krickenbecker Seen lakes, with exhibitions and a viewing platform.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The information centre of the Krickenbecker Seen Biological Station lies directly on the lake district near Nettetal and serves as a starting point for excursions through the varied natural landscape. With the support of the NRW-Stiftung, it was set up in the old lido of the Krickenbecker Seen and extended with an annex in 2005.
The exhibitions give insights into the nature of the protected areas looked after by the station. From the viewing platform outside, visitors look out over the Hinsbecker Bruch and the waterfowl. The building was later made largely barrier-free with funding from the Rhineland Regional Association.
Highlights
- Exhibitions on the nature of the protected areas on the Lower Rhine
- Viewing platform over the Hinsbecker Bruch and waterfowl
- Step-free access, audio exhibition guides and tactile exhibits
- Free admission
- Founded
- 1996
- Operated by
- Biologische Station Krickenbecker Seen e. V.
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission is free.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description
Largely barrier-free: step-free access, many exhibition elements that can be driven under, audio exhibition guides for visually impaired visitors. The barrier-free jetty on Lake Schrolik is 1,300 metres away.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
Guided tours for day nurseries, primary schools and secondary schools as well as for adult groups.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Schlöp (Hinsbeck) · 15-min walk
Kaldenkirchen station, then by bus to Hinsbeck as far as the Schlöp stop; from there about 15 minutes on foot. Also shared call taxi in Nettetal (02153 7979).
By car
Free parking
Large free hikers' car park directly in front of the information centre; disabled parking spaces available.
- Accessible parking
Approach via the L 373 towards Krickenbecker Seen; the road ends at the hikers' car park.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Small shop with cycling and hiking maps, nature books, drinks, snacks, ice cream and regional products.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours of the information centre and out in nature for groups by arrangement; some are also possible with a wheelchair. |
