Wolkenhain in the Kienbergpark

Wolkenhain in the Kienbergpark (Marina Rochel)

The Wolkenhain is the architectural highlight of the Kienbergpark. On the top of the Kienberg, it was the landmark of the IGA 2017. Since the end of the garden exhibition, the approx. 120 meter high observation tower is freely available to all residents and visitors. The construction consists of approximately 170 steel nodes and a translucent membrane. This is intended to make the cloud grove appear light, transparent and changeable. At dusk and on special occasions, the structure is illuminated. It can be accessed by cable car or on foot. In clear weather, the visibility is up to 50 kilometers.

Certified in the period

June 2021 - May 2024

Information about Accessibility

Barrier-free information

Short Report as PDF

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

  • The Kienbergpark does not have an on-site parking. Parking spaces for people with disabilities are available at the entrance Eisenacher Straße ("Tourism for All" Gärten der Welt). 
  • The bus stop Hellersdorfer Str./ Gärten der Welt" (bus 197) as well as subway station Kienberg - Gärten der Welt (U5) are 100 m away from the entrances Hellersdorfer Straße and Feldberger Ring.
  • The Park is stepplessly accessible ("Tourism for All" Kienbergpark).
  • There are various possibility to get to the Wolkenhain observation tower.  
  • The asphalted main path (coming from entrance "Gottfried-Funeck-Weg" (entrance south)) is about 1 km long.  It has a maximum gradient of 11 % and a total length of 200 m. 
  • Alternatively, the cable car can be used for the ascent ("Tourism for All" Cable Car Gärten der Welt).
  • The path from the cable car top station to the observation tower is about 350 m long and has a maximum gradient of 6%. The path passes the restaurant "Wolke Sieben". Alternatively, there is a shorter path (200 m long), but with a maximum gradient of 11%.
  • Complementary offers such as restaurant "Wolke Sieben" were not evaluated.

Obeservation Tower Wolkenhain

  • The Wolkenhain observation tower is accessible via 75 steps.  
  • Alternatively, an elevator is available. The elevator was out of service at the time of the evaluation.
  • The panoramic path on the viewing platform is 90 m long. It is interrupted by stairs and therefore not wheelchair accessible all around. 
  • The panoramic path is at least 120 cm wide and easy to walk and drive on.  

Public toilet for people with disabilities

  • Public Toilets for people with disabilities can be found at the top station of the cable car, Wolkenhain as well as in the restaurant "Wolke Sieben".

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • There are various entrances to the Park . ("Tourism for All" Kienbergpark)  
  • There is an overview map with pictograms and location markings at all entrances. Information for orientation is available in writing or with pictorial symbols (pictograms, photorealistic representation). 
  • There are various possibility to get to the Wolkenhain observation tower. The paths are also designated for bikes. 
  • External paths are at least 250 cm wide and easy to walk and drive on (main paths asphalt, cross paths water-bound surface).
  • The Wolkenhain observation tower is accessible via 75 steps.  
  • Alternatively, an elevator is available. The elevator was out of service at the time of the evaluation.
  • Complementary offers such as restaurant "Wolke Sieben" were not evaluated.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • Assistance dogs are allowed.
  • There are various entrances to the Park ("Tourism for All" Kienbergpark).
  • The entrances are partly visually rich in contrast and partly recognizable by a tactile change of floor covering.
  • There are various possibility to get to the Wolkenhain observation tower. Main and cross paths have visually contrasting and tactilely detectable sidewalk boundaries.
  • Alternatively, the cable car can be used for the ascent ("Tourism for All" Cable Car Gärten der Welt).
  • In addition, the Kienberg can be climbed via stairs. Stairs partly have at least a handrail on one side.

Wolkenhain observation tower

  • The Wolkenhain observation tower is accessible via 75 steps.  
  • Steps are neither visually rich in contrast nor tactily detectable. 
  • Stairs almost always have a handrail on both sides. The handrails are extended vertically by at least 28 cm at the beginning and end of the stairs.
  • Alternatively, an elevator is available. The elevator was out of service at the time of the evaluation.
  •  The panoramic path on the viewing platform is 90 m long. It is interrupted by stairs.  
  • The 10 steps have contrasting edges and handrails on both sides.
  • Complementary offers such as restaurant "Wolke Sieben" were not evaluated.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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

  • The Wolkenhain oberservation tower is clearly recognizable.
  • The objectives of the paths are within sight.
  • The Wolkenhain observation tower is accessible via 75 steps. 
  • Alternatively, an elevator is available. The elevator was out of service at the time of the evaluation.
  • Complementary offers such as restaurant "Wolke Sieben" were not evaluated.
  •  Public Toilets for people with disabilities can be found at the top station of the cable car, Wolkenhain as well as in the restaurant "Wolke Sieben". 

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

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Wolkenhain in the Kienbergpark Wolkenhain in the Kienbergpark (Marina Rochel)
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Viewing Platform Wolkenhain in the Kienbergpark Viewing Platform Wolkenhain in the Kienbergpark (Marina Rochel)
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