Nestled within the historic walls of Bleckede Castle, the Biosphaerium Elbtalaue offers a fascinating journey through the natural diversity of the Elbe River landscape. Across more than a thousand square metres, visitors are invited to explore interactive exhibits that bring the rhythms of the river to life. From the delicate songs of migratory birds to the dynamic power of wind and water, every display reveals another facet of this remarkable biosphere. The exhibition captures the magic of flight and migration as geese and storks traverse the Elbe wetlands, while a live stork camera provides intimate views of nesting and raising young from spring to summer. Further highlights include the immersive aquarium landscape, which unveils the underwater world of the Elbe, and the impressive beaver enclosure, where one of the region’s most iconic animals can be observed in its natural habitat. A climb up the castle’s medieval tower rewards visitors with panoramic views over the Elbe valley, inspiring further exploration on foot or by bicycle through the surrounding Biosphere Reserve. The Biosphaerium Elbtalaue – part nature discovery centre, part historic monument – combines education, experience and wonder, making it a true gateway to the living landscape of northern Germany. [1]
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Openings
January and February - Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 5 pm
March: Wednesdays to Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
April to October - daily from 10 am to 5 pm
November and December - Wednesdays to Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
March: Wednesdays to Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
April to October - daily from 10 am to 5 pm
November and December - Wednesdays to Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Price info
Price adult: €4.00
Price child: €3.00
Price reduced: €3.00
Price family: €9.00
Jahreskarte Erwachsene: €20.00
Jahrekarte Familien: €35.00
Admission to the exhibition on the first floor of the main building, the store and the tourist information office is free.
Family tickets include a maximum of two adults and their school-age children
Family tickets include a maximum of two adults and their school-age children
Eligibility
Bad Weather Offer
Suitable for any weather
for Groups
for Class
for familys
for individual guests
Suitable for the Elderly
for Children of all Ages
Suitable for Pushchair
Other Furnishing/Equipment
Children Entertainment Corner (indoors)
Toilet
Handicapped accessible WC
Barrier-free access
Payment methods
chargeable, Cash payment on site, Maestro, invoice, Cash card / EC card, V-Pay
Accessibility
Travel for Everyone
There are two parking spaces for people with disabilities (parking space size 360 cm x 550 cm).
- Access to the building is possible without steps via a ramp.
- The ramp is 12 m long and has a maximum longitudinal gradient of 6%. The smallest usable walking width is 120 cm. There are intermediate landings.
- All raised exhibition rooms in the Biosphaerium that can be used by guests are stepless or accessible by lift.
- The lift has a cabin size of 110 cm x 140 cm. The controls are not arranged on a horizontal control panel.
- The cash desk/counter at the tourist information centre has a minimum height of 75 cm and a
maximum height of 92 cm. There is no equivalent alternative when seated.
- Doors and passageways are usually at least 90 cm wide.
- There are usually manoeuvring spaces of 150 cm x 150 cm in the exhibition rooms.
- The exhibits can usually be viewed when seated and standing.
- WC for people with disabilities (ground floor)
- The WC can be accessed from both sides (at least 68 cm x 90 cm).
- Fold-up grab rails are available on both sides.
- The manoeuvring space in front of the toilet and washbasin is at least 150 cm x 150 cm.
- The washbasin can be driven under.
- The mirror above the washbasin can be seen when standing and sitting.
- An alarm release is available.
- The mirror above the washbasin can be seen when standing and sitting.
- An alarm release is available.
- Access to the building is possible without steps via a ramp.
- The ramp is 12 m long and has a maximum longitudinal gradient of 6%. The smallest usable walking width is 120 cm. There are intermediate landings.
- All raised exhibition rooms in the Biosphaerium that can be used by guests are stepless or accessible by lift.
- The lift has a cabin size of 110 cm x 140 cm. The controls are not arranged on a horizontal control panel.
- The cash desk/counter at the tourist information centre has a minimum height of 75 cm and a
maximum height of 92 cm. There is no equivalent alternative when seated.
- Doors and passageways are usually at least 90 cm wide.
- There are usually manoeuvring spaces of 150 cm x 150 cm in the exhibition rooms.
- The exhibits can usually be viewed when seated and standing.
- WC for people with disabilities (ground floor)
- The WC can be accessed from both sides (at least 68 cm x 90 cm).
- Fold-up grab rails are available on both sides.
- The manoeuvring space in front of the toilet and washbasin is at least 150 cm x 150 cm.
- The washbasin can be driven under.
- The mirror above the washbasin can be seen when standing and sitting.
- An alarm release is available.
- The mirror above the washbasin can be seen when standing and sitting.
- An alarm release is available.
General Information on Accessibility
All exhibition areas in the main building - from the historic cellar to the baroque attic - as well as the catering area are wheelchair-accessible via a lift. We also have a wheelchair-accessible toilet.The aquarium landscape and the beaver enclosure are also wheelchair-accessible, with the exception of the gallery in the aquarium landscape, the roof terrace of the beaver enclosure and the observation tower.
Directions & Parking facilities
The Elbtalaue Biosphaerium is located directly on the Elbe in the district of Lüneburg (Lower Saxony) approx. 20 km east of Lüneburg - in the centre of the triangle formed by Hamburg, Hanover and Berlin. The nearest railway stations are Lüneburg, Lauenburg and Brahlstorf - the latter is particularly interesting for visitors from Hamburg travelling by bike. The Bleckeder railway station is served by the Bleckeder Kleinbahn. Travel from Lüneburg to Bleckede between May and October in the style of the 1950s! www.heide-express.de
Contact person
Biosphaerium Elbtalaue GmbH
Ms. Geschäftsführerin Andrea Schmidt
Schlossstraße 10
21354 Bleckede
License (master data)
Flusslandschaft Elbe GmbH
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