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Interesting European cities with good wheelchair access?

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YourSpleenIsDamp · 20/05/2023 17:04

Can anyone recommend where to visit in Europe which would be fairly easy to explore if one of you uses a wheelchair? DP and I used to love exploring cities on foot, but I've developed an autoimmune disease which affects my mobility, and frequently need to use a wheelchair/mobility scooter these days. Been reeling slightly at the loss of lots of things I used to enjoy doing, but gradually picking myself up and finding new stuff to enjoy. Would love to get away on a city break, but rather apprehensive about whether I'll be able to get around. We both loved Naples and Barcelona, but can't imagine navigating them now. Does anyone know of anywhere which would suit? Thanks Flowers

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Tiddlywinkly · 20/05/2023 19:11

I've heard Amsterdam is wheelchair and buggy friendly. https://www.getyourguide.co.uk/amsterdam-l36/wheelchair-accessible-tc239/

Octavia64 · 20/05/2023 19:15

Barcelona was actually pretty good. I use an electric wheelchair and stayed there for a few days in February. I got around by myself fine.
I stayed at a hotel on Las Ramblas.
Only thing that wasn't accessible was the Roman remains under the cathedral (being renovated)

WineIsMyCarb · 20/05/2023 19:17

I am not a wheelchair user, so do your own research, but Poland means "land of fields" so is pretty flat! Krakow was rebuilt after the war to be just like it was pre 20th century. If you're a food and boozer you'll be in heaven and obvs lots of history stuff that's interesting (horrific WW2 stuff but general European castle interesting stuff too).

I think Malaga is flat and has lots of beautiful churches and again, great food. Interesting architecture, quite buzz-y. If you tire easily then obvs it has the benefit of having the airport on its doorstep.

Nice is pretty flat from what I remember.

Is Belfast flat? Think Dublin is. Both on my list.

Munich and Saltzburg were both flat on the Sound of Music holiday I took my mum on. Actually, pick your hotel carefully in Saltzburg (choose an ugly new corporate hotel, not a lovely characterful one on the river), but otherwise manageable if you have some mobility I think. Put that as the Wild card, depending on how you are getting on at that time.

Happy travels!

iambouddica · 20/05/2023 19:18

I came on to say Barcelona. I’ve not been but have done some research into access for a friend and it looks like they have really invested in access.

wizzywig · 20/05/2023 19:19

Stockholm

WineIsMyCarb · 20/05/2023 19:19

Just to add, excuse my ignorance of what constitutes "accesible", based on your needs. My suggestions were based on not being built on a cliff edge, covered in cobbles or crazy narrow streets overrun with vespas!

MissAmbrosia · 20/05/2023 19:22

Barcelona and Madrid are reasonably flat. Don't remember all the loos in the cellar. Munich too. Nice might be good - the trams are easily accessible. Strasbourg is lovely and totally flat.

MissAmbrosia · 20/05/2023 19:23

Oslo as well

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