From the rich merchants to the working class sailors who have visiting the city over the centuries, Hamburg has long been a city of contrasts. Today, it is an accessible, modern city with a rich maritime history. It is a great place to visit for a few days, whatever your mobility needs, and is packed with plenty of historical and cultural highlights. So, here is Quingo Scooters’ take on the very best places to visit in the north German port city of Hamburg.
Accessible getaways abroad: Accessible Geneva
French-speaking Geneva is one of Europe’s most unique cities. It is the headquarters of many international organisations. But it is also a real crossroads: a place where many different people and cultures have made their home. These influences all make for a fascinating getaway.
Most importantly, it is a city that those of us who use wheelchairs and mobility scooters also find easy to get around. So, here is Quingo Scooters’ run down of some of the very best places to visit in wonderful Geneva.
Accessible getaways abroad: Accessible Athens
Once one of the most important cities of the ancient world, Athens is obviously still a huge draw for those of us with a passion for history. From the Acropolis itself to the Temple of Hephaestus, there are plenty of incredible historical sites to keep you busy.
But the modern city of Athens is also about a lot more than just the ruins of the past. Great food, wonderful museums and galleries (many of which are accessible) and friendly people make this a great getaway.
Accessible getaways abroad: Accessible Prague
Situated right in the heart of Europe, the beautiful city of Prague has to be on any list of great European getaways. Historic churches, secret gardens, an imposing castle, fascinating museums and beautiful bridges: Prague has it all. For many years, the city was not the most accessible for travellers with different mobility needs, but happily the situation has improved considerably in recent years. So, here is our guide to visiting the very best sites in Prague for those of us who use a mobility scooter.
Accessible getaways abroad: Accessible Stockholm
We’re visiting the capital of Sweden, Stockholm, in our latest blogpost on great European getaways. This island city is an architectural wonder, full of bridges and beautiful old buildings. It is the perfect accessible getaway: quiet, cultured and packed with fascinating sites. And, as you might expect from the country that is obsessed with sound, simple and easy to use design, much of this great city is accessible to those of us who use a mobility scooter or a wheelchair.
So, with that in mind, here are our picks of some of the best sights to visit in Stockholm.