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Accessible getaways abroad: Accessible Montpellier

Montpellier might not be one of the best-known cities in Europe. But we think that it certainly deserves to be. This beautiful French city is an historic gem, with a fascinating medieval centre. But it is also a vibrant, modern cultural hotspot that makes for the perfect getaway.

Most impressive of all is the effort the city has gone, to make as many of its sights and facilities as accessible as possible. The city actively encourages its tourist attractions and shops to be open to all – and the results are impressive. Here is our pick of the very best of accessible Montpellier.

Enjoy some classic (and modern) architecture

Montpellier is an architecture buff’s dream. Just take a tour of the city centre. You’ll be treated to a crash course in architecture from the last thousand years or so.

There is the stunning medieval quarter for a start. Many of the buildings you’ll see here were first built in Middle Ages, but they’ve been added to in the intervening years. Le Tour des Pins is a part of the old medieval city walls and sits just opposite the botanic gardens (more of these in a moment).

But the city centre also includes more modern architectural treasures too. These include buildings by architects such as Jean Nouvel and Ricardo Bofill. Our favourite however is the Pierres Vives Building, a striking government building designed by Zaha Hadid.

While you’re in the centre, we also recommend that you visit the Jardin des Plantes de Montpellier. The city’s botanic garden is the oldest in France (founded in 1593!). There are steps, but it also has a number of flat, accessible paths. It is a wonderfully peaceful space.

Quingo Scooters Accessible Montpellier Comedy Square

See some great art

Montpellier has always been popular with artists, and it is no surprise. This light-filled Mediterranean city is a truly inspirational place. Even if you’re not tempted to pick up a paintbrush yourself, this a great place to enjoy some world-class art. We recommend starting your art tour at the fabulous Musée Fabre. It is completely accessible to those of us who use a mobility scooter.

It has a fascinating collection of the very best in French painting and sculpture. The building itself is beautiful too. We particularly love how the curators have created a number of themed trails for visitors. So, if you want to go and see all of the paintings in the museum featuring flowers or fruits, monsters or even nudes, you can!

Browse the street markets

Montpellier (and in fact France in general) is perfect for those of us who love to browse a good local market. The region surrounding Montpellier creates some wonderful produce, and many of the local farmers head into the city to sell their wares. Tuesdays and Saturdays are the main market days. We suggest you take your time to try some of the local cheeses at the market by the Saint Clement aqueduct.

Of course, this is an outdoor street market, so our recommendation comes with the usual caveats about kerbs and cobbles. You will find however that despite being an historic city, Montpellier’s pedestrianized streets are generally accessible to scooter users.

If the weather isn’t so good, then there is also the covered market in the town centre, as well as many others. But with 260-plus days of sun a year however, the weather is almost always good in Montpellier!

Head to the beach!

Did we mention it’s always sunny in Montpellier? The weather here really is generally lovely all year around. And so, one of the best recommendations we have is simply to head to the beach.

It is possible to take one of the city’s accessible trams all the way to many of the nearby beaches. But there is also another alternative if you want a mini-adventure.

There is a flat, accessible cycle path that goes all the way from the historic centre of Montpellier to the beaches at Palavas. The journey is very scenic, and it is a great way to avoid the crowds and the traffic.

Quingo Scooter Accessible Montpellier Beach

Did you know?

Montpellier truly is a stylish city: the livery for its trams was conjured up by French designer Christian Lacroix, no less!

Getting to Montpellier

The easiest way to get to Montpellier from the UK is to fly. There are regular flights from Bristol, Luton and London Gatwick airports. As usual, let your airline know at least 48 hours before you fly if you need any help during the flight and at the airport.

Montpellier airport itself has a special assistance service. The team will help you through the airport and there is an adapted airport shuttle that will take you into town too. The journey takes around 15 minutes and is only €1.60.

When it comes to getting around Montpellier itself, the situation is good for those of us with limited mobility. The pedestrianized areas are generally flat, and the trams are all accessible too. For a detailed guide to the city’s tram network, check out the official site here.

Travelling with scooters

The great news for those of you travelling abroad is that Quingo Scooters are all approved for air travel by IATA so you won’t have any problems taking them on the plane. That said, it is always well worth getting in touch directly with any train, bus and airlines you want to use just to double check their rules on scooters before you go. For more handy tips on travelling with your scooter by air, take a look at our page here.

Share your accessible getaways abroad with us

Do you have any accessible getaways abroad recommendations? In Europe or perhaps further afield? If you do, we’d love to hear from you, so drop us a line and we’ll feature them.

About Quingo Scooters

The Quingo Scooter range features six models to suit your needs and budget. New models are now available from just £22/week on our new contract hire scheme which includes all servicing and maintenance, Insurance, Roadside Recovery, Call Outs and Consumables including Batteries and Tyres. For more information on this or the latest Quingo Scooter range, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you have any Service questions you can always contact us or call customer services on 01582 430 900.

Keep up to date with the latest mobility scooter advice, tips and interesting places to visit on the Quingo Scooter Users Blog. Connect with Quingo and keep up to date with all our latest news on Facebook and Twitter.

All Quingo Personal Mobility Vehicles are provided by Forever Active, the UK’s exclusive distributor. Forever Active is a trading name of Advantage Marketing Corporation Limited (AMC).  AMC Limited is an appointed representative of First Senior Insurance Services Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. First Senior Insurance Services FSA Register number is 30847

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Accessible getaways abroad: Accessible Munich

It’s best to think of Germany’s second city, Munich, as a capital in its own right. It is the state city of Bavaria, for one. But it also has the scale and grandeur of a capital city too. Packed full of art galleries, museums, great restaurants and of course, beer halls, it is the perfect getaway.

Like the national capital, Berlin, it has a rich history all of its own. There is plenty to explore over a few days. So, here is Quingo Scooters’ guide to the very best accessible sights that Munich has to offer.

Enjoy a taste of Bavarian beer culture

We all know Munich is world famous for its beer culture. The centrepiece of this, Oktoberfest, attracts a lot of attention, and is now an international phenomenon.

But the people of Munich enjoy their beer all year around, and it is a traditional part of daily life there. It’s how people relax, catching up with friends and unwinding in beer halls and beer gardens across the city.

Of course, not everyone is a drinker. But even if you’re not, Munich’s beer gardens in particular are well worth a visit. Our tip is to go to the Englische Garten, which has a beer garden that holds up to 7,000 people.

It’s also just a great place to explore. It has many kilometres of accessible paths for mobility scooter users among the plants and flowers.

Quingo Scooters Accessible Munich Garden

See the Devil’s footprint in the Münchner Dom

This imposing cathedral is a dominating piece of Gothic architecture which has ramped access to the main building. It was first built in the 1400s and has been a proud symbol of the city ever since. Architecture buffs will love the beautiful Gothic nave. And for the historians among you, there’s plenty to explore among the ancient tombs of the Bavarian princes housed here.

But one of the most fascinating aspects of the church is the infamous ‘Devil’s footprint’. Look out for this curiosity in the floor of the main building. It has a fascinating backstory. Legend says that the original architect made a deal with the Devil to build the original building. It was supposed to have no windows, but when the Devil saw it had them, he stamped his foot down in anger!

Explore the historic heart of Munich

Marienplatz is a large, pedestrianized square in the centre of this historic city. It is largely flat and easy to negotiate on a mobility scooter. Here, you’ll find the beautiful Neues Rathaus (New Town Hall), with its remarkable clock. If you can time your visit right (get there for 11am, midday or 5pm) you’ll be treated to a beautiful chiming display.

It’s also the perfect place to people watch and pass the time one of the traditional Munich restaurants that line the square. One of the best is the Ratkeller. It has tables outside, a lift to the restaurant and serves an excellent schweinshaxe (pork knuckle).

Quingo Scooters Accessible Munich Marienplatz town hall

Indulge yourself in the Viktuelmarkt

Speaking of local delicacies, we strongly recommend you spend some time exploring Munich’s wonderful food market. The Viktualienmarkt is full of wonderful Bavarian delicacies.

There are sausages, of course. But there is also a wealth of options for the non-meat eaters among us. No other country in Europe produces as much cheese as Germany, and Bavaria has some particularly great examples.

We recommend the obaztda – a soft cheese that goes perfectly with a salty pretzel. And if you need something to wash all that food down, there is also another (and fully accessible) beer keller next door. The excellent Der Pschorr is well worth a visit.

Did you know?

Munich is the home of plasticine. This kids’ favourite was invented in the city by a German pharmacist called Franz Kolb. Thank you, Franz!

Getting to Munich

As one the most important cities in Germany and a major economic centre, it’s no surprise that Munich is well served by flights. You can fly direct from the UK, with regular flights from the London airports, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Most European airports now provide a special assistance service for passengers, and Munich is no different. As usual, just let your airline know a couple of days before you fly.

Getting from the airport into the city is also relatively straightforward.

You have a few choices, not least an accessible taxi from outside the terminal. But public transport in Munich is so good that we recommend you take the S-Bahn train instead. Lines S1 and S8 regularly travel into the centre from the airport. Once you’re in the city itself, you’ll also find that getting around on public transport is accessible and straightforward.

The S and U-Bahn (underground) trains are all accessible, with access via lifts or ramps. Almost all buses and trams are also fully accessible. If you want to find out more about getting around Munich, visit the official site here.

Travelling with scooters

Quingo Scooters are all approved for air travel by IATA so you won’t have any problems taking them on the plane. That said, it is always well worth checking. Get in touch directly with any train, bus and airlines to check their rules on scooters before you go. For more handy tips on travelling with your scooter by air, take a look at our page here.

Share your accessible getaways abroad with us

Do you have any accessible getaways abroad recommendations? In Europe or perhaps further afield? If you do, we’d love to hear from you, so drop us a line and we’ll feature them.

About Quingo Scooters

The Quingo Scooter range features six models to suit your needs and budget. New models are now available from just £22/week on our new contract hire scheme. This includes all servicing and maintenance, Insurance, Roadside Recovery, Call Outs and Consumables including Batteries and Tyres. For more information on this or the latest Quingo Scooter range, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you have any Service questions you can always contact us or call customer services on 01582 430 900.

Keep up to date with the latest mobility scooter advice, tips and interesting places to visit on the Quingo Scooter Users Blog. Connect with Quingo and keep up to date with all our latest news on Facebook and Twitter.

All Quingo Personal Mobility Vehicles are provided by Forever Active, the UK’s exclusive distributor. Forever Active is a trading name of Advantage Marketing Corporation Limited (AMC).  AMC Limited is an appointed representative of First Senior Insurance Services Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. First Senior Insurance Services FSA Register number is 30847

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Accessible getaways abroad: Accessible Ljubljana

It’s not one of the largest capital cities in Europe, but Ljubljana is rapidly becoming one of the most accessible. This hidden gem is the perfect destination for a short break and it’s often referred to as a ‘mini Prague’. With its beautiful Baroque architecture, medieval old town and rich history it is easy to see why.

But while the comparison is a fair one, we think that Ljubljana deserves a lot more attention than it gets. So, here is Quingo Scooters’ guide to some of the best accessible things to do in Ljubljana.  

Take in the view from Ljubljana Castle

Most castles weren’t originally designed to be accessible, but the team at Ljubljana Castle have done an excellent job of transforming this historic building. It is one of the most popular attractions in the country, and with good reason.

You can head up to the castle via a funicular railway. Once you’re there, you can then enjoy an accessible tour that takes in all of the main sights. The castle is over 900 years old and is home to a puppet museum and an exhibition of Slovenian history. As you’d expect the views across the city are spectacular. It is the perfect place to get a sense both the scale of the capital and how green it is.

Quingo Scooters Accessible Getaways Ljubljana Volcji Potok Park

Explore the Volčji Potok Arboretum

This beautiful park is not far out of the centre of Ljubljana and is well worth a visit. It is stunning in the spring, when the team there creates a spectacular display of daffodils and tulips.

But it’s a fascinating place to explore at any time of the year, with a plant collection featuring over 2,500 different species. The great news is that it is also straightforward to get around for those of us who use a mobility scooter. The paths are level throughout and the gardens are fully accessible.

Explore the winding streets and squares of the Old Town

Ljubljana draws favourable comparisons with the Czech capital, and when you’re in the Old Town you can see why. Cobbled streets, quiet squares and Baroque and Renaissance architecture make this area an essential part of your visit to the city.

One of the charms of Ljubljana is its scale. It really is tiny compared to Prague and you’ll find that most of it is relatively easy to get around on your scooter. While the cobbles can be tricky to negotiate, generally the pedestrianized areas have been well cared for.

There are plenty of cycle paths around the city centre too, which make life easier for mobility scooter users. In addition, if you want to try an alternative mode of transport, hail a Kavalir. This fleet of electric vehicles carry people around the centre for free.

Quingo Scooters Accessible Getaways Ljubljana Canal

Enjoy the local café culture

We found that Ljubljana is a city that does café culture superbly well. Lots of the cafés, bars and restaurants in the Old Town have tables outside. It means it is straightforward to park up your scooter and get served quickly.

If you love your coffee, then Ljubljana (and Slovenia in general) offers a fascinating coming together of Italian and Slavic coffee culture. It’s a winning combination. Try pairing your coffee with a slice of prekmurska gibanica (the city’s very own walnut cake) and you’ll truly be in heaven. 

If you’re looking for a bite to eat, then we suggest you check out Druga Violina, right in the heart of the Old Town. It’s fully accessible, serves great traditional Slovenian food and is run as a project to employ local people with disabilities. Highly recommended.

Did you know?

If you’re urgently in need of a cool, refreshing glug of raw milk while you’re exploring Ljubljana, fear not. There is a fresh milk dispenser (known as the mlekomat) in the main market in the centre of town.

Getting to Ljubljana

As Ljubljana isn’t a huge city, it only has the one airport which is around 30km from the city centre.

There are regular flights to Jože Pučnik Airport from several UK airports. You can fly direct from the London airports, as well as Manchester and Glasgow. Once at the airport you’ll find that it’s completely accessible and barrier-free to those of us who use a mobility scooter. There is also an excellent special assistance service. As usual, just let your airline know when you’re making the initial booking if you want to take advantage of this.

As we’ve mentioned, the airport is quite a distance from the city centre. But it is still straightforward to get to. There are plenty of accessible taxis from outside the terminal (it should cost around €35 to the centre), as well as regular public buses. These cost around €4 and they go on the hour, every hour.

Within the city itself, you’ll find that most of the public buses have ramps. If you need a larger taxi to get around, then the Taxi Metro service is also excellent. There is also more information about getting around on the city’s official site, here, and even a dedicated app too.

Travelling with scooters

The great news for those of you travelling abroad is that Quingo Scooters are all approved for air travel by IATA so you won’t have any problems taking them on the plane. That said, it is always well worth getting in touch directly with any train, bus and airlines you want to use just to double check their rules on scooters before you go. For more handy tips on travelling with your scooter by air, take a look at our page here.

Share your accessible getaways abroad with us

Do you have any accessible getaways abroad recommendations? In Europe or perhaps further afield? If you do, we’d love to hear from you, so drop us a line and we’ll feature them.

About Quingo Scooters

The Quingo Scooter range features six models to suit your needs and budget. New models are now available from just £22/week on our new contract hire scheme which includes all servicing and maintenance, Insurance, Roadside Recovery, Call Outs and Consumables including Batteries and Tyres. For more information on this or the latest Quingo Scooter range, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you have any Service questions you can always contact us or call customer services on 01582 430 900.

Keep up to date with the latest mobility scooter advice, tips and interesting places to visit on the Quingo Scooter Users Blog. Connect with Quingo and keep up to date with all our latest news on Facebook and Twitter.

All Quingo Personal Mobility Vehicles are provided by Forever Active, the UK’s exclusive distributor. Forever Active is a trading name of Advantage Marketing Corporation Limited (AMC).  AMC Limited is an appointed representative of First Senior Insurance Services Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. First Senior Insurance Services FSA Register number is 30847

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Accessible getaways abroad: Accessible Brussels

There is a lot more to Brussels than waffles and politicians, as we discovered recently. Because of its political importance, Brussels has become a true melting pot of different European cultures. And it isn’t a big city either, which means it is easy to get around. The great news is that many of Brussels’ best sights are also fully accessible to those of us who use a mobility scooter.

Great food, beautiful architecture and friendly people make Brussels the perfect choice for anyone looking for an accessible getaway. Here is our guide to some of this wonderful city’s highlights.

Take a tour around the Grand-Place

We always love to begin our tours of European cities with the main square. And, in our view, Brussels’ Grand-Place is the best of the lot. It has been the social, commercial and cultural heart of this city for centuries. And over that time it has hosted everything from public executions to regular markets.

The buildings around the square itself are stunning too. The Maison de Roi, the guild houses and the City Hall are all wonderful examples of many varied architectural styles. The square is cobbled (they are hard to avoid in Belgium) – but they are negotiable on your scooter, and it is still well worth making the effort to visit the Grand-Place.

Tuck into the world’s best waffles

It’s a cliché maybe, but Belgian waffles are just too good to miss out on. As with preparing moules-frites and brewing Trappist beer, the Belgians have made making waffles into an art form.

There are certainly plenty of places to choose from, but our favourite has to be Maison Dandoy. It is a Brussels institution, and makes some of the most delicious sweet treats we’ve ever tasted.

It is popular and it is busy: but take that as a good sign. You might have to wait in line behind a lot of other hungry customers looking to top up their blood sugar levels, but trust us, your patience will be rewarded. A true taste of Brussels.

Quingo Scooters Accessible Brussels Waffle

Visit the European Parliament

Love it or loathe it, the European Parliament is a remarkable institution and a key part of the life of the city of Brussels. The building that houses it is well worth a visit, and is free and completely accessible to everyone.

Unsurprisingly there is a huge amount for history and politics buffs to see and explore. For us, one of the most fascinating aspects of visiting the building is getting the chance to see the Parliament itself in session. Again, the ‘Hemicycle’ room where it sits is completely accessible to all.

The Parliament isn’t held everyday however so it is well worth checking their website before your visit to see the schedule.

Get a bird’s-eye view from the Atomium

It is one of the most iconic buildings in Brussels and an unmissable part of its skyline. The Atomium was first built for the city for the Brussels World Expo back in the late 1950s. Even though it was intended to be temporary, the public loved it so much that it stayed. We’re glad that it did – this is a truly unique building and well worth the short trip out of town to see it.

We will be honest here: in terms of access, the Atomium isn’t great. Only one of the floors (the observation deck) is accessible by lift. So why on earth are we recommending it here?

Well, for one thing, the building is spectacular when viewed from the outside anyway. If you are looking for the perfect background for your defining Brussels photo, you’ve found it.

But that single, accessible floor is also the best one of the lot. The observation deck affords spectacular views across the city, and is a great place to get a lie of the land. Highly recommended.

Quingo Scooters Accessible Brussels Atomium

Did you know?

The magnificent Town Hall in the Grand-Place isn’t symmetrical. While this is actually due to the two halves being built at different times, the legend goes that it was a mistake. The original architect (so the story says) threw himself off the belfry in despair when he realised his error.

Getting to Brussels

As the unofficial ‘capital of Europe’, it’s no surprise that Brussels is easy to get to from the UK. The city is a straightforward trip on Eurostar through the tunnel from London St Pancras. It’s only 1 hour 48 minutes and is a great way to get to the Belgian capital if you don’t fancy flying. If you do want to fly, then there are also regular non-stop flights from the London airports as well as Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh and Bristol.

Eurostar do a great job of looking after those of us who have different mobility needs. You can get help boarding and disembarking in both London St Pancras and Brussels. Just give the team a call on +44(0) 3432 186 186 and choose option four to book at least 48 hours before.

It is a similar situation at Brussels airport. Again, just let your airline know at least 48 hours prior to your flight to arrange the special assistance service. There are also a number of PRM Help Points around the terminal where you can contact the airport team directly.

To get to the city, one option is an accessible taxi from outside the terminal. If you prefer to take the bus however, then the accessible lines 21 and 12 will take you straight to the centre. There are also regular accessible trains from the airport station into Brussels.

Brussels is also a straightforward city to get around. The Metro has accessible stations on lines 1,2,5 and 6. Not every train is easy to get on or off however, and we recommend you give the team a call on +32 2 515 23 65 to book assistance.

The city’s buses offer an even better option – they are almost all completely accessible with ramped access. To find out more take a look at the city’s public transport site here.

Travelling with scooters

The great news for those of you travelling abroad is that Quingo Scooters are all approved for air travel by IATA so you won’t have any problems taking them on the plane. That said, it is always well worth getting in touch directly with any train, bus and airlines you want to use just to double check their rules on scooters before you go. For more handy tips on travelling with your scooter by air, take a look at our page here.

Share your accessible getaways abroad with us

Do you have any accessible getaways abroad recommendations? In Europe or perhaps further afield? If you do, we’d love to hear from you, so drop us a line and we’ll feature them.

About Quingo Scooters

The Quingo Scooter range features six models to suit your needs and budget. New models are now available from just £22/week on our new contract hire scheme which includes all servicing and maintenance, Insurance, Roadside Recovery, Call Outs and Consumables including Batteries and Tyres. For more information on this or the latest Quingo Scooter range, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you have any Service questions you can always contact us or call customer services on 01582 430 900.

Keep up to date with the latest mobility scooter advice, tips and interesting places to visit on the Quingo Scooter Users Blog. Connect with Quingo and keep up to date with all our latest news on Facebook and Twitter.

All Quingo Personal Mobility Vehicles are provided by Forever Active, the UK’s exclusive distributor. Forever Active is a trading name of Advantage Marketing Corporation Limited (AMC).  AMC Limited is an appointed representative of First Senior Insurance Services Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. First Senior Insurance Services FSA Register number is 30847

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Accessible getaways abroad: Accessible Warsaw

Poland’s capital is often ignored by visitors to the country in favour of the historic royal city of Kraków. But we think that is a real shame: Warsaw is a wonderful city, with its very own UNESCO World Heritage Site at its historic heart.

It is a city that has seen some dramatic events over the years and has many fascinating historical sites. With incredible architecture, great museums and galleries and peaceful parks, there is more than enough to keep visitors happy.

Here is Quingo Scooter’s pick of some of the best things to do during a getaway in the Polish capital.

Roam around the Old Town

It is no surprise that the Old Town of Warsaw is also one of the most popular destinations for visitors. The area was built in the 12th century and is the historic heart of the city. If you love architecture, you will love the Old Town: from stunning townhouses to the Royal Castle itself, this is an area steeped in history.

Warsaw’s Old Town Square is packed with many fascinating shops and street sellers. One of the most popular spots for a photo in the square is the mermaid statue (syrenka), a symbol of the city which has been there since the 1800s.

Getting around on a scooter in Warsaw’s historic centre is surprisingly simple too. There are cobbles in many parts of the Old Town of course, but they are generally large and fairly level, making the going relatively smooth for scooter users.

Explore the Royal Castle

For a long time, Kraków was the residence of the Polish royal family, but they made their home in the Royal Castle in Warsaw from the 16th century. The building you see today is actually a relatively modern reconstruction. The Nazis destroyed it in the Second World War, and then it took another forty years for it to be re-built in the Communist era.

It is a beautiful building, packed full of historic art from old masters including Rembrandt. There are a number of tours available to the different areas of the castle, but we recommend that you get in touch with the team there first to discuss your own individual mobility requirements. You can either call them on 00 48 22 35 55 338 or email them here.

Soak up the atmosphere of the Royal Łazienki Park

Warsaw is blessed with one of the loveliest parks we’ve ever visited – the magnificent Royal Łazienki Park. As the name suggests, it has a number of gorgeous palaces to explore, and the park itself is simply a very special place to spend time in. It is a peaceful haven in the middle of what can sometimes feel like a big, busy city.

This is far more than just a park however. It is a creative space too. It is home to the very best of Polish culture – from regular open-air concerts of live music by the Polish composer Chopin, to the wonderful portraits in the Royal Picture gallery.

Take in the Warsaw Uprising Museum

One of the most dramatic and tragic periods in Warsaw’s recent history was the 1944 uprising by the Polish resistance against the Nazi occupation. Hundreds of thousands ultimately died during the battle for control of the city, most of them civilians.

While the subject is a dark and difficult one, it is a fundamentally important part of understanding both the city and the struggles that have shaped it. This museum is a great tribute to the bravery of the ordinary people of Warsaw and is well worth a visit.

The building can be a little tricky to find your way around, but much of the museum is accessible by lift. It is an unmissable experience for anyone who wants to understand more about the history of the country.

Did you know?

The city of Warsaw has been repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt, giving it its nickname of ‘the Phoenix city’.

Getting to Warsaw

Getting to Warsaw is straightforward from the UK, with regular direct flights from Bristol, Liverpool and the London airports. Once you arrive at Warsaw Chopin Airport, there are excellent facilities for those of us who use a mobility scooter. The airport has recently updated its service for passengers with reduced mobility.

There is also the standard European Union special assistance service, which you will need to book at least 48 hours before your flight. Find out more here.

From the airport, you have a number of options for getting into Warsaw itself. There are taxis available outside Terminal A, as well as accessible public buses. Alternatively, there are also regular trains into the city centre. If you need help accessing the railway station, then use the special assistance service phone on the way from the terminal to call the team.

When it comes to getting around the city itself, you will find that the metro system is also remarkably easy to negotiate. The front carriage at least is usually accessible, and there are lifts to stations on both lines of the underground.

The news in terms of the buses around Warsaw is even better – they’re all accessible and the driver will always lower the ramp for you to get on or off.

There is a comprehensive guide to getting around the city on public transport here.

Travelling with scooters

The great news for those of you travelling abroad is that Quingo Scooters are all approved for air travel by IATA so you won’t have any problems taking them on the plane. That said, it is always well worth getting in touch directly with any train, bus and airlines you want to use just to double check their rules on scooters before you go. For more handy tips on travelling with your scooter by air, take a look at our page here.

Share your accessible getaways abroad with us

Do you have any accessible getaways abroad recommendations? In Europe or perhaps further afield? If you do, we’d love to hear from you, so drop us a line and we’ll feature them.

About Quingo Scooters

The Quingo Scooter range features six models to suit your needs and budget. New models are now available from just £22/week on our new contract hire scheme which includes all servicing and maintenance, Insurance, Roadside Recovery, Call Outs and Consumables including Batteries and Tyres. For more information on this or the latest Quingo Scooter range, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you have any Service questions you can always contact us or call customer services on 01582 430 900.

Keep up to date with the latest mobility scooter advice, tips and interesting places to visit on the Quingo Scooter Users Blog. Connect with Quingo and keep up to date with all our latest news on Facebook and Twitter. All Quingo Personal Mobility Vehicles are provided by Forever Active, the UK’s exclusive distributor. Forever Active is a trading name of Advantage Marketing Corporation Limited (AMC).  AMC Limited is an appointed representative of First Senior Insurance Services Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. First Senior Insurance Services FSA Register number is 30847