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Accessible getaways abroad: Accessible Venice

Venice is uniquely beautiful. This magical city is famous the world over for its canals and historic bridges. And yet these attractions are also what put many people off visiting with their mobility scooter. To many visitors with mobility issues, Venice might seem like too much of a challenge.

We think that is a real shame, as you are missing out on one of the world’s most fascinating getaways. Despite what you might think, Venice is surprisingly accessible. Over half the city is accessible without having to cross any of the bridges.

The even better news is that Venice also has no cobbles at all. The streets are paved, and of course, they are almost all completely pedestrianized. And many of the key sights are accessible to all.

So, with that in mind, here is Quingo Scooters’ guide to an accessible getaway in this wonderful city.

Gaze in awe at St. Mark’s Basilica

You will have no problem spotting St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice. It’s the big, beautiful building with the long queue outside it, snaking onto St. Mark’s Square. But don’t let that put you off. As a mobility scooter user, you can skip the queue. There is a specially adapted accessible entrance on the left side of the church.

And you’ll certainly be glad you made the effort to see this architectural wonder. St. Mark’s is popular, and with good reason. The Basilica is stunning: full of exotic treasures and breathtakingly colourful mosaics. The Basilica itself is fully accessible inside, as is the Treasury via the ramped Porta dei Fiori. You can also access the Museum using either the lift or the stair lifts.

Visit the Doge’s Palace

The second most popular attraction in Venice, the Doge’s Palace is a must-see. It’s right next to the Basilica on St. Mark’s Square. You can access this impressive building by using the ‘exit’ close to the Basilica. And again, using this accessible entrance also means you get to dodge the long queues!

So, who was the Doge, and why did they have such a stunning palace? Well, back when Venice was a republic, the Doge (meaning ‘Duke’) was the ruler of this powerful nation. The palace acted as the administrative centre of the republic.

And as the nation grew richer, so did the building itself. Today, it’s one of Venice’s most famous buildings, and it is largely accessible. There are lifts to the upper floors, and ramps throughout.

Quingo Scooters Accessible Venice Doges Palace

Take to the water!

You can’t go to Venice without exploring some of the city’s many canals. When you see this unique city from the water, everything falls into place. The main way that most people get around Venice is by the vaporetto.

These water buses are the perfect way to get to different neighbourhoods. They are also generally accessible, with ramped access. The main lines down the Grand Canal do get busy however, so try to time your journey accordingly.

Of course, the truly classic Venetian experience is to take a trip on a gondola. And while many of these traditional boats aren’t accessible to those of us with mobility issues, the picture is improving.

Head down to the accessible pier close to the Piazzale Roma and you will find the excellent Gondolas4all. There is a lift from the pier and a fully accessible gondola, so that you can enjoy seeing the city in style! Find out more about them and book online here.

Explore the Campo Santa Margherita

This gorgeous square near to the San Basilio station is well worth exploring. There are plenty of things to do in this neighbourhood. Browse in the souvenir shops or pick up some local arts and crafts on Calle delle Botteghe.

The square and the surrounding area are all paved and level, and easily accessible on your mobility scooter. There are also plenty of street cafes and restaurants here where you can sit and watch the world go by. Our recommendation is the lovely Caffe Rosso, which has been around since the 1800s. Their pastries (and of course their coffee) are perfect.

Did you know?

The alder wood piles that support the city’s buildings don’t actually come from Italy. The wood originally grew in forests in Slovenia, Croatia and Montenegro.

Getting to Venice

There are regular daily flights to Venice from the London airports, Birmingham, Manchester and Bristol.

We always recommend that you let your airline know of any mobility requirements you might have when you book. At Venice’s Marco Polo airport itself, there is an excellent special assistance service available. Just let the team there know and they will guide you through the airport and onto the next stage of your journey. Get in touch with them here.

There are several options for getting to the city itself from the airport – including water taxi! To find out more, head to the dedicated page here. One of the easiest ways to get into the city is to use one of the accessible Alilaguna boats – find out more here.

For a great overview of the accessibility of different areas of the city, take a look at the city council’s handy official map.

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 Moscow

Moscow feels like a city built for giants. The scale of the place is incredible. The roads are wide. The buildings are monumental and the parks are vast. And then, there is also the great weight of history in this ancient city.

Surely there are few other places (Berlin perhaps?) where so many momentous events have taken place. You can feel it in every brick and stone, red star and golden dome.

But then this can also be a surprisingly accessible city too. Full of historic and artistic wonders, it is actually a wonderful place to visit for a few days. It makes for the perfect getaway for those of us who use a mobility scooter.

With that in mind, here is our pick of the must-see sights for your next trip to Moscow.

Visit the Bolshoi Ballet

The Russian capital is synonymous with ballet, and the Bolshoi is its spiritual home. This wonderful building is wheelchair accessible and is the perfect place to see some of the world’s greatest performers.


Founded in 1776, the Bolshoi is one of Moscow’s most important institutions. Incredibly, the building itself has been burned down numerous times, but this remarkable theatre lives on. It was renovated most recently in 2011.

Today it is home to both a world-class ballet company and an opera company. Both hold daily performances, although tickets sell out fast – as you would expect. To book one of the accessible spaces for a performance, head to their official site, here.

Enjoy some of the world’s greatest art

Moscow is a true cultural centre and a wonderful place to see some of the greatest art ever made. One of the best places to get a taste of this is the magnificent Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts. It is huge, and packed with works from the Impressionists to Botticelli, Rembrandt to Degas.

It’s a fascinating place to explore. And while there is plenty of incredible original art, some of the most interesting rooms are actually the ones full of reproductions. The Greek and Italian courtyards are beautiful. They are one of the few places where you can see marble copies of the statues from the Parthenon alongside Michelangelo’s David!

The Pushkin is not completely accessible, but large parts of it are. You can find out more about how to explore it using your mobility scooter here.

We also recommend that you contact the museum team directly before your visit to discuss your specific arrangements. Call them on 7(985)863-39-84 or email them at [email protected]

Get some retail therapy in GUM

You should visit the huge GUM department store on Red Square, if only for its wonderful position. With views of the Kremlin and St Basil’s Cathedral, the setting couldn’t be better.

But it is also a great place to indulge in a little retail therapy too. GUM is a real Soviet-era relic. Under the Soviets, GUM was known as the State Department Store.

Where GUM now stands has long been an important commercial centre for Muscovites. A building on the site was originally commissioned by Empress Catherine the Great.

Today, this magnificent building is well worth a visit. Its spectacular vaulted roof is an architectural marvel, and the whole place is fully accessible too. So whether you want to buy some traditional amber jewellery, some valenki felted boots or even a fur hat, GUM is the place to go.

Roam through Gorky Park

Moscow’s most famous park is great place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Named after the great Russian writer Maxim Gorky, the park has also played a role in plenty of spy dramas too! The park today is somewhere where Muscovites love to go to exercise and relax.

The park has been redeveloped and revamped relatively recently, and is a clean, safe, communal green space to spend time in. Gorky Park is full of things to do – from boat hire to ping pong, it is a place where people like to meet and unwind.

We loved the atmosphere here, and it provides a welcome break from the more touristy parts of the city. And with flat level paths throughout it is also fully accessible to all.

Quingo Scooters Accessible Moscow Gorky Park

Did you know?

There are more billionaires living in Moscow than in any other city in the world!

Getting to Moscow

Getting to Moscow from the UK is straightforward. There are regular daily flights from the London airports, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow.

As usual, make sure your airline knows of any special requirements you might have when you book. Once you’ve arrived in Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport, there is also an excellent special assistance service. You can find out more details here. Or, you can give the team a call on +7 (495) 578-65-65 to make arrangements.

Sheremetyevo’s Aeroexpress train is the quickest and easiest way to get into the city centre. This accessible shuttle runs every half an hour or so. It is also possible to get a personal assistant for the journey. Just head to the Aeroexpress site here to book.

Sadly, Moscow’s beautiful subway system is completely inaccessible to those of us with mobility scooters. Until things change, the newer city buses and trams are a good option for getting around. For more details, take a look at the Moscow Mayor’s official site, here.

There is also an excellent private taxi service, Invaxi, which has plenty of specially adapted vehicles. Get in touch with them directly, 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 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 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