European destination with little walking?

littlegrebe

Any suggestion for a European holiday which would involve little walking please as I can no longer walk very far?

We would prefer not to go to a beach resort unless there were other attractions easily accessible. We like nature, museums, architecture and history. We are happy to use public transport and willing to pay for centrally located accommodation.

I would appreciate any ideas. Thank you

Shimrod

How long do you want to go for and what is your budget?

A couple of suggestions for shorter holidays are:
Venice - compact, will give you museums, architecture and history. You're never too far from the grand canal so easy to hop on and off the boats. Not a cheap place to stay though.

Vienna - it's a long time since I've been, but I remember it as a compact city with excellent public transport. We stayed by the Viennese woods and got the train in. Staying centrally, you could do day trips to Salzburg and other areas.

Have you considered a cruise? A Norwegian cruise would gives lots a nature and some architecture - most of the places visited by the cruise ships are small so not much walking to get around and you can always book excursions.

photome

I love Krakow
its cheap, great food with loads of restaurants around the old town main square, hotels also on the main square. trams are frequent, there are also buggy tours that depart from the main square to 4 different areas of krakow.

lots of history and architecture.

littlegrebe

Thanks for the suggestions

We are flexible on length of stay. As i cannot rush the minimum would be 4 days but previously we have changed locations and spent a few days in another city.

Our budget is about $1500 (lost sterling sign and cannot restore at the moment!) but for the right holiday we could go for more.

I am not sure about a cruise as we are still (relatively) young so i thought I would reserve that option for if/when I have to use a mobility scooter

pogofish

I chose Munich as my first destination after osteoarthritis surgery for all those very reasons. Public transport over the whole region is superb and an Isar-Karte gets you all of it for a pretty reasonable price (some hotels also throw-in day cards with the rooms), some of the best galleries and museums in Europe, a good range of architecture, esp if you like imperial/Gothic Renaissance and modern - all accessible by a bus or tram from right outside my hotel - tram and Underground to all the main parts of the city centre or to the side of a lake with views to the Alps - even some shops/shopping centres have direct access to stations and a a smart/cool modern city with a great range of stuff to do.

History too - oh yes! Some of it very challenging certainly but a fascinating place.

Good hotels are on the reasonable end of the price scale and access from UK airports id great - either direct or via Amsterdam/Frankfurt.

I've been back since - following my third operation but when I was able to walk a bit further and yes there is even more to see and do now I'm more mobile again.

littlegrebe

Thanks Pogofish.

Yes we really enjoyed Munich for all the reasons you write and we are considering returning. Just would like the option of somewhere else!

PompeyPete

In Croatia at the moment.
Split is less than 2.5 hours from LGW.
Airport shuttle to the historic area takes 35 minutes, and costs just less than £4pp [33Kuna].
Lots of accommodation options in the historic area.
Very flat terrain.
Lots of culture and history.
Very clean, few cars.
Loads of reasonable restaurants indoor and outdoor, and places to drink.
Beautiful islands like Brac [£7 return and 50 minutes each way], and Hvar for day trips and day cruises.
Exceptionally friendly folk, and no language issues, they love English.
10 out of 10 from moi and the cook.:)

gfplux

Luxembourg?
Very close to the UK.
Very good transport system

PeacefulWaters

Ljubljana for two or three days. Lots of coach options to take in other locations beyond there.

Neil49

littlegrebe wrote: »

Thanks for the suggestions


I am not sure about a cruise as we are still (relatively) young so i thought I would reserve that option for if/when I have to use a mobility scooter

Despite your reservations a cruise would seem to be an ideal option. The age range on a cruise ship is somewhat lower than you imagine. The advantages for you would be that you get transported to different locations with little or no effort and can always stay onboard if you aren't up to walking far. Restaurants, bars and entertainment are all within easy reach.

Should you wish to go on a shore excursions you will find that they are all have details of the level of walking ability required, the number of steps involved etc to ensure passengers know what to expect.

If everyone on them waited to go on one until they were using a mobility scooter it would be chaotic on board!

Pop_Up_Pirate

Paris, Not as expensive as you would think.
The transport is easy.
Tons to do.