An accessible journey to Munich

Munich, the capital of Bavaria, famous for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant art scene, is a destination that offers something for everyone. In this article, I will take you on a journey to discover its most iconic attractions and how accessibility and inclusion are at the forefront. Get ready to explore a city where the ancient meets the contemporary, where every street and square tells stories of centuries past. Welcome to Munich, where every journey becomes an extraordinary adventure.

When I said I was going to spend a few days in Munich, many people felt compelled to tell me there was nothing interesting to visit!

Despite that, I didn't listen to them and decided to go and accept whatever this city could offer me. Unlike many, I can assure you that there are plenty of interesting and fascinating things to see. To start this incredible experience, I had pre-booked the railway assistance service by sending an email, which you can easily find on the ÖBB Austrian Railways website, explaining the route where I needed assistance. I departed from Verona Porta Nuova station and by pre-booking the train boarding assistance, I had no problems boarding the train, and the same thing when disembarking from the train at Munich station.

Let's move on to the accessibility side: getting around Munich with an electric wheelchair is extremely easy, and the public transportation is no different, as they are all accessible and convenient to use. Personally, during my days in this beautiful city, I mainly used trams and buses because I was sure they were equipped with ramps. The metro is also available, but I didn't have the chance to try it. This way, you can book a hotel slightly outside the city center to save money but without losing time reaching all the main attractions!

The hotels are also, therefore, mostly accessible and inclusive (for example, the room in my wonderful hotel, Scandic München Macherei, was equipped with a complete home automation system that facilitated many daily actions and a bathroom with all the necessary aids for people with disabilities).

On the first day, the weather wasn’t very kind, and between rain and a touch of snow, I explored the city center with an umbrella in hand. However, this did not stop my curiosity at all. I recommend visiting the cathedral, a jewel set in the heart of the city, and getting lost in the narrow streets and numerous markets present in the historic center.

Fortunately, on the second day, the weather decided to smile on me, and the sun appeared. After a hearty breakfast, which also served as lunch, I decided to take the tram and head to the BMW Museum, which is a few kilometers outside the city center. Upon arriving at the museum, you can only be fascinated by the design and architecture of the entire complex. Once inside, the museum is not only accessible and inclusive—since the entire exhibition space is equipped with large ramps and elevators for mobility—but also thoughtfully designed, including restrooms, to make everything accessible to people with disabilities. Of course, time flew by with so much to see, and just outside the museum, a short walk away, is the Olympic Park where, in addition to taking a long stroll, I enjoyed a delicious beer—just as tradition dictates.