Geneva - Post Report Question and Answers
Would someone with physical disabilities have difficulties living in this city?
Yes. I actually am a care giver and use a wheelchair with a client. There are literally lifts that wheelchairs don’t fit in, or no lifts at all. It’s quite surprising how many barriers I face in this first world country. - Jun 2022
Toilets in restaurants tend to be downstairs. - Jul 2018
Public transport is handicap accessible though it can be difficult to find the ramps/elevators. Cobblestone streets can make some portions of the city, and many of the smaller villages, difficult. - Mar 2014
Public transportation is accessile, mostly, as city center streets. Not so easy to find hotels or housing with accessibility. - Mar 2014
It's an old city. Not very navigable if you have mobility issues. - Feb 2012
Wheelchairs or severe joint problems might limit what you have access to here. The Old Town part of Geneva is full of steep hills and stairs. There might be another path to get to a certain point, but I think it might still be difficult. Many of the old buildings do not have elevators -- or if they have been installed at a later point -- they are extremely small. Those who are visually or hearing impaired might find things more frustrating in regards to the public transportation system. The crosswalks do have a crossing system; however, if this system makes any noise it is at a frequency not easily heard. Most of the trams and buses have a display for the upcoming stop, but the smaller trains do not. For those with physical disabilities, fluent French would be a must. - Jul 2009
