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ABOVE: The shores of Lake Thun in Switzerland's Bernese Oberland are wheelchair-friendly, thanks to paved paths along the water.

General Information

Accessible Europe: General Information europeforvisitors.com
These links are from  the 200-page Europe Travel Planner at Europe for Visitors
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Switzerland

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Despite its topographical ups and downs, Switzerland is friendly to disabled travelers.

Mobility International Switzerland
Use the MIS "Travel Info" section to find databases, lists, travelers' reports, etc. for visitors with physical or mental handicaps.

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Switzerland & Austria Index



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Need a car in Europe?

Auto Europe guarantees the lowest rental rates for standard cars, sports cars, SUVs, luxury cars, chauffered sedans, and RVs. Its Web site also has driving information for 38 countries.

If you live outside the EU, a tax-free Renault or Peugeot tourist lease can be cheaper than renting. Minimum driver age is 18, there' s no upper age limit, and rates include insurance. See: Short-term car leasing.


European train

Traveling by train?
Rail Europe has schedules, maps, and guides for 50+ European railroads. (Residents of North and Central America can buy tickets and rail passes online.)