The Hague - Post Report Question and Answers
Would someone with physical disabilities have difficulties living in this city?
Because of the older buildings and walkways, I believe someone with physical disabilities would have difficulties in the Netherlands. It's a very progressive society; however, the older buildings and infrastructure would present challenges. - Mar 2025
The Netherlands probably tries better than most places to accommodate disabilities, but multilevel homes and steep stairs are ubiquitous here. - May 2022
It would depend on where you are. There is a bit of cobblestone and especially in the older parts of the cities, it may be difficult. However, I see many people in wheelchairs, motorized scooters and with walkers making their way around town. - Feb 2021
Some in the old part of the City and in Amsterdam because of the old cobblestones but it's doable. - Jan 2019
Maybe. There are an awful lot of stairs and not so many lifts so I guess it would depend on the disability. - Feb 2015
Maybe…? - Jun 2014
No. - Apr 2014
A little more difficult given the cobblestone streets and some places with no elevators. - Jul 2011
uneven sidewalks made of cobblestones. - Nov 2010
Public transportation would be difficult, as would housing. Very few homes are on one floor. - Jul 2010
