Accessibility Challenges in Copenhagen 

There are accessibility requirements for new buildings but obviously not for old ones 🤗 🥰

I joined the 'Rollator gang' a few years ago and have learned some experience in Copenhagen, where I live. Rollators are fortunately free of charge due to our health care system and there are several models you can choose from. If you are going to Copenhagen or live here, I can only recommend an 'off-roader', they have thick rubber wheels so the cobblestones are not so bad and they also have a seat if you need to rest. Oh, almost forgot, and a large bag for supplies, very handy when shopping for groceries and beers 😁

I fully agree to the lack of accessibility for people with disabilities Denmark. In historical buildings, keeping the originality intact is obviously preferred over accessibility. I have a disability and rarely goes to Copenhagen anymore because of rhe lack of accessibility and parking opportunities, and i dont use public transport.

Great video.. important topic

I’m Danish and I use a wheelchair when I’m out. And I agree that accessibility in Copenhagen really isn’t great. I’ve not tried using public transportation in a wheelchair myself, but apparently it’s not great. Buses saying there’s no room, train personnel supposed to help with getting on, not showing up. If I want to go out, I have to scout cafes and restaurants using photos on Google, and to make sure I usually phone ahead, so I don’t end up in a place with a toilet up or down a staircase. Most places don’t write about it. Going to listen to music is a problem too, there are a few places with good access. Also, there’s cobbled stones in many places, which really isn’t great in a wheelchair. It hurts to sit in a chair bumping around.

Centre of CPH is often difficult when you have wheels. Know that because getting kids around in trolleys and strollers. But I've also been to China a few times 😄 they try but their solutions are often rather ridiculous. Just don't be handicapped there. Happy you found some good places to visit in CPH.

To be fair, you can't expect a castle built in 1620 to feature accessibility for wheelchairs.

good episode, i havn't really thought much about accessibility for mobility challenged people, maybe its something there should be put more focus on and it actually made me think about the importance of experiencing as much stuff as possible, while you can, because one day, it might not be as easy to do so sadly. I hope your mum will get better with the mobility!

Amalienborg museum has also elevators..if she liked old castles..

Hey there. Im one of your first subs, 50's or so. So happy for you guys that you desided to stay in Denmark and share whats going on in your life. Still love your uploads. See you go around in this little country of mine makes me think, I wanna go there too. This summer me and my sister went to Fanø for a week. Loved it so much. Fanø beer😂😂😂😂😂 Merry.. and a happy new year.

You cant expect handicap facilities in a protected castle build in 1606.

If you another time have a wheelchair (buy, rent), then remember s-tog - the loko-driver have to put a ramp down so you can get in and out easy. Personally I find CPH easier with s-tog than car. Havent tried the busses.

You were to visit the birthplace of the Kingdom of Denmark, Sagnlandet, near Roskilde.

You could consider in the future to have an affordable wheelchair (borrow, rent, second hand, discount shopping center) ready in the car so that you can park and “unload” farther from the entrances. If it’s not an all-day-each-day necessity but just for sightseeing “transportation” wheelchairs are not very expensive.

Nice video

Jeg elsker jer, og vi ses

I have been to the us a lot of times, and that is heaven for those of us that have mobility issues. Denmark is a disaster for us. There is no rules to help the mobility impared. I would love some regulation in this area

It is almost impossible to do ANYTHING useful with a car, in the neighbourhood around Rosenborg!

Generally to my knowledge Copenhagen is pretty good when it comes to accessibility. But (and a big one) it is very difficult to retrofit older danish buildings since there are a lot of legal problems in modifying historic buildings as well as it being rather expensive.

I'm sorry but Chr.4th wasn't handicapped, and didn't think about those, so entering Rosenborg Castle may have some problems.

What did your parents think of the castles,Tivoli and the national museum?

Old castles and other historic buildings are protected by law. It prohibit from making big changes from the original structure. Elevators were not standard in medieval buildings, therefore they cannot install elevators and other handicap facilities to please tourists. In Denmark we protect our history.

This is probably the most misleading video from you that I have seen. All s-trains and most regional trains have wheelchair access. On the round tower, you can drive the net all the way up.