Tongeren: Roman city

Tongeren rightly carries the title "oldest town in Belgium", and shows that past on every street corner: Roman walls, a medieval beguinage and contemporary cultural buildings alternate with one another. This route combines five accessible locations that together tell the story of the city. While parts of the old town have cobbles, the stops themselves are all wheelchair-friendly.

The day of course begins at the Gallo-Roman Museum, repeatedly award-winning and fully accessible. Lifts connect every level of the permanent exhibition, and there are audio tours and adapted toilets. The interactive displays bring the Roman past to life for every visitor. Within walking distance lies the UNESCO-protected Beguinage of Tongeren, an oasis of calm with largely level paths and benches; a few passageways have cobbles, so stick to the main axes.

Stadspark Tongeren offers a green lunch break with paved walking paths and plenty of rest points. In the afternoon you can head for the Stadsbibliotheek de Velinx, a modern cultural complex with a lift, adapted toilets and a programme full of accessible performances. Those who want to round off the day actively can go to Sportcentrum De Motten with its adapted pool, accessible changing rooms and sports infrastructure for disabled athletes.

Practical tips: park at Parking Vermeulen or Parking De Motten for reduced-mobility spaces. The Gallo-Roman Museum and the Beguinage are within 400 metres of each other; for De Motten and De Velinx you are best off using the car. Adapted toilets are available in the museum, the library and the sports centre. The museum café has a step-free terrace overlooking the Basilica of Our Lady.