Skopje - Post Report Question and Answers
Would someone with physical disabilities have difficulties living in this city?
Probably more so than in the US or western Europe, but less so than anywhere else I've lived. - Jan 2026
Yes. Bad sidewalks or none at all. - Jun 2023
Possibly. - Nov 2022
Yes! - Aug 2019
It would definitely pose a challenge. Many buildings (including apartments) are not accessible, and the elevators are not consistent. However, sidewalks are pretty wheelchair friendly. - Jan 2019
Definitely. The city is not very well designed for able bodied pedestrians, and even worse for anyone with mobility issues. - Sep 2016
It would be terribly hard. - May 2016
Yes - There are not many accommodations for people with disabilities. - May 2014
This isn't really a good walking city for anyone so I don't think it would be that much worse for someone with disabilities. - Oct 2013
It would be somewhat difficult. The streets and roadways are under constant construction and there are many steps and cobblestone paths that would be difficult to traverse. I do not recall if public bathrooms were equipped for those with physical disabilities. - Sep 2013
There seem to be few, if any, accommodations for people with disabilities. - Jun 2013
Very limited access. I think this would be a difficult place for people with disabilities. - Mar 2012
I would not call Skopje a wheelchair-friendly city. Most of the time cars are parked on whatever sidewalks might be available, and elevators are not a guarantee in most buildings. - Aug 2009
Physical disabilities would make it extra challenging to get around. The city is not set up for easy access for all. That being said, I have also noticed that I have a few Macedonian neighbors with disabilities who seem to be getting along just fine. - Mar 2009
A lot. This country is not disabled-friendly. - Mar 2009
No curb ramps and wheelchairs would have a hard time stepping over the trash that lines the sidewalks in some areas. - Jan 2009
