Selfie for All

Person with backpack and cap takes a selfie with a smartphone; a tall tower in the background.

Selfie spots in Flanders; unique in the world and accessible to everyone

Selfies are the most popular travel souvenir. A moment to share, keep and relive. But how do you take a selfie if you can’t see where you’re standing? Selfie for All makes the fun of successful selfies accessible to everyone. Be sure to give it a try on your next trip to Flanders.

What is Selfie for All?

Under the name ‘Selfie for All’, tactile tiles at various locations in Flanders show you where to stand and which direction to turn the camera in order to take a successful selfie. If you're a blind or visually impaired visitor, it helps you take a snapshot independently at some of the most amazing spots in Flanders. But Selfie for All is of course designed for everyone; whether you’re a passer-by or an enthusiastic traveller, you can use it free of charge! Did you know Selfie for All is a world first? Nowhere else in the world can everyone – with or without a disability – take their own selfie at iconic tourist locations and hidden gems.

The selfie tile features a NaviLens code on the ground. From a few metres away, point your smartphone at the ground to locate the code. Does the app indicate that you are about 1 metre away? You may already be in the right spot, as the distance from your smartphone to the ground is also included. Stand on the footprints. Your position feels like a capital T: a horizontal line in front of your feet, with a vertical line between them. The point of interest is now behind you.

How does it work?

  1. Go to the tile of your choice. You can find all the tiles on the map at the bottom of this page or use Google Maps.
  2. Are you near the tile? If you’re blind or visually impaired, you can find the exact spot using NaviLens. The FAQ section at the bottom of this page explains how to use NaviLens.
  3. The tile has two raised footprints on it (it can feel like a capital T: a horizontal line in front of your feet and a vertical line between your feet). Stand on the two footprints. The landmark will then be perfectly positioned behind you in the shot.
  4. Face the camera and try to place yourself in the centre of the frame. If you can still see well enough, you can check this on your screen. If you use speech technology, your phone can help you with this.
  5. Everyone ready? Say “cheese” ... and click
  6. Want to know more about the place where you took this great selfie? NaviLens GO can help. The FAQ section at the bottom of this page explains how to use this app. Be prepared for your journey. You’ll often need your smartphone along the way, so bring a power bank to make sure you always have enough battery. 

Tip! Try taking a selfie at home first, before you go to the location. Then you'll know what works best for you and you can take your selfie quickly once you’re there. We’ve also listed some extra tips to help you take a stand-out selfie.  

Discover the locations

You can find Selfie for All tiles at iconic places across Flanders, from historic monuments in cities to impressive natural areas. Click on the map below to discover all the locations. Having difficulty using the map below? Click through to Google Maps for each location.

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Plan a worry-free trip to Flanders

Our accessibility page contains practical information about accessible travel to and within Flanders, transport tips, accessible accommodation and attractions, our accessibility labels, and information for specific care needs. For detailed accessibility information about a specific location, use the Accessibility Finder. Alternatively, get inspired by our AI travel guide, which helps you plan a trip tailored to your wishes and needs. It will prepare you properly so you can enjoy your stay in Flanders without worries.

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Travel stories and tips

Discover how other travellers with a disability experienced Flanders, which places surprised them and which tips they discovered along the way. Let their stories inspire you when planning your own accessible holiday in Flanders.

FAQs about Selfie for All

For more than 25 years, Visit Flanders has been working to make the region a place where everyone feels welcome. Not as an option or a separate bookable experience, but as an integral part of every trip. Selfie for All was developed together with the target group; organisations such as Symfoon, Braille League and Licht & Liefde provided essential advice. From the tile design to digital support and storytelling, every detail is tailored to the needs and experiences of people with disabilities.

No. The tile was developed with and for people with a disability, but it can be used by anyone. Anyone who wants a stand-out selfie is welcome to use it.

On this page, you'll find a map showing all the locations. On site, the NaviLens code helps you find the tile easily. 

Digital support is provided via NaviLens, an app you can download for free. At the location, you’ll get the information you need to use the spot correctly and take a successful selfie

The tile combines physical accessibility with storytelling. At iconic tourist locations in Flanders, it helps everyone – with or without a disability – to take a selfie independently. That makes Selfie for All a world first. 

  1.    Download the app 
       Use NaviLens if you want the information to be read aloud. 
       Use NaviLens GO if you prefer to read the information on your screen.
     
  2.    Go to the right place 
       Use Google Maps to get near the tile.
     
  3.    Open NaviLens or NaviLens GO 
       Point your camera at the surroundings. 
       The code is on the ground and can be read from several metres away.
     
  4.    Let the app find the code 
       You don't have to focus precisely. 
       When the app finds the code, the NaviLens logo appears. The information is read aloud or shown on your screen.
     
  5.    Tap “Locate” 
       This activates guidance to the tile. 
       Follow the arrows, text and sound signals until you reach the tile.
     
  6.    Stand on the tile 
       Once you’re in the right place, you’ll receive information about the location. 
       Then you can take your selfie. 

Be prepared for your journey. You’ll often need your smartphone along the way, so bring a power bank to make sure you always have enough battery. 

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