Over the years, travelers have become more and more aware of the way they travel. From their carbon footprint to the way they pack to the destinations they visit, for today’s modern traveler, conscientious consumption and eco-friendly travel are key. For the eco-conscious tourist, Germany is the perfect destination. With unspoiled natural landscapes, an abundance of local cuisine and produce, as well as responsible hosts, the land welcomes those who wish to enjoy holidays that are not good for themselves and also for the environment.
Choose from more than 1000 ecological rooms
From eco-camps to luxury hotels, there are many opportunities to stay in places that are all about being surrounded by nature and living sustainably. To find the perfect stay for you, scroll through the map here and find a certified green room that suits your needs.
Use a CO2 calculator on your trip
Before leaving your country of origin, fill in your details here and find out what your carbon footprint will be like. You can choose to contribute or volunteer in a number of climate-friendly projects to offset your emissions.
Pack carefully
Conserve resources by using reusable drinking water bottles on the road. In Germany, you can easily access clean drinking water for free or find public service stations. You can even get coffee to go in some places. More details here!
Travel to Germany in a sustainable way
Germany can be accessed by rail from more than 150 countries. So you don’t always have to fly. The Deutsche bahn it is the most environmentally friendly means of transport in Germany; in fact, all long-distance trains run on 100% green electricity in Germany.
Explore Germany carefully
Instead of reserving taxis or personal cars, try traveling by foot, bike, or even canoe. You can get up close and personal with Germany’s amazing natural scenery and even save some money by choosing greener transportation. Either choose public transport or rent an electric car. For some tips and tricks, click here.
Visit Grünhaus, a natural paradise that emerged from the former Niederlausitz open-pit mining area. The protected area is now known throughout the country by nature lovers for its unique biodiversity. Don’t forget to make a pit stop in Feldheim, Germany’s first energy self-sufficient town. You’ll also learn about ancient German crafts at Hessenpark, Hesse, an open-air museum that supports Germany’s ancient history and traditions.
Immerse yourself in local German cuisine
Instead of choosing fast food places, visit restaurants that use seasonal organic produce. There are also many vegan and vegetarian restaurants to choose from. Or if you want to cook yourself, stop by one of the many weekly markets where you can get your produce directly from the farmers. Don’t forget to fill up on baked goods too. Especially at Christmas, bakeries have delicious freshly baked stollen.
See more exciting ways to explore Germany here.