Sustainable travel guide for northern Europe

Sustainable travel guide for Northern Europe

Looking for a sustainable destination for your next city break? We have two unique options, Copenhagen and Reykjavík! Both cities are leaders in sustainability, especially in green energy. These northern European capitals are also bustling with sustainable hotspots, such as eco hotels and sustainable restaurants which only work with organic and local ingredients. Do your bit while enjoying an unforgettable city break in Denmark or Iceland.

Copenhagen: The ultimate green city break

The Danish capital is one of the most sustainable cities in the world. The city gets its energy from wind turbines and solar panels, and there is a real cycling culture, making this a must-see city for a conscious traveller like you.

Spend the night in a Danish eco hotel

Complete your sustainable city break with a stay in an eco hotel which strives for the lowest possible environmental impact by reducing waste and energy consumption. You could stay at the Hotel Mayfair, which mainly uses biodegradable products, and rent bicycles to explore the city in the most sustainable way possible. Or sleep in the centrally located and modern Hotel Sp34. This hotel is Green Key certified, decorated according to Scandinavian design principles, and in the morning you can enjoy an organic breakfast.

Sustainable and culinary Copenhagen

Copenhagen is a green city and that is reflected in its wide range of sustainable restaurants. From vegan burgers to zero-waste concepts with only organic ingredients. Enjoy 100% vegan comfort food at trendy Souls or go for a unique culinary experience at ØsterGRO. It is housed in an atmospheric glasshouse on the roof of the first urban farm in Copenhagen. Sounds good, right?

Spot the Northern Lights in the sustainable city of Reykjavík

A more sustainable city break under the Northern Lights? Look no further than the Icelandic capital! Reykjavík is one of the first cities in the world to be fully lit and heated with renewable energy.

From urban eco hotels to eco resorts

From modern hotels in the middle of the city to ecological hotels surrounded by nature, Reykjavík has many sustainable accommodation options. You can recognise eco hotels by their official eco labels, such as Green Globe and Green Key. Why not stay at the trendy Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel, with views over the city and Mount Esja? Or imagine yourself in the Icelandic wilderness at the unique and ecological ION Adventure Hotel, about 40 kilometres west of Reykjavík.

Sustainable city tour of Reykjavík

Want to learn all about Reykjavík’s history and discover the best hotspots? Free city tours are offered in the Icelandic capital. Stroll through one of the cleanest cities in the world and discover why Reykjavík is at the forefront of sustainability. Afterwards, take a dip in one of the 18 municipal swimming pools, all heated by Iceland’s unique geothermal energy.