Enjoy a sustainable holiday
Some Norwegian destinations try to make an extra effort of taking good care of both the environment, the surroundings, their distinctive culture and you who visit us!
Tourism has many positive aspects, but also presents challenges. Do you want to travel to a unique place that both makes it possible for your environmental footprint to be as minimal as possible, and for you to have the most authentic experience possible? And who also takes responsibility for ensuring that both those who live there and visitors have an extra good time? Then we recommend visiting a destination with a focus on more sustainable development. In this way, you help to support both local communities and cultural heritage.
How to be a more responsible tourist?
Responsible tourism is about minimizing negative impact on the environment, culture and local communities while maximizing the positive effects.
As a tourist, you can contribute by reducing your carbon footprint, for example by choosing the train or bus instead of flying and traveling outside the peak season to avoid over-tourism. Support the local community by staying in small, local accommodation, eating at local restaurants and buying products from local producers. Feel free to share your experiences and tips on sustainable travel to inspire others. By making the small wise choices, we all contribute to a more sustainable travel industry and the preservation of our nature and culture.
See Visit Norway's 9 tips on how you can enjoy a more sustainable holiday.
Get ready for outdoor adventures
The Norwegian right to roam, "Allemannsretten", is quite exotic
Allemannsretten is a unique right that gives everyone in Norway free access to nature, without having to ask for permission. This right is enshrined in the Outdoor Activities Act and gives you the opportunity to go on walks, pick berries and mushrooms, swim and pitch tents, as long as you show consideration. For both us locals who live in East Norway and visitors, this is an invaluable opportunity to experience the country's wonderful nature at no cost, which contributes to the quality of life and increased understanding of the environment.
But, just as the Norwegian saying goes, "with freedom comes responsibility". When we travel in nature, we must pay attention to wildlife, avoid damaging vegetation, and make sure to clean up after ourselves. Bonfires are only permitted where there is no risk of forest fire, and one should always respect the distance from buildings and grazing animals. By showing respect for nature, we ensure that future generations can also enjoy this wonderful right.
Allemannsretten is not just a gift. It is a shared responsibility
