Sustainable travel: These are the coolest destinations for sustainable travel

Sustainable travel: You can get to these destinations without a plane

We love! What we don't love: the carbon footprint that our trips around the world cause. Because it is particularly the short routes within Germany and Europe that are harmful to the environment and the climate. Alternatives to airplanes for long distances are buses and trains, which are not without pollution, but have far less impact on the climate.

If you want to do without any external aids at all, you have to pedal, paddle or walk - but that's possible too. This type of movement does not rely on speed, but rather on Zen, because moving to get to your destination can have something meditative, mindful and almost certainly confirms the old saying: the journey is the destination. The most beautiful places for sustainableYou can see for each price category in our overview - including the CO₂ footprint* that is created on the trip itself, who they are for and how long you are traveling for.

*Into our CO₂- Only the distance/movement during the trip was included in the calculation. Arrival/departure, accommodation and meals as well as activities and equipment obviously also have an influence, but they are individual parameters. Your own CO₂-Footprint can be found undercarbontracer.uni-graz.atormyclimate.orgcalculate.

For comparison: an economy flight from Frankfurt/Main to New York and back causes over 2.2 tons of CO₂per passenger. The CO₂-Footprint per capita in Germany is currently 10.3 tons, according to the Federal Environment Ministry. The climate target would correspond to less than one ton per capita.

Sustainable travel: This is what you need to know

When it comes to sustainable travel, there are a few questions and answers that will make your search for travel and destination easier. The most important Q&As at a glance:

1. Is there a rule of thumb for sustainable vacations?The further away the travel destination is, the higher the environmental impact.
2. How should I arrive?If possible, never by plane. According to the Federal Environment Agency, flying is
   the most climate-damaging way to get around.
3. What is the most environmentally friendly way to fly?Book direct connections and emissions e.g. B. compensate via Atmosfair.
4. Is sustainable travel more expensive?No, it's usually cheaper if you stay in small hotels locally and buy from local dealers.
5. Does luggage make a difference?Yes. The less, the better.
6. Are there “green” cruise ships?Not yet. Some fleets run on LNG, but that too is a fossil fuel.
7. How do I recognize greenwashing when traveling?Be sure to look for eco certifications, in the EU e.g. B. the Ecolabel, Green Globe or TourCert.

Sustainable travel: The most beautiful destinations by train

are back in vogue since the Austrian Federal Railways decided to do thisthe DB and thus establish connections throughout Europe overnight. Board in Munich and arrive in Amsterdam? No problem with the expanded night train network!

The classic: with the Venice-Simplon-Orient-Express from Paris to Istanbul