Climate-friendly cities
Many of Germany's cities combine sustainability with urban quality of life. Holidaymakers can look forward to green oases in the heart of the city, a laid-back atmosphere and sustainable experiences. Environmentally friendly mobility is innovatively promoted and implemented.
All of the cities presented here have been recognised as sustainable travel destinations by TourCert thanks to their extensive measures.
FrankfurtRhineMain – urban, lively, green
Frankfurt am Main is known for its skyscrapers and museums. There are 13 exhibition venues on the romantic, sycamore tree-lined Museumsufer alone, such as the German Film Museum, which gives visitors an insight into the glittering illusory world of cinema and presents possibilities for virtual digital displays. From here, it's just a stone's throw to real sights such as the cathedral and the New Old Town, which holidaymakers can discover on foot or by bicycle cab . The carbon-offset organic hotel Villa Orange in the trendy Nordend district provides a stylish overnight stay. Its 38 rooms, sun terrace and plenty of books invite you to relax after an eventful day.
Through the fan-shaped city on two wheels
Karlsruhe's baroque, fan-shaped city plan and world of museums make the city unique. The latter ranges from the traditional Natural History Museum to the modern ZKM, which combines art with sustainability. The student city is also a relaxed cycling area. The NaturRADtou-Rundkurs leads to a range of natural areas without any ascents. If that's not enough, cycle up to the Turmberg and enjoy the breathtaking views.
Through the Hanseatic city of Lübeck as captain
In the middle of the Hanseatic city of Lübeck, visitors can become captains themselves: at the helm of an E-Boats you glide almost silently past the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town Island with the Holsten Gate, the salt warehouses and impressive cathedral towers. In the evening, the Hotel "Die Reederin" offers a stylish overnight stay. The building looks back on 150 years of shipping history and has been furnished with antique and upcycled furniture in a climate-conscious fashion. The award-winning "Fangfrisch" restaurant serves genuine Hanseatic seafood made from fresh regional produce.
Visiting nature park restaurants in the Upper Black Forest
In the towns of the Upper Black Forest Nature Park, holidaymakers can enjoy protected nature in more ways than one: a feast for the eyes when hiking, walking or cycling – and for the taste buds when visiting its nature park restaurants. These award-winning establishments collect forest herbs and fresh vegetables from local farmers themselves and transform them into tasty regional and sustainable dishes. When you stay in any one of the 27 accommodations participating in the innovative CO2 project, you'll be helping the environment in your sleep.
Through the Harz Mountains with electricity and biogas
Electromobility is a top priority in the Harz town of Wernigerode. This is obvious not only by several charging stations in the city centre, but also in the striking red electric castle trainthat conveniently takes visitors up to the magnificent Wernigerode Castle with a minimal carbon footprint. Comfortable biomethane buses are available for other routes, taking hikers to the district of Schierke below the Brocken peak and deeper into the Harz National Park, for example. By the way: overnight guests can take advantage of these offers with the Harz holiday ticket HATIX at no extra cost.
Winter sports and summer joy in Winterberg
Winterberg, the roof of the Sauerland, attracts visitors all year round with its healthy, stimulating climate. The town is also known for its winter sports and a wide range of hiking opportunities in summer, and has created an eight-kilometre-long "Klimi on Tour" healing climate adventure trail especially for families. Accompanied by the fawn mascot Klimi, guests of all ages can learn about nature at ten stations between Winterberg and the mountain village of Altastenberg.