Cities - innovative and social
The world's first PlusEnergyHouse opened in Freiburg in 1994 - and German cities have been steadily developing ever since.
The path to sustainability is a voyage of discovery that we invite you to join - after all, with its blend of protected nature, innovative flair and cosmopolitanism, Germany as a travel destination has the ideal ingredients for exceptional and sustainable holiday experiences that also help to protect our climate and the environment.
A sustainable holiday conserves natural resources, strengthens intercultural understanding and supports regional businesses. Many destinations and providers in Destination Germany are committed to this goal and are developing an increasing number of resource-saving offers that are good for the environment as well as for hosts and their guests.
The world's first PlusEnergyHouse opened in Freiburg in 1994 - and German cities have been steadily developing ever since.
Germany's cities are world-famous, but the surrounding natural landscapes often remain unfamiliar to foreign visitors.
Farmers in Germany are increasingly working in line with organic standards, and so are protecting the environment and biodiversity.
Accommodation and dining establishments throughout Germany are guided by sustainability principles, ensuring high-quality and eco-friendly experiences for their guests.
By train to your holiday destination, by bike-taxi to the hotel, by bus to the mountain and back again on a rental bike?
Germany has an important global position in science, research and development, and is working intensively with international researchers to find solutions to the climate crisis.
Choose one of the most environmentally friendly means of transport in Germany for your journey.
With the myclimate CO2 calculator, you can determine the CO2 footprint of your journey by air or car and offset it by sponsoring certified carbon offset programmes worldwide. Make your journey climate neutral - for a relaxed and environmentally friendly holiday!
This selection is based specifically on the publication "Anforderungen an Unternehmenszertifizierungen für nachhaltigen Tourismus in Deutschland", 2017, Die VERBRAUCHER INITIATIVE e. V. ("Requirements for company certifications for sustainable tourism in Germany", 2017, The CONSUMER INITIATIVE e.V.)